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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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All content by Nina Johnson

Taking care of mental health in the midst of a pandemic

Nina Johnson, Editor in Chief
May 27, 2020
In the midst of a pandemic, an arrest turned fatal has caused outrage across the nation.

Fatal arrest of George Floyd and a demand for justice

Nina Johnson, Editor in Chief
May 26, 2020
Student Voice is one of the many great clubs offered to Orono students.

Words still hurt: how various clubs are working to change the school’s culture

Nina Johnson, Editor in Chief
March 30, 2020
Valentine's Day has countless upsides and downsides; consumerism vs. boosting the economy is one example of this.

Valentine’s Day: love it or hate it? An opinionated look at the pros and cons of the controversial day

Nina Johnson and Kenzie Taylor
February 27, 2020
‘Little Women’ was released to theaters on Dec. 25, so far grossing $60 million at the box office with a 95 percent fresh rating at Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Little Women’: a fresh literary adaption

Nina Johnson, Editor in Chief
January 16, 2020
In America's 243-year history, only three previous presidents have faced impeachment proceedings. President Donald Trump makes the fourth.

Trump has been impeached, but what’s next?

Nina Johnson, Editor in Chief
December 19, 2019
President Donald J. Trump in a meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zalensky in Sep. in New York City.

Quid Pro No: the Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Nina Johnson, Editor in Chief
November 11, 2019
Mr. Herring's University of Minnesota Honors Political Science class welcomes Dean Phillips to their class.

Dean Phillips in the classroom

Nina Johnson, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2019
Orono's debate team switches their topic at the end of October.

From Mars to Saudi Arabia: the debate team’s wide range for the 2019 season

Nina Johnson, Editor in Chief
November 5, 2019
JV soccer plays one of their last home games at Pesonen Stadium.

Midseason Recap: the sports of fall 2019

Nina Johnson, Editor in Chief
September 24, 2019
The Multi-Age Classroom at Schumann Elementary

The Multi-Age Classroom at Schumann Elementary

Nina Johnson, Features Editor
May 31, 2019

College Freshman Forum

Nina Johnson, Features Editor
May 24, 2019
Robert Mueller, former Director of the FBI, in a meeting with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office.

Mueller Report: What comes next?

Nina Johnson, Features Editor
May 9, 2019

‘Us’ boasts staggering sophomore effort from Jordan Peele

Nina Johnson, Features Editor
April 29, 2019

Trump’s trade war with China and what you need to know

Nina Johnson, Features Editor
April 2, 2019

New legislation for mining in the BWCA

Nina Johnson, Features Editor
February 25, 2019

Winterfest Coronation 2019

Nina Johnson and Claire Suchy
February 11, 2019
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