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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

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.

Click here to read all about the DECA dogs experience.

DECA – The Future of Business

Claire Hyrkas, Opinions Editor and Social Media Manager March 10, 2022

Education around is always changing and new ideas are being sprouted because of the constant evolution of humans. Every new generation brings new ideas to be discovered. Distributive Education Clubs of...

Jessie Diggins getting ready to race at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Jessie Diggins: Making History in Women’s Individual Cross-Country Skiing

Sydney Heckmann, Visuals Editor March 9, 2022

In the 2022 Beijing Olympics, Jessie Diggins raced one of the best races in her life. With food poisoning the night and morning before the race, she still skied through to the end. Diggins placed second...

Debate Team is Looking for New Members

Debate Team is Looking for New Members

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter March 7, 2022

With winter coming to a close, and the school year not too far behind, opportunities to join extracurriculars are popping up. Sports such as golf and lacrosse are starting their seasons very soon, but...

The Wellbeing Club looks to help students with their mental health.

Wellbeing Club & Zen Room Benefitting Students at OHS

Delaney Whitney, Editor in Chief March 2, 2022

After a stir in everyone’s lives due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, students at Orono High School have faced ongoing struggles with their mental health. This has brought new opportunities for clubs,...

Fast fashion is widely known to the general public, but the severity of it is often overlooked.

Fast Fashion And Its Enviornmental Impact

Harper Randolph, Staff Reporter February 24, 2022

According to a report published by The Business Research Company, the global fast-fashion industry is predicted to see growth from $25.09 billion reported in 2020, to $30.58 billion in 2021. When 85 percent...

OHS seniors show their school spirit on USA day.

Fun Days with Frozen February Week

Kailey Niccum, Staff Reporter February 8, 2022

The Orono Student Senate put together a fun filled week, with dress-up days and activities, they have called, Frozen February Fun Week. The hope is to bring some more excitement to the students and staff...

The dragon dance signals the start to the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year.

The Unknown Origins of New Years Eve

Delaney Whitney, Chief Copy Editor January 14, 2022

New Year’s celebrations have been prominent for hundreds of thousands of years. Across the globe, different countries celebrate the special day with culturally significant celebrations. Having been celebrated...

Hope= Happiness+ Optimism 
Have Trust in the future.

Hope: Can Hope Save Everyone?

Sydney Heckmann, Visuals Editor January 13, 2022

From 2019 through 2021, there have been many issues confronting us; from riots in the U.S. to social media issues, and most significantly: the pandemic. As the new year has come, hope and happiness is...

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