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The back of a You Matter sweatshirt.
Guide to You Matter Week 2024
This is Brian Thompson the victim of this crime.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Slain in NYC
A new smart board displays the day's agenda.
New Technology Benefits Orono Students and Teachers
A poster for Anastasia the Musical
A Royal Mystery Takes Place on Stage: OHS Theater Presents ‘Anastasia’ the Musical
This map shows which Minnesota counties voted for Donald Trump (red) in the presidential election and for Kamala Harris (blue). The darker the color, the greater the percentage of people in those counties voted for the candidate.
Election ’24: Key Races, Shifts in Power, and Historic Outcomes
Live Updates: Election Night 2024
Live Updates: Election Night 2024
Election '24
Who’s Running in 2024? A Preview of the Presidential Candidates
Vice President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris, left, and Former President Donald Trump and Republican Nominee, right
Election ’24: Summer and September Update
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover
Parker Burckhardt catches the ball.
State Semifinals Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Totino Grace
Head Coach Hall gives instructions to his team before their first game for the season.
Orono Boys Hockey Team Gears Up for Exciting Season Ahead
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt discuss a game.
Tom Brady’s New Role as Broadcaster Splits Opinions
Parker Burckhardt catches the ball.
State Semifinals Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Totino Grace
#27 Frankie Stevenson runs the ball.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs. Providence
Orono football lines up against Providence Academy.
Orono Routs Providence 24-13 in Friday Night Showdown
Orono student section waves Spartan flag.
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Football Game
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover
Head Coach Hall gives instructions to his team before their first game for the season.
Orono Boys Hockey Team Gears Up for Exciting Season Ahead
Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024
Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024
Skiing, particularly of the alpine discipline, is an activity enjoyed by many
Hitting the Slopes: Nordic & Alpine Ski at OHS
(From left to right) Sindri Bonner, Taylor Walsh, Alivia Uselding, and Ryanne Andreen pose after winning their 4x800 race.
Making a Stride Into the 2024 OHS Track and Field Season
Mens and Womens Lacrosse Look Ahead to an Exciting Season
Mens and Womens Lacrosse Look Ahead to an Exciting Season
With winter sports coming to a successful end of their seasons, OHS can look forward to spring sports kicking off!
Spring Sports Spring into Action
The Boys' Tennis Team shakes hands with Wayzata after their section final win.
Orono Boys Tennis Wins Sections
The Dell Chromebook 3100
How Should OHS Invest More Towards Student Laptops?
Students parked in the high school parking lot
Juniors Take Over the Senior Lot
Robotics team members (pictured right to left) John Eberhardt, Adam Haislet, Hudson Reed, and Alex Peterson pose in front of their newly completed bridge after a practice competition.
Robotics Team Rises to Action
A Tech Buddies poster hangs on a locker.
Tech Buddies Empowers Orono Community
The neofetch from shortly after I got the server.
Review: The Dell R630 Proves its Value
High school student uses generative AI in school.
The Role of Generative AI in Schools: A Double-Edged Sword
Sophomore Davis Kelly using a Dell Chromebook 3100 2 in 1.
OHS Must Invest More Towards Student Laptops
Letter to the Editor: We Should Talk About Epilepsy
Letter to the Editor: We Should Talk About Epilepsy
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt discuss a game.
Tom Brady’s New Role as Broadcaster Splits Opinions
The neofetch from shortly after I got the server.
Review: The Dell R630 Proves its Value
Tacos By the Bay: Lago Tacos Packs a Punch
Tacos By the Bay: Lago Tacos Packs a Punch
On Cloud shoes come in many sizes and styles, such as the CloudStratus 2 shown in this photo.
Do On Shoes Really Propel You Into the Clouds?
A winter cabin.
December 2024 Crossword
Interview With Survivor Week Winner Eli Fish
Interview With Survivor Week Winner Eli Fish
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover
Should We Colonize Mars?
Should We Colonize Mars?
The Official Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks
The Official Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks
Ethan Weiss

Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief

Hello! My name is Ethan Weiss and I am the Editor-in-Chief of The Spartan Speaks. I am currently a sophomore and this is my 2nd year with The Spartan Speaks. I am excited to write about Orono news events and student life. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, reading, and spending time with friends.

All content by Ethan Weiss
A winter cabin.

December 2024 Crossword

Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2024
The back of a You Matter sweatshirt.

