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Digital Drawing. “Porcelain shell”
Students Showcase Their Talent in Arts Exhibition
A poster for Winterfest
Guide to Winterfest Week 2025
The YR4 Asteroid floats through space.
Will an Asteroid Eliminate All Life on Earth?
A cold weather advisory has been issued for the Orono area.
Cold Weather Advisory in Effect for Orono Area
President Sheinbaum, President Trump, and Prime Minister Trudeau
Trump Pauses Tariffs on Neighboring Countries
#2 Orono beat #7 Fergus Falls on Wednesday to advance to the girls hockey state semifinals on Friday.
Girls Hockey Defeats Fergus Falls, Advance to State Semifinals
Daniel Bremer (GRD: 10 Weight Class: 152LBS) prepares to roll his opponent into submission.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Mound Westonka
The Vince Lombardi trophy and the helmets Chiefs' and Eagles' helmets
Super Bowl Showdown: Eagles, Chiefs Face Off This Sunday
A person Nordic Skiing
Nordic Skiing: The Thrill of Outdoor Adventures in Minnesota’s Winter
Bennett Williams (WC: 114LBS) lunges for his opponent.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Watertown Mayer
Parker Burckhardt catches the ball.
State Semifinals Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Totino Grace
The Orono Spartans line up against Mound.
Photo Gallery: Orono vs Mound Football Game
#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
#2 Orono beat #7 Fergus Falls on Wednesday to advance to the girls hockey state semifinals on Friday.
Girls Hockey Defeats Fergus Falls, Advance to State Semifinals
Daniel Bremer (GRD: 10 Weight Class: 152LBS) prepares to roll his opponent into submission.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Mound Westonka
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Andover
Head Coach Hall gives instructions to his team before their first game for the season.
Orono Boys Hockey Team Gears Up for Exciting Season Ahead
Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024
Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024
(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
OHS prepares for an exciting spring sports season.
OHS Gearing Up For The Spring Sports Season
#8 Rams linebacker Jared Verse tries to grab the football following a fumble from #14 Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.
Vikings Eliminated in Devastating Playoff Loss Against Rams
Detroit defensive lineman Al-Quadin Muhammad (69) sacks Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14).
Vikings Suffer Week 18 Loss, Look Forward Towards Playoffs
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
Vikings running back Aaron Jones running into the end zone for a touchdown.
Vikings Lose in Week 7 Heartbreaker Against Lions
Minnesota Vikings defense stops New York Jets wide receiver Garret Wilson
Vikings Hold Off Jets in Week 5 Win
The Calvin Church where SPARKS occurs.
Inspire, Educate, Lead: Make a Lasting Impact With SPARKS Mentorship Program
OHS students can choose between Spanish, German, and Chinese for world languages.
Which Language Class?
Junior Reece Herrera working on homework
Homework: is it Necessary?
The Spartan Closet
What is the Spartan Closet?
Finals Week is this week.
Guide to Finals Week: Schedule, Study Tips, and More
The OHS Media Center is a great place to study--but how many students can access it?
Unlocking the Media Center: A Space for all Students
The Orono senior parking lot
Parking Perils at Orono: Let’s Number Those Spots!
Letter to the Editor: Orono Should Not Purchase New Computers
Letter to the Editor: Orono Should Not Purchase New Computers
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
Timothée Chalamet plays Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown."
Run To Movies Now and Watch Bob Dylan Biopic: “A Complete Unknown”
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?
Acrylic Painting. “Scuba Diving Cats”
Photo Gallery: Orono Entries in Metro West Arts Exhibition
Photo Gallery: Winterfest Variety Show
Photo Gallery: Winterfest Variety Show
Dane Kanwisher runs out as a starting player.
Photo Gallery: Winterfest Powderbuff
A Winterfest poster
Winterfest 2025 Crossword
Winterfest Variety Show
Video: What is the Winterfest Variety Show?
Acrylic Painting. “Scuba Diving Cats”
Photo Gallery: Orono Entries in Metro West Arts Exhibition
Photo Gallery: Winterfest Variety Show
Photo Gallery: Winterfest Variety Show
Dane Kanwisher runs out as a starting player.
Photo Gallery: Winterfest Powderbuff
Winterfest Variety Show
Video: What is the Winterfest Variety Show?
Daniel Bremer (GRD: 10 Weight Class: 152LBS) prepares to roll his opponent into submission.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Mound Westonka
A Winterfest poster
Winterfest 2025 Crossword
Test your skills in this Valentine's Day-themed word search!
Valentine’s Day 2025 Word Search
New Years fireworks
January 2025 Crossword
A winter cabin.
December 2024 Crossword
Pencils on top of a book next to an apple.
September 2024 Crossword
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Letter to the Editor: Orono Should Not Purchase New Computers

Letter to the Editor: Orono Should Not Purchase New Computers

Nick Elsenpeter, Student
January 20, 2025
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