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The Spartan Speaks

Students on their phones before school.

Technology Taking Over Our Lives

Cami Reese, Sports Editor March 14, 2016

Our generation has become glued to our phones whether it’s to play music or scroll through their social media timeline, and it is distracting us from things that really matter.  According to a study...

The Issue with the Bachelor

The Issue with the Bachelor

Anna Miller, Editor in Chief Online March 2, 2016

If you don’t know what the bachelor is, 1) are you living under a rock? 2) I’m jealous of you. The Bachelor is a reality TV show that focuses on one single guy, and the contestants of the show are...

A Hootin’ Hollerin’ Good Time: Sadie Hawkins

Kate Edwards and Mitch Albers February 25, 2016

There's a few things to know about the formal dance where gals ask guys, the Sadie Hawkins dance. The Sadie Hawkins is a girls ask guys dance and is not a new event. Sadie Hawkins was actually a character...

College Prices are Dramatically Increasing

Frankie Vochko, Staff Reporter February 9, 2016

Lately college prices have skyrocketed, and some wonder if paying that much is necessary to enhance their education to begin the career the student wishes to pursue. During this time in the school year,...

Sam Sustacek gives advice to a freshman.

Helpful Advice from Seniors to Freshmen

Cari Spencer, Staff Reporter January 25, 2016

When it comes to starting high school, freshman year can often be daunting. As with most challenges, it helps to have advice to guide you through. So this article is for all of you freshman out there,...

Seniors: Second Semester Grades More Important Than You Thought

Seniors: Second Semester Grades More Important Than You Thought

Sam Sustacek, Sports Editor January 25, 2016

Senior year, second semester. To many, those words are synonymous with an early summer break. No stress, no need to worry about grades because by then, people are accepted into college. This is when many...

Finals are Not to Fear Because Studying Time is Here

Sophia Rauchle, News Editor January 25, 2016

Finals are approaching and stress is rising. Finals start on Jan. 26 and last until Jan. 29. Studying is one of the most important tools one can use for succeeding in finals. According to “Online...

Scantrons are empty with kids skipping in the health office.

Testing or knowledge: Why Are Students Skipping Tests?

Kate Edwards, Junior Editor December 8, 2015

There’s a big test next hour in math class, you are not prepared, and the nurses office looks like a nice place for a nap. The Orono High School handbook states illness as an excused absence, so it  may...

Is it Time to Fall Asleep Yet?

Is it Time to Fall Asleep Yet?

Griffin Noerenberg, Student Life Editor December 5, 2015

As students struggle to keep their grades up, their sleepless nights may actually be killing their bodies. According to the article “Sleep Needs of Students”, it’s known that teenagers' bodies...

More Than Just a “Minor Issue”: Mental Health

More Than Just a “Minor Issue”: Mental Health

Anna Miller, Editor in Chief - Online December 3, 2015

Depression, anxiety, anorexia, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The preceding words are all forms of some sort of mental illness. Some people may not consider them so, but they are. According to the...

The Forgotten Turkey Day

The Forgotten Turkey Day

Frankie Vochko, Staff Reporter November 9, 2015

People, there is a holiday in between Halloween and Christmas. It’s called Thanksgiving; you know, the last Thursday in November. And the best part for this one is that you don’t have to dress up to...

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