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The Spartan Speaks

Jingle Ball 2017

Jingle Ball

Jenna Lulling, Feature Editor December 4, 2017

Jingle Ball is an annual concert that takes place throughout multiple states in the United States. The concert contains different genres of music such as Pop, Rock, Hip Hop and R&B. KIIS-FM’s first...

Boys Feel Pressure to Have a Perfect Body Too

Simone McGuire, Opinions Editor December 4, 2017

Many people are too focused on women’s bodies and their insecurities to recognize that men feel insecurities and pressures to have the perfect body too. From body dysmorphia to eating disorders, every...

Principal Dave Benson and Administrative Assistant Betty Mueller.

Orono celebrates the work of Mrs. Mueller

Emma VandenEinde, Staff Reporter November 29, 2017

Both students and staff will experience an inexplicable shift upon entering the office on Friday, Dec. 1 as Administrative Assistant to the Principal, Betty Mueller, will no longer serve at Orono High...

Thrift shopping makes a comeback

Tori Everson, News Editor November 28, 2017

Resale shopping has become popular among Orono students in the last few years. Students are shopping at the local Goodwill’s in Minnetonka and Plymouth. Some may be driving towards Minneapolis to reach...

Caribous Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte

Does Pumpkin Spice Light Up Your Taste Buds?

Jenna Lulling, Feature Editor November 28, 2017

Fall is the time of year when people want to snuggle up by the fire and drink a warm, soothing beverage. However, it's not quite time to bring out the hot chocolate. Save that for the cold days, the snowy...

Landon Wittenberg giving blood at the blood drive.

The Gift That Costs Nothing to Give

Katie Udell, Sports Editor November 21, 2017

Heroes were spotted in the mezzanine for the blood drive put on by Memorial Blood Center, on Nov. 8. More than 60 students signed up for the cause to help people in need, resulting in countless amount...

Tanglewood farms honey

Student entrepreneurs start Tanglewood Farms Honey

Katie Udell, Sports Editor November 21, 2017

Following in their grandfather's footsteps, junior Anders Gulbrandson and senior Peter Erpelding founded a local beekeeping company, Tanglewood Farms Honey. With the help of Jack Randolph and Revis Stephenson,...

Places students do homework

Hannah, Rippberger November 14, 2017

Homework seems to consume every high schooler’s nights. Students continuously struggle with the choice of homework versus sleep. A lot of students choose to do homework in their beds. Whether or not...

Concerts in Minneapolis

Jazmine Borreson, Visuals Editor November 14, 2017

This winter in  Minneapolis and St.Paul there are a variety of upcoming concerts that can meet everyone's needs.   Chief Keef will be performing at First Avenue on Saturday Nov. 18. Tickets are as...

Montage publications through the years

Montage Seeks Membership, Submissions

Cari Spencer, Editor in Chief November 13, 2017

After 80 percent of its staff graduated last school year, Montage, Orono’s school literary magazine club, seeks new members and submissions. Since 1998, the club has published a collection of student...

Country Music Association’s 51st showing

Mandy Johnson, Features Editor November 13, 2017

The Country Music Awards were held on Nov. 8 in Nashville, Tennessee. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood hosted the award show for the 10th consecutive year together. The awards began with a dedication...

New Snap Map creates controversy

Mandy Johnson, Features Editor November 13, 2017

The Snap Map was released early this summer as a new feature on the social media app Snapchat. It allows Snapchat users’ current location to be shared along with all of their friends who have the feature...

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