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The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Negative campaign ads affect voters

March 19, 2012

Just four years ago, only 6 percent of campaign advertising in the Republican party primary amounted to attacks on other Republicans, a figure that has shot up to over 50 percent in this election. In...

Negative campaign ads affect voters

March 16, 2012

Just four years ago, only 6 percent of campaign advertising in the Republican party primary amounted to attacks on other Republicans, a figure that has shot up to over 50 percent in this election. In...

Oronos latest obsession; Pinterest

Orono’s latest obsession; Pinterest

March 16, 2012

In places where large masses of people congregate, fads are common and come as quickly as they go. In high schools especially, fads circulate among the students and build in both enthusiasm and followers...

No one can escape responsibility

February 16, 2012

As teenagers, we are evaluated by our morals, actions and mental accountability. In other words, our responsibility determines how other people perceive us. Now, to some of you, this might seem like an...

Orono has real taste; in music that is

February 16, 2012

Rock, electric, classical and acoustic; these are the broad ranges of music that teens listen to when they flip on the radio or pull out their ipods. Music is a very popular past time to teens in this...

Taylor Werdel

Get smart and take charge of your credit card knowledge

January 26, 2012

In the Orono School District it is not an uncommon occurrence for a student to find themselves in possession of their parent’s credit card. Whether it’s used to buy a caramel cooler at Caribou, a pizza...

Five apps that keep those fingers tapping

January 26, 2012

Boredom; it’s an obstacle we encounter regularly as teenagers. After homework is completed, extracurricular activities are concluded and there is nothing else left to do, there are always a few moments...

With a new year comes new potential

January 26, 2012

As the ball dropped on midnight, Dec. 31, 2011, we began the new year. It is a chance for new beginnings, new friendships, new successes and new failures. We are given a fresh, clean slate to make this...

Mr. Orono pageant – a lesson in respect

December 21, 2011

The National Honor Society’s “Mr. Orono” event has always been a popular event among the students. This year, however, what started out to be a funny and entertaining show turned into something one...

On turning 18

December 21, 2011

At 18, a lot of things change. You are legally considered an adult and are entitled to make your own decisions. You can have a credit card, gamble, go to jail, drive with fewer restrictions, own property,...

Little monsters go crazy for Lady Gaga’s 2011 tour

December 18, 2011

I’m beautiful in my way ‘Cause God makes no mistakes Lady Gaga’s most recent album sold more than 1.1 million copies in the first week and is still on the mind of all of her raging fans. Gaga...

TOMS: Supporting children in need

October 28, 2011

Looking around the halls of Orono High School this year you will notice a new trend of shoes called TOMS. This trend started to appear last year and has recently become more popular. These shoes are not...

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