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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
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally.
Donald Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt
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
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
Minnesota Vikings defense stops New York Jets wide receiver Garret Wilson
Vikings Hold Off Jets in Week 5 Win
#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
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
Two of Orono's many trash/recycling bins stand as more than just places to put garbage.
Cleaning Up Our Act
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?
Read further to find a review of the famous Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey.
Classics Reviewed: Northanger Abbey
The Super Mario Bros. Movie released April 5th of this year!
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Jumps Into Theaters
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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This shows some of the basic emotions that can be experienced. It gives a glimpse into how many emotions there are and how what they might look like.

The 6 Basic Types of Emotions and Their Effects on Behavior

Tillie Hogenson, Health and Wellness Editor
May 6, 2021
Documentaries are becoming an increasing form of communication between celebrities and fans. Olivia Wilde, an American actress shared her thoughts on documentaries.

Female Celebrity Documentaries You Must See

Tillie Hogenson, Health and Wellness Editor
March 31, 2021
Getting enough sleep is important for health and wellness. These five tips can help you solve small sleep difficulties.

The Complex Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health

Tillie Hogenson, Health and Wellness Editor
March 9, 2021

OHS Celebrates Black History Month with Student Voice Presentation

Tillie Hogenson, Health and Wellness Editor
March 8, 2021
At Orono High School on November 5, Girls Varsity Volleyball plays a game against Mound Westonka High School. Freshman Izzy Torve (10) and Junior Sophie Jaques (17) block the opponent, which teammate Lily Maas (7) is covering.

Orono Spartan Volleyball Smashes Mound Westonka to Score a Win

Tillie Hogenson, Health and Wellness Editor
January 15, 2021
Freshman at Orono High School, Maddie Johnson just got a new Cavapoo puppy. His name is Theo!

Pets Play Important Role in Improving Mental Health

Tillie Hogenson, Health and Wellness Editor
December 20, 2020
Netflix has recently released a science and nature documentary called ‘My Octopus Teacher.’ This documentary focuses on the relationship between a man and an octopus.

‘My Octopus Teacher,’ a Friendship Between Man and Cephalopod

Tillie Hogenson, Health and Wellness Editor
November 25, 2020
Use one or several of these tips to help manage the stress in your life!

School Mental Health Is Not Just for Students: Teacher Health and Wellness Is Important

Tillie Hogenson, Health and Wellness Editor
November 11, 2020
Zoom fatigue is a real, and affecting people. If you know what to look for, and how to prevent it, you will be okay.

Zoom Fatigue

Tillie Hogenson, Health and Wellness Editor
October 8, 2020

[Video] Bullet Journals Help Student Mindfulness

Tillie Hogenson, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2020
This visual is showing steps that we can do as a society to decrease racial stigma around the coronavirus.

COVID – 19 and Racial Stigma

Tillie Hogenson, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2020
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Overparenting and Anxiety on Kids

Tillie Hogenson, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2020

[Video] Orono Girls Hockey Section Finals vs. Breck

Tillie Hogenson, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2020
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