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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

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Mackenzie Iversen, Business Manager January 10, 2014

Ukraine The beginning of a protest on Monday Dec. 2 showed peacefulness with hundreds of thousands participating. The protest was to call for the ousting of the prime minister and his Cabinet. This came...

Sadies dance is just a dance

Margeaux Dittrich, Editor-in-Chief- Content December 18, 2013

Amongst the wintertime activities, preparations for holiday festivities and last-minute studying before tests are taken prior to winter break, the Sadies Hawkins dance has elevated the levels of stress...

School shooting in Littleton, Colorado

School shooting in Littleton, Colorado

Dr. Karen Orcutt, Superintendent of Orono Schools December 13, 2013

Dear Parents, Today, almost one year to the date of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, we learned of another school shooting at a high school in Littleton, Colorado. It is hard for us to imagine how...

Holidazzle parade in its last run

Holidazzle parade in its last run

Julia Spacek, Layout Staff November 26, 2013

The annual Holidazzle Parade, held in downtown Minneapolis, will only be on Friday and Saturday nights this year. This is the last year for the parade, as of right now. The Holidazzle parade takes place...

Students find stress in part-time jobs

Nicole Quast, Sports Editor November 26, 2013

High school is a time for students to start preparing for college academically, mentally, and financially. Having a part-time job in high school can have both positive and negative effects on students....

Answer sheets and test books for the MCA-II tests given to students in Minnesota.

MCAs used as primary evaluation measurements for schools

Zach Wagner, Graphic Designer November 26, 2013

The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) are the tests used by the state of Minnesota to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. They are used to determine how school districts compare...

College searches flood the lives of OHS seniors

Claire Mayhew, Visuals Editor November 26, 2013

Seniors have been working for months trying to find the college that they will be calling home for the next four years. Seniors such as Hannah Bergh and Chandler Sampson have already made dedications...

The presidential life of John F. Kennedy and his downfall

Madi Arends, Editor-in-Chief Print November 25, 2013

The presidential life of John F. Kennedy began with his inaugural address where he said some of his most famous words, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” In...

Time Magazine features John F. Kennedy

America’s best kept secret: death of John F Kennedy

Pete Makarov, Editor in Chief- Online November 25, 2013

Politician, womanizer, husband, and father, John F. Kennedy will forever be remembered in our history books. Today will mark the 50 anniversary of his assassination and his legacy will live on. Today,...

Logos from educational apps used among teachers.

Educational apps and websites are the craze

Shelby Earley, Advertising Staff November 19, 2013

Technology has spread from being popular in the home and workplace to the classroom. Educators and students are finding new applications and websites to feed their hunger to learn. Quizlet, Kahn Academy...

Peeling back the historical paint at Orono

Peeling back the historical paint at Orono

Tori Palm, News Editor November 19, 2013

What happens in the dark of night at the rock, stays at the rock. The rock is painted after-hours and is so popular, that the design may not last even twenty-four hours. It’s the center of a turf war...

Tech-y teachers use electronics in the classroom

Leah Walk, News Editor November 19, 2013

The new rules on technology use have affected the classroom setting in many ways, however some teachers have decided to embrace the use of technology and implement it in a positive way. Schools are...

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