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The Spartan Speaks

The student news site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

The student news site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Read further to learn about Oronos Spanish, German, and Mandarin courses.

Orono’s Language Department: Overviewed

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor May 15, 2023

Orono High School offers a wide variety of courses to its students, and this includes the field of foreign languages. At the present, OHS gives students the option of taking three languages from the basics...

With tuition on the rise, how much are students willing to pay for higher education?

The Cost of College

Brooklyn Elsenpeter, Editor in Chief May 8, 2023

College tuition is on the rise. Students find themselves having to take out student and federal loans at amounts that are much greater than students in past decades. “Statistically, higher education...

A class in the library.

Meet the Library Staff

Ella Fellman, Sports Editor May 8, 2023

The library was redone three years ago but along with the new renovations there is a new library staff. The Media Center Clerk is Ms. Wickman, and the Media Specialist is Ms. Frie. “My main job as...

WGA writers go on strike in New York City on May 2, 2023.

The WGA Goes on Strike: What Does This Mean for Television?

Brooklyn Elsenpeter, Editor in Chief May 8, 2023

On Tues. May 2nd, over 11,000 members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike, many taking to the streets of New York City and Los Angeles with the goal of getting better compensation in the...

OHS students prepare for AP testing.

OHS Students Gear up for AP Testing

Summer Beatty, Features Editor May 8, 2023

OHS is in the peak of AP testing season. Teachers are wrapping up this year's AP curriculum and preparing their students for the AP tests. With that, many OHS students find themselves stressed over the...

Take this fun trivia quiz!

50 Spring Trivia Questions

Taylor Effertz, Visuals Editor May 3, 2023

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Read below to OHS teachers reading recommendations.

Teacher Spring Reading Recommendations

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor May 3, 2023

Students at Orono High School are required to take English courses for all four years of attendance. Within these classes, students read classics such as “Frankenstein”, “Romeo and Juliet” and...

OHS Presents...Steel Magnolias for the Spring play! Shows are April 27th-29th, tickets are on sale now!

OHS Spring Play: Steel Magnolias

Brooklyn Elsenpeter, Editor in Chief April 24, 2023

Spring is in full-bloom at OHS, which means that the Spring Play is in-the-works! This year, OHS Drama Presents: Steel Magnolias. Steel Magnolias is a 1989 comedy-drama film based on a play written...

The Super Mario Bros. Movie released April 5th of this year!

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Jumps Into Theaters

Eric Hofer, Staff Reporter April 19, 2023

On April 5th of this year, Illumination Studios released The Super Mario Bros. Movie to mass success, garnering over $377 million globally on its opening weekend. Despite its success in the box office,...

Scroll below to play this months crossword!

April 2023 Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor April 18, 2023



OHS Student Spring Break Destinations 2023

OHS Student Spring Break Destinations 2023

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor March 23, 2023

 

The Summer I Turned Pretty returns to Amazon Prime this summer for season two

Excitement Soars for the Sequel to “The Summer I Turned Pretty”

Summer Beatty, Features Editor March 23, 2023

After a killer first season, the show “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has garnered many viewers and fans. The show is anticipated to release season two this Summer, leaving many fans eager to find out...

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