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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

A new Parking Policy at Orono High School has been implemented for the 2022/2023 school year.

The New Parking System at Orono High School

Linnea Jensen and Annabelle Hawley February 8, 2023

After a year full of people stealing parking spots and receiving fines, administration at Orono High School decided to try out a new parking system to solve these problems. A majority of the students prefer...

SPARKS is an amazing local tutoring and mentoring program for young Orono students. Read below to learn more!

SPARKS In Need of More Members

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor February 8, 2023

Have you ever thought about how you could help your community? For those who live in the Orono School District, a new opportunity has arisen. It goes by the name of the SPARKS, and according to the...

Check out the schedule below to see the events that will be taking place during the 2023 Orono Winterfest!

Guide to Orono Winterfest Week 2023

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor February 3, 2023

Guide to Orono Winterfest Week 2023 Monday the 6th: The first day of Winterfest Week is scheduled normally and the dress-up day’s theme is pajamas. Monday marks the beginning of Happy Heart Hunting,...

School buses tackle the winter roads.

Winter Weather Protocol for the Orono School District

Summer Beatty, Features Editor January 19, 2023

During these past two months the state of Minnesota has been hit hard with severe weather, forcing schools to shut their doors or modify their hours. Many people wonder what extensive planning and decision...

Following the midterm election results this past November, Minnesota’s new and re-elected officials begin their terms.

The Impact of the Midterms in Minnesota

Brooklyn Elsenpeter, Editor in Chief January 18, 2023

Following the midterm election this past November, Minnesota’s new and re-elected officials have officially begun their terms. With many debated topics on the ballot, Minnesotans will be looking to their...

Season 21 of Dancing with the Stars comes to an end.

A New Star Takes Home the Mirrorball Trophy on Season 21 of Dancing with the Stars

Summer Beatty, Features Editor December 12, 2022

Charli D’Amelio had an amazing season on the show. D’Amelio finished at the top of the scoreboard every week with the combination of her high judge scores and votes from the viewers. The top of the...

As protests spread across China in response to their governments zero-Covid policy, protesters hold blank sheets of paper over their faces; symbolizing Chinas extreme censorship.

Protests Erupt in China in Wake of Deadly Fire and “zero-Covid” Policy

Brooklyn Elsenpeter, Editor in Chief December 12, 2022

In what has been the largest demonstration in China since the 1989 Tiananmen protests, protesters have taken to the streets in response to their government's “zero-Covid” policy. The Chinese government's...

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train crossing a bridge.

The Holiday Train Rolls Through Town

Ella Fellman, Sports Editor December 12, 2022

The Canadian Pacific Railway keeps the train tracks of the upper Midwest and Canada fun during the holiday season! The CP Holiday Train is a fun and festive family activity. The Holiday Train is now...

This past year, consumers have continuously seen prices increase; but are these prices due to inflation or price gouging-or both?

Are Consumers Witnessing Inflation or Price Gouging-or Both?

Brooklyn Elsenpeter, Editor in Chief November 18, 2022

This past year, as prices have been rising in grocery stores, gas stations and car dealerships, consumers are forced to accept the climbing prices. Global issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war...

Make sure to buy tickets to this years Orono Fall Musical. If you want to learn more about it, make sure to read below for some interviews with the cast members.

“The Sound of Music” is Filling the Halls of Orono High School

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter November 3, 2022

Take a step back in time this fall to 1930s Austria with “The Sound of Music,” performed by the Orono High School Drama Department. It is a timeless, well-known musical, and the movie ranks 27th for...

Profit margins in the US have spiked to record highs of over 8%.

This Recession is Unlike Any Before

Luke Wendling, Staff Reporter October 31, 2022

In a public statement on July 24, 2022, Janet Yellen released a statement with the White House in which she insisted that the United States is not in a recession, even though the economy has seen two quarters...

Posters that are hung around Orono High School for the We Scare Hunger Food Drive.

Orono Food Drive: WE Scare Hunger

Ella Fellman, Sports Editor October 31, 2022

Halloween is already an exciting time, and at Orono, students are giving out more than just candy. On Monday, Oct. 24, the WE Scare Hunger Food Drive began. WE Scare Hunger is a food drive that Orono...

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