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The Spartan Speaks

The Official Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

The Official Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

All content by Joseph Mariani
Can you complete this master crossword to finish off the school year?

May 2024 Master Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2024
Can you solve this April's crossword? See if you can beat your record!

April 2024 Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
April 19, 2024
Curious about what you can do to prepare yourself for the ACT? Read this article to learn more!

A Guide to the ACT

Joseph Mariani, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2024
Play this month's crossword and see if you can break your record!

March 2024 Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2024
Try out this month's fun crossword!

February 2024 Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2024
Guide to Orono Winterfest Week 2024

Guide to Orono Winterfest Week 2024

Joseph Mariani, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2024
Start off the new year with this January crossword!

January 2024 Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2024
This is the schedule for the 2024 Live Unified Week.

Live Unified Week 2024 Schedule

Joseph Mariani, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2024
The 2023 cast of Survivor Week. Who will be the sole survivor?

Orono Survivor Week 2023 Begins

Joseph Mariani, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2023
Play this month's crossword below!

November 2023 Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2023
Read the article below to learn about Orono's 2023 Homecoming Week schedule.

Guide to Orono Homecoming Week 2023

Joseph Mariani, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2023
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September 2023 Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2023
Play this month's crossword about the upcoming summer vacation!

Summer 2023 Crossword Puzzle

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor
June 1, 2023
King Charles III was recently coronated in Westminster Abbey. Read below to learn more.

King Charles III is Coronated

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor
May 22, 2023
Scroll below to play this month's crossword!

April 2023 Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor
April 18, 2023
Continue reading to learn about the Orono Math Team, its recent success, and the great opportunity it gives to math lovers.

Orono Math Team Goes to State

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor
March 14, 2023
Interested in books involving pirates and adventure? Well, then Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson might be perfect for you!

Classics Reviewed: Treasure Island

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor
February 28, 2023
Read below to learn about the long and intriguing history of Valentine's Day!

A History of Valentine’s Day

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor
February 13, 2023
SPARKS is an amazing local tutoring and mentoring program for young Orono students. Read below to learn more!

SPARKS In Need of More Members

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor
February 8, 2023
Check out the schedule below to see the events that will be taking place during the 2023 Orono Winterfest!

Guide to Orono Winterfest Week 2023

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor
February 3, 2023
Come and play this fun and interactive Valentine's Day crossword puzzle!

Valentine’s Day 2023 Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2023
Come and play this fun holiday season crossword!

Holiday Season 2022 Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2022
Try out our interactive crossword puzzle for the month of November!

November 2022 Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2022
The town of Orono has a long and fascinating history. Read further to learn more!

The History of Orono, Minnesota

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2022
Halloween 2022 Crossword

Halloween 2022 Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2022
Orono students march in the Homecoming parade on Old Crystal Bay Rd.

Guide to Orono Homecoming Week 2022

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2022
While the Emirati metropolis may appear as beautiful as the emerald city, corruption and worker abuse are rife within. Read more to learn the truth about what is going on in Dubai.

Dubai: A Gilded Prison

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2022
Take a look at Orono students' summer plans with this fun word cloud!

Students’ Summer Plans

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2022
Orono May Crossword 2022

Orono May Crossword 2022

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2022
Because of the recent Ukrainian conflict, support for Finland and Sweden to join NATO has increased massively; read further to learn more.

Finland and Sweden to Join NATO

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2022
The history of St. Patrick's Day is not well-known, read more about how it originated.

A History of St. Patrick’s Day

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2022
The King’s Man: Reviewed

The King’s Man: Reviewed

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2022
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Orono 2021 Thanksgiving Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2021
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