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A poster for Anastasia the Musical
A Royal Mystery Takes Place on Stage: OHS Theater Presents ‘Anastasia’ the Musical
Students on the Spanish trip in 2023 pose in Santiago, Chile.
Spanish Trip Offers Lessons Beyond the Classroom
A Youth In Action display case with a "We Scare Hunger Food Drive" Box.
Annual We Scare Hunger Food Drive to Battle Local Food Insecurity
Mike Rockenfeller driving his Ford Mustang GT3.
Red Bull Thrills Minneapolis with High-Speed Show
Live Updates: Election Night 2024
Live Updates: Election Night 2024
Election '24
Who’s Running in 2024? A Preview of the Presidential Candidates
Vice President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris, left, and Former President Donald Trump and Republican Nominee, right
Election ’24: Summer and September Update
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally.
Donald Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt discuss a game.
Tom Brady’s New Role as Broadcaster Splits Opinions
Sam Darnold on the field after getting sacked, resulting in a safety on Sunday, October 27th.
Vikings Fall to 5-2 in Week 8 Loss
Zoe Lopez performs a goal kick
Photo Gallery: Orono Girls Soccer vs Holy Angels.
Vikings running back Aaron Jones running into the end zone for a touchdown.
Vikings Lose in Week 7 Heartbreaker Against Lions
#27 Frankie Stevenson runs the ball.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs. Providence
Orono football lines up against Providence Academy.
Orono Routs Providence 24-13 in Friday Night Showdown
Orono student section waves Spartan flag.
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Football Game
Captain Blake Van Patten lines up against Delano.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs. Delano
Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024
Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024
Skiing, particularly of the alpine discipline, is an activity enjoyed by many
Hitting the Slopes: Nordic & Alpine Ski at OHS
Mya Moore shooting a free throw
With her 1,000th Point, Orono Basketball Star Reaches an Impressive Mya-stone
Orono Girls' Hockey Coaching Staff
Orono Welcomes New Girls Varsity Hockey Head Coach
(From left to right) Sindri Bonner, Taylor Walsh, Alivia Uselding, and Ryanne Andreen pose after winning their 4x800 race.
Making a Stride Into the 2024 OHS Track and Field Season
Mens and Womens Lacrosse Look Ahead to an Exciting Season
Mens and Womens Lacrosse Look Ahead to an Exciting Season
With winter sports coming to a successful end of their seasons, OHS can look forward to spring sports kicking off!
Spring Sports Spring into Action
The Boys' Tennis Team shakes hands with Wayzata after their section final win.
Orono Boys Tennis Wins Sections
A Tech Buddies poster hangs on a locker.
Tech Buddies Empowers Orono Community
OHS students party at the 2024 Homecoming dance.
OHS Creates Lasting Memories at the 2024 Homecoming Dance
Vice President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris, left, and Former President Donald Trump and Republican Nominee, right
Election ’24: Summer and September Update
OHS Senior Tamer Abukhadra
OHS Senior Tamer Abukhadra Gives Parting Advice For Underclassmen
The neofetch from shortly after I got the server.
Review: The Dell R630 Proves its Value
High school student uses generative AI in school.
The Role of Generative AI in Schools: A Double-Edged Sword
Sophomore Davis Kelly using a Dell Chromebook 3100 2 in 1.
OHS Must Invest More Towards Student Laptops
Letter to the Editor: We Should Talk About Epilepsy
Letter to the Editor: We Should Talk About Epilepsy
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt discuss a game.
Tom Brady’s New Role as Broadcaster Splits Opinions
The neofetch from shortly after I got the server.
Review: The Dell R630 Proves its Value
Tacos By the Bay: Lago Tacos Packs a Punch
Tacos By the Bay: Lago Tacos Packs a Punch
On Cloud shoes come in many sizes and styles, such as the CloudStratus 2 shown in this photo.
Do On Shoes Really Propel You Into the Clouds?
Fall landscape.
October 2024 Word Search
#27 Frankie Stevenson runs the ball.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs. Providence
Orono student section waves Spartan flag.
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Football Game
Senior senators lead the school in chants.
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Pep Fest
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The Spartan Speaks
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[Photo] Coronavirus Disrupts 2020-2021 School Year In The Orono District

Cate Challgren, Features Editor
October 5, 2020

Broadcast on students in the workplace

Katie Udell, Editor in Chief
May 31, 2019
List of the top 10 worst charities in America

How much is really going to charity?

Katie Udell, Editor in Chief
May 16, 2019
Folders given out to Women in Leadership club on Feb. 3, while learning about Opportunity International.

Toxic Charity

Katie Udell, Editor in Chief
May 6, 2019
Extreme Winter Weather

Extreme Winter Weather

Katie Udell, Editor in Chief
April 2, 2019

How long did your resolution last?

Katie Udell, Editor in Chief
February 26, 2019

The truth about apple products

Katie Udell, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2018
The DEAL with Gymshark

The DEAL with Gymshark

Katie Udell, Editor in Chief
November 26, 2018
New principal at Orono high school, Dr.Steiner, meets with students at the OHS Activities Fair.

New Principal Calls for Changes at OHS

Katie Udell, Editor In Chief
November 7, 2018
Orono 2018 Football Team Lineup

Orono 2018 Football Team Lineup

Ellie Fasbender and Katie Udell
October 29, 2018

Orono Deca 2018

Vivian Rohrer and Katie Udell
May 16, 2018
OHS received a C- ranking on Niche, for school diversity

The battle for diversity in schools intensifies

Katie Udell, Copy Chief
March 25, 2018

Orono DECA finds success at district conference

Katie Udell, Social Media Manager
March 4, 2018

Update on the Spartan Hour Schedule

Katie Udell, Sports Editor
January 22, 2018
Orono Minnesota, Orono, Maine

Orono vs Orono

Katie Udell, Sports Editor
January 4, 2018
OHS received a C- ranking on Niche, for school diversity

Academically Devoted for Excellence

Katie Udell, Sports Editor
November 21, 2017
Landon Wittenberg giving blood at the blood drive.

The Gift That Costs Nothing to Give

Katie Udell, Sports Editor
November 21, 2017
Tanglewood farms honey

Student entrepreneurs start Tanglewood Farms Honey

Katie Udell, Sports Editor
November 21, 2017

Homecoming highlights

Jazmine Borreson, Katie Udell, Chris Nordlie, Macey Chelstrom, Ellie Fasbender, Graham Mehaffey, and Patrick Sullivan
October 18, 2017
The football team marches to the field on Oct. 13.

Shining Blue Under the Friday Night Lights

Katie Udell, Sports Editor
October 18, 2017
The updated Spartan Hour calendar for 2017-18.

Sudden Schedule Shift Surprises Students

Katie Udell
September 20, 2017
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