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The Severs Fall Festival celebrates their 20th Anniversary.

Fall Brings Orchards to Life

Annika Johnson, Staff Reporter November 2, 2016

Everyone loves when the fall leaves start to change from their bright greens to rustic oranges and vibrant red. The sun is still around but the wind gives you a chill around your body as you try to stay...

Drinks from Starbucks and Caribou Coffee.

Pumpkin Spice is the Taste of Fall

Grace Reiners, Visuals Editor October 31, 2016

As fall arrives, what is possibly better than having a warm fall drink to get you through your chilly mornings? These seasonal drinks now available in coffee shops are extremely popular at this time of...

Best Activities for MEA Break

Best Activities for MEA Break

Ashley Johnson, News Editor October 16, 2014

Fall is here. The leaves are changing, the temperature is getting colder and the summer activities are coming to a close. As Minnesotans are preparing for MEA break this weekend, they’re looking for...

THe MHSHL Soccer logo.

Spartans Headed to State

Makena Yunker, Editor in Chief - Online October 15, 2014

After shut outs over Watertown-Mayor (6-0) and Breck (4-0),  the Orono girls soccer team faced the Benilde-St. Margaret's Knights for the final game in the Section 6A bracket. After an intense game,...

Tessa Ostvig brings the Pink as Elle Woods

November 21, 2012

The Orono High School production of Legally Blonde the Musical has closed recently. The cast and crew spent weeks building sets, memorizing lines, and getting ready for opening night. With such a popular...

The oxblood accent

The oxblood accent

October 27, 2012

It’s that time of the week again, and uncovering the latest trend this week didn’t include identifying an article of clothing, but a color. Fall has shown its distinct yellow, orange, and reds...

Put your best foot forward

October 23, 2012

As the seasons continue to fly by, yet another annual trend has begun to surface in the hallways of OHS.  Fall boots are perhaps one the most short lived styles of the year, but they make for an exciting...

Sweet fall sweaters

Sweet fall sweaters

October 10, 2012

As we enter a new season, everyone is hoping to jump into their cozy sweats, but there’s a new comfort trend finding it’s way through to Orono. Statement sweaters have proven their status as the new...

Apple picking returns with autumn

Apple picking returns with autumn

October 28, 2011

Most mark the arrival of fall by the swift change of color that explodes across the trees and the mixed array of scarlet, ochre, and persimmon that crunches beneath our boots. However, it isn’t just...

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