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The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Students travel to experience Chile and Argentina during the 2023 year!

Orono Takes on Chile and Argentina

Claire Hyrkas, Opinions Editor and Social Media Manager April 21, 2022

As we near the end of this school year we approach a new one-which brings many new and great opportunities to Orono students. One of next year's annual activity has been very highly anticipated. “This...

The 2022 Academy Awards will be held on March 27 at 7:00pm CDT

The Best Season of the Year: Award Season

Brielle Knapp, Features Editor April 21, 2022

We have reached the time of year when all types of media are having their award ceremonies. Let’s take a look at how they all started. The 1920s-1950s was the birth of many award shows like the Oscars....

The idea of dance has evolved drastically over the years. It can be seen more prominent at school dances.

Dancing Into Orono’s School Formals

Delaney Whitney, Editor in Chief April 20, 2022

School dances at Orono High School have evolved over time, now including a homecoming dance, a winter formal, and a spring formal, more commonly known as Prom. At OHS specifically, a great extent of planning...

The Agatha Christie classic is being performed at Orono High School this spring. Read learn more about it.

Orono’s Spring Play Leaps Into Action

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter April 19, 2022

A murderer is on the loose at Orono High School! Well, in the spring play to be exact. This April, the Orono Drama Club is putting on a production of the play based on Agatha Christie’s novel A Murder...

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

Orono DECA has had a rollercoaster within the past two years from the spring of 2020 cancellation, to online video presentations in 2021, and back to in-person interactions this year. For seniors,...

AP Exams can be stressful. Read here to learn about helpful resources to relieve some of that test anxiety and stress.

5 Free Resources for AP Test-Studying

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter April 4, 2022

With AP tests starting next month, it is always great to have extra resources to help you review. There is so much information within each class, and any sort of aid is invaluable. Listed below are five...

Chris Rock getting slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars.

A Surprise Stunt at the Oscars

Brielle Knapp, Features Editor April 4, 2022

On Sunday, March 27, the Oscars premiered on television for the world, starting with the iconic red carpet event for celebrities to debut themselves to the crowd. What seemed to be a normal award show...

Students in Troncones learning their hearts out.

Care for Troncones

Sydney Heckmann, Visuals Editor March 29, 2022

Keith Jurek, an Orono teacher who supports any community in need of help, has rounded up students to help the community of Troncones, Mexico rebuild their lives after destruction to their hometown...

The Orono Unified Club looks to spread inclusion through sports and events at the Orono High School.

The Backbone of the Orono Unified Club

March 17, 2022

Here's an in-depth look into the Orono Unified Club and their advisor, Michelle Swenson. Being both a teacher at Orono High School and a club advisor, "Swen", as the students call her, emphasizes the need...

Orono DECA Dogs are ready to compete in the finals round.

DECA Students Find Success at State

March 17, 2022

This is a glimpse of the DECA state competition. With Orono students, and more schools to compete with. Most of the DECA state competitors are around the Twin-Cities area. For the students that are moving...

This broadcast focuses on the importance of positive reinforcement before tests or exams and what positive reinforcement may look like.

Be blissful, boost your grades with positive reinforcement

March 17, 2022

This broadcast focuses on the importance of positive reinforcement before tests or exams and what positive reinforcement may look like.

Where OHS Students are Headed this Spring Break 2022

Where OHS Students are Headed this Spring Break 2022

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter March 14, 2022

Check out these two visual infographics of where OHS students are headed on their 2022 Spring Break, both within the U.S. and internationally.

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