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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

How to Jump Start a Car 101

Hannah Rippberger, Staff Reporter January 12, 2017

As we know, winter gets cold. Seriously, negative numbers and wind chill. The days are already rushed with less daylight hours but what happens when the scary moment comes and your vehicle doesn’t start?...

Concert Venues Around the Twin Cities

Hannah Rippberger, Staff Reporter December 29, 2016

The time after the holiday season seems to take forever. It may seem like the wait for summer will take an eternity, rest assured, summer is five months away. However, this time can be used to get some...

Senior Cody Quast enjoys his three pork chops.

Students Crave the Pork Chop Day

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor December 7, 2016

At OHS, students are served lunch according to national and state public school standards. As most students would agree, some lunches are better than others, but one lunch day stands out over all-Pork...

The first Conspiracy Theory meeting, held in Haislets room.

New Conspiracy Theory Club

Maddie Marquis, Features Editor November 30, 2016

Open your eyes to the new conspiracy theory club at OHS. On Nov. 9, the club held its first meeting during Spartan Hour in science teacher, in Tim Haislet’s room #306. The purpose of the club was to...

Short Clips by Jacob Ragan

Jacob Ragan, Videographer November 29, 2016

Here are some amazing short clips done by our videographer, Jacob Ragan.

Why are People Afraid to Stand up for Others

Why are People Afraid to Stand up for Others

Kayla Kaveney, Visuals Editor November 18, 2016

No one wants to be picked on. No one wants to feel excluded and feel like an outsider. Bullying isn’t the only problem in schools. Many bystanders watch without taking charge or standing up for the victim. The...

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...

The vanilla white chocolate chair and apple cider cupcake for a fun fall treat.

A Twist on the Fall Classics: Recipes to Try at Home

Mackenzie Flynn, Opinions Editor October 31, 2016

Once again fall is upon us which means pull out the hats and scarfs, or for me, pull out the pumpkin spice. Many of you may have noticed that everything turns to pumpkin spice once the first wave of crisp...

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...


The rock outside of Orono High School in dedication to Drake Shaver.

Gagne Begins Movement to Stop the Stigma

Maddie Marquis, Features Editor October 31, 2016

Mental illness has existed as long as humans have, yet it has not been until recently that mental illnesses have been addressed. For the first time ever, Orono High School is taking a step in the right...

Michelle Swenson, Hank Seward and Kira Reymann after the awards ceremony with a large contingent of Orono supporters.

Swenson Earns Volunteer of the Year Award

Kayla Kaveney, Visuals Editor October 31, 2016

Michelle Swenson is a hard working high school math teacher with a heart full of 300 students. Swenson first became involved with Special Olympics in the fall of 2013 when Orono created its first flag...

Seniors Quinn Courteau and Grace Bloomquist pose mid-move.

“Just Swing” Into the School Year

Lisa Suerken, News Editor October 31, 2016

Orono High School has many clubs and activities. However, swing dancing never made the cut. Until now. The new club goes by the name of “Just Swing”, a name that captures the joyful and easy-going...

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