Feb. 14 and 15 marked the state competition for dance teams across the state of Minnesota. Dance teams from all regions of the state, including Orono's own Spartanette dance team, gathered at the Target...

Jordan Allar Sports Editor Sophomore point guard Jack Kopesky was chosen by the Spartan Speaks as the boys’ Athlete of the Month. Being only a sophomore, Kopesky has had a lot of playing time and...

Margaret Kraus Sports Editor February’s Athlete of the Month is hockey player, Iyla Ryskamp. While only a sophomore, Ryskamp is a very talented and valued team member as the top scorer on the team...

Rae Malik Online Layout Editor This winter, skiing has gained momentum yet again, as the Nordic and Alpine teams have kicked off their season. Nordic skiing, also referred to as cross country skiing,...

Gabby Hyrkas Staff Reporter Superstitions and rituals are extremely common in athletics, especially at Orono High School. However superstitions and rituals are not scientifically proven to directly...

Jordan Allar Sports Editor Even though the boys’ and girls’ basketball seasons are not going as planned, the future looks bright with both teams loaded with lots of underclassmen. “I think...

Sam Capece News Editor Last year, the Orono Junior Gold Boys hockey team drew the attraction of the crowds during their season. The late-night games, close friends and exciting hockey had many people...

Margaret Kraus Sports Editor The Spartan Speaks girls’ athlete of the month is hockey player Celia Whittington. Whittington used to live on the lake, where her dad would shovel snow off the lake...

Jordan Allar Sports Editor This month’s Spartan Speaks boys’ athlete is junior soccer and hockey player Jamie Bazil. Bazil has been involved in sports all of his life, and at the age of five, he...

Isa Chavez Social Media Manager The Orono Dance team is continuing their winning streak from last year by placing first in their competition on Nov. 23. They debuted their brand new kick routine for...

Jordan Allar Sports Editor MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Gopher Football team played a game on Saturday, Nov. 10 that will forever be remembered by all Minnesotans. Minnesota took on Penn State, ranked...