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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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Self-care during Covid-19

Rae Malik, Online Layout Editor
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 has caused many stocks in the stock market to plummet.

Economic impacts of COVID-19

Rae Malik, Online Layout Editor
May 13, 2020
COVID-19 has caused many stocks in the stock market to plummet.

Economic Impact of COVID-19

Rae Malik, Online Layout Editor
April 21, 2020
Twitter is a popular social media app that allows individuals to communicate with one another

Influence of influencers on social media

Rae Malik, Online Layout Editor
March 9, 2020
Elizabeth Warren is one of the runners in the race to be the 2020 Democratic candidate.

Rundown of 2020 Democratic Candidates

Rae Malik, Online Layout Editor
February 21, 2020
Class Competition ends in a tie between the junior and senior class

Class Competition ends in a tie between the junior and senior class

Rae Malik, Online Layout Editor
February 13, 2020
Nordic Skis laid out for the upcoming Ski-a-thon

To ski uphill or downhill

Rae Malik, Online Layout Editor
February 11, 2020
This infographic shows the three types of tears and examples of them.

[Photo] Can Crying Make you Happier?

January 14, 2020
Knives Out was released on Nov. 27, 2019 and is nominated for three Golden Globe Awards.

Knives Out combines comedy and mystery

Rae Malik, Opinions Editor
January 3, 2020
The American Music Awards had several nominations for artists and anticipated fans

American Music Awards

Rae Malik, Opinions Editor
January 2, 2020
Orono's math team encourages players from all ages and backgrounds in math.

Orono Math Team

Rae Malik, Opinions Editor
November 21, 2019

Artists in the Throes of Inktober

Rae Malik, Opinions Editor
October 30, 2019
As part of fall 2019 homecoming festivities, students sway along to performers at the variety show.

The Variety Show

Rae Malik, Opinions Editor
September 13, 2019

Meaning Behind Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Rae Malik, Copy Editor
January 17, 2019
Students and Gap Year

Students and Gap Year

Rae Malik, Copy Editor
December 11, 2018

Managing Stress

Rae Malik, Copy Editor
December 10, 2018

Can Procrastination Lead to Achievement?

Rae Malik, Copy Editor
December 10, 2018

Behind the Scenes of the Fall Play

Rae Malik, Copy Editor
November 8, 2018

Civic Engagement Among Teenagers

Rae Malik, Copy Editor
November 5, 2018
Day in the Life of a Play Director

Day in the Life of a Play Director

Rae Malik, Copy Editor
October 25, 2018
Pitch Perfect 3

Pitch Perfect 3

Rae Malik, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2018
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