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The back of a You Matter sweatshirt.
Guide to You Matter Week 2024
This is Brian Thompson the victim of this crime.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Slain in NYC
A new smart board displays the day's agenda.
New Technology Benefits Orono Students and Teachers
A poster for Anastasia the Musical
A Royal Mystery Takes Place on Stage: OHS Theater Presents ‘Anastasia’ the Musical
This map shows which Minnesota counties voted for Donald Trump (red) in the presidential election and for Kamala Harris (blue). The darker the color, the greater the percentage of people in those counties voted for the candidate.
Election ’24: Key Races, Shifts in Power, and Historic Outcomes
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
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover
Parker Burckhardt catches the ball.
State Semifinals Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Totino Grace
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
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt discuss a game.
Tom Brady’s New Role as Broadcaster Splits Opinions
Parker Burckhardt catches the ball.
State Semifinals Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Totino Grace
#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
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono 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
Skiing, particularly of the alpine discipline, is an activity enjoyed by many
Hitting the Slopes: Nordic & Alpine Ski at OHS
(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
The Dell Chromebook 3100
How Should OHS Invest More Towards Student Laptops?
Students parked in the high school parking lot
Juniors Take Over the Senior Lot
Robotics team members (pictured right to left) John Eberhardt, Adam Haislet, Hudson Reed, and Alex Peterson pose in front of their newly completed bridge after a practice competition.
Robotics Team Rises to Action
A Tech Buddies poster hangs on a locker.
Tech Buddies Empowers Orono Community
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?
A winter cabin.
December 2024 Crossword
Interview With Survivor Week Winner Eli Fish
Interview With Survivor Week Winner Eli Fish
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover
Should We Colonize Mars?
Should We Colonize Mars?
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The Spartan Speaks
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The Spartan Speaks
All content by Sydney Heckmann
Senior boys line up for a picture with their pennants and college gear.

[Photo] Exploring Decision Day

Claire Hyrkas, Opinions Editor and Social Media Manager
May 24, 2022
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Put These On and Pose: Decision Day 2022

Sydney Heckmann, Visuals Editor
May 19, 2022
Orono DECA Dogs ready to rock the Judges

Orono DECA Blew the Roof off at District and State Competition

Sydney Heckmann, Visuals Editor
April 7, 2022
Students in Troncones learning their hearts out.

Care for Troncones

Sydney Heckmann, Visuals Editor
March 29, 2022
All the Seniors signing off of the season.

The Beginning of the End for Girls and Boys Basketball

Sydney Heckmann, Visuals Editor
March 17, 2022
Orono DECA Dogs are ready to compete in the finals round.

[Photo] DECA Students Find Success at State

March 17, 2022
Jessie Diggins getting ready to race at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Jessie Diggins: Making History in Women’s Individual Cross-Country Skiing

Sydney Heckmann, Visuals Editor
March 9, 2022
Brady McPherson wrestling to the end of the match. Taking it from the top, he finishes it at the top.

[Photo] Orono Wrestling Continues Fighting Through a Difficult Season

Jackson Ural, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2022
Hope= Happiness+ Optimism Have Trust in the future.

Hope: Can Hope Save Everyone?

Sydney Heckmann, Visuals Editor
January 13, 2022
Social media does not overpower mental health.

[Photo] Social Media Posts Cause Mental Health Struggles

Jacob Farrell, Sports Editor
January 12, 2022
Oregon’s nature produced big and bright leaves in its fall season.

Natural Beauty Evident in Oregon and Minnesota

Sydney Heckmann, Visuals Editor
January 6, 2022
The newest updates on the Vaccines and the Covid myths people have been making.

URGENT: Covid-19 Update, Myths on the the so called Coronavirus

Sydney Heckmann, Visual Editor
November 19, 2021
The Seniors taking home the first ever true team state first place Plaque.

Taking the W’ in True Team State for Girls Swim and Dive

Sydney Heckmann, Visuals Editor
October 29, 2021
Fall Season is Beginning

Fall destinations Over MEA break

Sydney Heckmann, Visual Editor
October 19, 2021
Senior Coronation Court at Noerenburg Memorial Park

[Video] Homecoming Coronation

Sydney Heckmann, Visual Editor
October 18, 2021
Players coming out of a huddle to be prepared for the rest of the game

[Photo] Homecoming Football Game Results

Jacob Farrell, Sports Editor
October 17, 2021
The Senior and Junior class compete in the dodgeball competition at Pesonen stadium on Wednesday during Homecoming week.

[Photo] OHS Homecoming Weekend

October 25, 2021
The Dress effect poster for schools to know the donation are happening.

The Dress Effect going into Effect at the Orono Schools

Sydney Heckmann, Visuals Editor
October 4, 2021
MaiaLearning through the eyes of students

MaiaLearning in four years

Sydney Heckmann, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2021
Orono girls basketball fundraiser post on Instagram

Girls Basketball 3×3 Fundraiser

Sydney Heckmann, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2021
The Unified track team competed in a track meet on Sunday May 23rd at Breck high school.

Unified Takes on Track

Sydney Heckmann, Staff Reporter
June 8, 2021
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