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The Spartan Speaks

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The Spartan Speaks

A Growing Battle: Online vs. Retail Stores

Maddie Marquis, Features Editor May 2, 2017

Online stores have made shopping easier now than ever before.  With the click of a few buttons, a desired item can be delivered to a doorstep within a few short days.  This speedy and effortless process...

Pro Life vs. Pro Choice

April 11, 2017

Maddie Fischer

The Tale as Old as Time

Kayla Kaveney, Visuals Editor March 23, 2017

It has been a long time coming for Disney’s 2017 version of Beauty and the Beast to come out, but little of the movie has been  changed. Beauty and the Beast was created in 1991 and today, is listed...

Heading Toward a Healthy Lifestyle with Fitness

Heading Toward a Healthy Lifestyle with Fitness

Maggie Brick, Staff Reporter March 21, 2017

The countdown to spring break has begun. In the next few weeks students will start to plan their spring break adventures. Some may be heading to warmer climates, while others will have a “staycation”. “Well...

A Letter to Bullies

Mackenzie Flynn, Staff Reporter March 17, 2017

Dear Bullies, To start off this letter I would like to note that I am writing it with a heavy heart. I have not dealt with the effects of bullying firsthand, but I have heard, seen and been brought...

Hippo Campus at First Avenue

Nikki Praus, Opinions Editor March 17, 2017

My first concert at First Avenue, one of my favorite bands, with some of my best friends. I had pretty high expectations for the night. I was trying to huddle up in a penguin like group with student's...

A Hersheys candy bar Valentines gift.

A Love/Hate Relationship

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor February 11, 2017

Each year on Feb. 14, people exchange cards, gifts, flowers, etc. with their special Valentine. However, has Valentine’s Day become overrated? Is the tradition still an exciting part of our society? Evidence...

Going out of state for college can be challenging for students.

Going out of State for College can be Challenging

Megan Albers, Staff Reporter January 13, 2017

From a young age, students have in their mind that going out of state for college is something that they should do.  Whether it is due to pressure from their parents, or the misconception that Minnesota...

A 3-finger combo and box combo at the Cane’s located in Minneapolis on Washington Ave.

Chicken You Can’t Resist

Grace Reiners, Visuals Editor January 13, 2017

A couple restaurants near here known for selling chicken are Raising Cane’s and Chick-fil-a. These two fast-food restaurants both offer chicken on their menu, but some people have a preference for which...

The promo picture for the Netflix Original Series, Stranger Things.

Netflix Original on the Rise

Morgan Marxer, News Editor January 13, 2017

Created by the Duffer Brothers, “Stranger Things” is a new American science fiction-horror series, written and directed by Matt and Ross Duffer and executive-produced by Shawn Levy. The first season...

The Space Between Us premieres on Feb. 3.

To See or Not to See: That is the Question

Sophia Rauchle, Online Editor in Chief January 12, 2017

2016 was a year full of spectacular movies, however, 2017 is bound to bring even greater ones. As February approaches, so did many movies that should not be missed. Here are a few awesome movies premiering...

Hollywood’s golden couple hits the red carpet at the Golden Globes Awards 2017.

Setting the Fashion Trends to Start Off 2017

Morgan Marxer, News Editor January 12, 2017

On Jan. 8, several celebrities strolled on the red carpet of the Golden Globe awards 2017. Amongst those celebrities were some of the best dressed men and women. “I thought Lily Collins was the...

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