Guide to You Matter Week 2024

Ethan Weiss, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2024
This map shows which Minnesota counties voted for Donald Trump (red) in the presidential election and for Kamala Harris (blue). The darker the color, the greater the percentage of people in those counties voted for the candidate.

Election ’24: Key Races, Shifts in Power, and Historic Outcomes

Ethan Weiss, Editor-In Chief
November 25, 2024
Live Updates: Election Night 2024

Live Updates: Election Night 2024

Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2024
A Youth In Action display case with a "We Scare Hunger Food Drive" Box.

Annual We Scare Hunger Food Drive to Battle Local Food Insecurity

Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2024
A Tech Buddies poster hangs on a locker.

Tech Buddies Empowers Orono Community

Ethan Weiss, Editor-In-Chief
October 22, 2024
Fall landscape.

October 2024 Word Search

Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
Election '24

Who’s Running in 2024? A Preview of the Presidential Candidates

Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2024
High school student uses generative AI in school.

The Role of Generative AI in Schools: A Double-Edged Sword

Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2024
Vice President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris, left, and Former President Donald Trump and Republican Nominee, right

Election ’24: Summer and September Update

Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2024
Pencils on top of a book next to an apple.

September 2024 Crossword

Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2024
The 2024 OHS Homecoming Court poses for a photo in the plaza.

Guide to Orono Homecoming Week 2024

Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2024
OHS students at home football game on Friday, September 13th. Theme is "Tackle Cancer" and "Pink Out"

OHS Starts School Year Off on Right Track; Adjusts to New Changes

Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2024
Joey Mariani

The Spartan Speaks Bids Farewell to Editor-in-Chief Joey Mariani

Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2024
The Spartan Speaks is recruiting for next school year and we want YOU to join!

The Spartan Speaks is Recruiting for Next School Year and We Want YOU to Join!

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
May 29, 2024
Mr. Aman (right) standing with freshman Toby Schwingler (left) during Spring Break in Monterosso, Italy

OHS Saddened by Associate Principal Mr. Aman’s Departure

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
May 29, 2024
OHS's new Associate Principal, Ms. Head

OHS Art Teacher Ms. Head to Assume Role of Associate Principal

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
May 29, 2024
Elite dancer Mishe Long (right) and his partner Capri Johnson (left).

Orono Student Mishe Long to Compete at the Emerald Ball Dancesport Championships

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
May 2, 2024
OHS Prepares to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse

OHS Prepares to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
April 8, 2024
Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024

Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024

Ethan Weiss and John Eberhardt
April 1, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Who is Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
March 20, 2024
Nutrislice Finds a New Home in the Spartan Speaks

Nutrislice Finds a New Home in the Spartan Speaks

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
March 15, 2024
(From left to right) Trump, Biden, Haley

Super Tuesday in Review: Trump and Biden Win Big, Haley Drops Out

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
March 7, 2024
Embracing the Promise of AI: A Balanced Perspective on its Societal Benefits

Embracing the Promise of AI: A Balanced Perspective on its Societal Benefits

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
February 21, 2024
Michael Phelps swimming the butterfly after a successful taper.

What is Athletic Tapering? The Dos and Don’ts of a Successful Taper

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
February 21, 2024
Marianne Williamson (left), "Write-In Joe Biden" (middle), Dean Phillips (right)

The New Hampshire Primaries: Paving the Path to the White House

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
January 25, 2024
Iowa Caucuses Lead the Way for the Republican Nomination

Iowa Caucuses Lead the Way for the Republican Nomination

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
January 17, 2024
Social Media Editor Ethan Weiss holding an old edition of the Spartan Speaks

The Spartan Speaks: The History of Orono’s Cherished Newspaper

Ethan Weiss and John Eberhardt
January 1, 2024
December 2023 Crossword

December 2023 Crossword

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
December 13, 2023
State Flag Finalists/New State Seal Photo Gallery

State Flag Finalists/New State Seal Photo Gallery

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
December 5, 2023
Submission F277

Minnesota to Get New State Flag

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
December 5, 2023
Want to learn more about this Minnesota-born running for U.S. president? If so, read the article below.

MN Rep. Dean Phillips Announces Bid for Presidency

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
November 20, 2023
Read further to learn about OHS' fun, new Halloween festivities

New Halloween Festivities Foster Student Spirit

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
November 10, 2023
Read the following article to learn about Orono's newest counselor, Ms. Handrick.

Meet OHS’s Newest Addition, Ms. Handrick

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor
October 18, 2023
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