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The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

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Advertising changes to keep up with evolving technology

December 14, 2012

Advertising has evolved with integrated social media. From print, to radio, to television and the internet, each advancement allows companies to reach customers in the newest way. Today, social...

Adding superfoods to diet leads to better health, energy

December 14, 2012

Superfoods are a special category of foods found in nature. By definition, they are calorie sparse and nutrient dense. They are superior sources of antioxidants and essential nutrients - nutrients we need...

The decline of cursive writing in school

December 14, 2012

“I hate cursive. We learned it in third grade, and we never ever use it,” said senior Samantha Hartmann. The debate over removing cursive handwriting from school curriculum has been going on for quite...

Orono goes into lockdown

December 3, 2012

According to the release statement by the Orono Schools, the lock down with warning, which happened at all buildings on Friday Nov. 30th at 1:50 p.m., was called when a staff member saw a suspicious person...

Our condolences to Principal Benson

November 29, 2012

We at The Spartan Speaks would like to offer our sincere condolences to principal David Benson. On Saturday, Nov. 17, he lost his beloved wife. The Orono community has come together to show support for...

New lunches line up with federal standards

November 27, 2012

This is a video interview with Principal David Benson and is an add on to the news story by News Editor Margeaux Dittrich. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhn9pxHCOFg&feature=plcp

Orono Writing Center caters to all students

November 27, 2012

Writing. Whether it be a dreaded essay that is worth a menacing amount of a class grade, or an average science report that continually trips a student up, the writing center is here to allay your fears...

Multitasking inhibits overall learning

November 27, 2012

There are countless distractions that can interfere with studying, but the internet is most prominent. Social media websites like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest take concentration away from student studies...

Photos/ Madison Mills

Students get to know new OHS teachers

November 27, 2012

There have been several new faces popping up around Orono High School this year and not just new students. This year, the school has hired three new teachers. Orono’s current teachers are notorious...

Link Crew leaders advise freshman to apply win win method to all scenarios

November 27, 2012

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogDMSyWYO3c Link Crew is a part of the leadership class at Orono High School. The crew is designed to work with freshman to build trust and work through issues that the...

Orono Election Results

Orono Election Results

November 26, 2012

With the past election behind us, the city of Orono/Long Lake had very diverse results compared to the rest of the state and even the country. This movie compares the results of Long Lake/Orono voters...

A students bumper sticker that echoes the sentiment of peaceful coexistence. Photo / Tessa Ostvig

Religion consists of common values, not just beliefs

November 20, 2012

OHS students practice a variety of religions, setting them apart in devotion, but grounding them on common values. One of the Merriam-Webster’s dictionary definitions of the word “religion” is...

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