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The Spartan Speaks

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The Spartan Speaks

Looking back on high school as a graduating senior

Ellie Fasbender, Editor in Chief May 9, 2019

Ellie Fasbender Online Editor in Chief   As the 2018-2019 school year is coming to a close, seniors look at their years throughout high school and reflect on what they would have done differently...

Are the Kardashians tricking us?

Emelia Lowe, Opinions Editor May 9, 2019

Since Keeping up with the Kardashians (KUWTK) aired on tv in 2007, the Kardashian- Jenner family has continued to dominate the headlines with their soap opera-esque lives. Keeping up with the Kardashians...

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Dear Mr. Rogers, We Need You

Cari Spencer, Editor in Chief May 6, 2019

A man with graying hair steps through a wooden door, smiling as peaceful jazz music plays. He sings with a smile, buttons up a cardigan, then takes a seat and ties his shoes. The opening sequence to “Mister...

Orono Does Not Prepare Students for the Real World

Caroline Robson, News Editor April 2, 2019

Caroline Robson News Editor When I say Orono, I am not just referring to the school. I am referring to the town, the community, and the bubble that encompasses us, setting us up with unrealistic...

How Entitled Is The Orono District?

Jagur Justen, Opinions Editor March 11, 2019

Jagur Justen Opinions Editor Edina high school students who have been referred to as “cake eaters” for years, due to their more high class economy. While Orono students do not have a nickname...

An OHS student listens to “Bad Habit” by Ben Platt on the Spotify app on his phone.

Please sing to me instead

Amanda Marquis, Visuals Editor February 26, 2019

Please Sing To Me Instead Amanda Marquis Ben Platt is mainly known for his role, Benji, in the hit movie Pitch Perfect and for his starring roles in Broadway shows including Dear Evan Hansen, and...

Vegan Friendly?

Isabella Koch, Features Editor January 18, 2019

Around 6 percent of americans self-identify as vegan according to a Global Data report. It goes on to say that in the U.S, the vegan lifestyle has risen over 600 percent in the last three years, however...

Managing Stress

Rae Malik, Copy Editor December 10, 2018

Managing Stress Rae Malik Copy Editor Stress can be described as anything that causes changes in behavior by the environment. The human body responds to such changes caused by the environment...

Can Procrastination Lead to Achievement?

Rae Malik, Copy Editor December 10, 2018

Can Procrastination Lead to Achievement? Rae Malik Copy Editor Procrastination can be traced back to Greek origins from theorists such as Aristotle and Socrates. Back then, it was referred to...

The truth about apple products

Katie Udell, Editor in Chief December 10, 2018

Katie Udell Editor in Chief On Jan. 9, 2007, Steve Jobs, the innovative phenomenon, introduced the first iPhone at the Macworld convention. Later that year, on June 29, 2007, the first iPhone was...

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“The Future Is Female”: Women In Politics

Cari Spencer, Editor in Chief November 6, 2018

Cari Spencer Editor in Chief It was January of 2017 when women in pink “pussy” hats marched across Washington, demanding their rights ensured and their indignation at Donald Trump’s election...

Is College Board really helping students?

Cari Spencer, Editor in Chief October 28, 2018

Cari Spencer Editor in Chief Like many other high school students, the name “College Board” gives me a feeling similar to a four-year-old presented with a plate of vegetables. To put it simply,...

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