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The Spartan Speaks
The student news site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks
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Orono Gives a Helping Hand at Community Outreach

Orono Gives a Helping Hand at Community Outreach

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2022
Just over 6 months after the Taliban has regained control of Afghanistan, the people have faced severe oppression, diverting Afghanistan back to the relentless rule remembered in the 1990s

What Has Been Going on in Afghanistan Following The Taliban Takeover?

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
April 11, 2022
As the civil war in Yemen is advancing, national organizations such as the United Nations are involving themselves in ways to aid the worsening humanitarian crisis.

Just How Alarming Has the Yemen Crisis Become?

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
March 11, 2022
Orono Girls Hockey team usesd their voices to advocate and bring awareness to Lung Cancer.

Orono Girls Hockey Team Skates into Lung Cancer Advocacy

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
January 23, 2022
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Just How Unattainable Have Beauty Standards Become?

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
January 18, 2022
Pine cones are physically beautiful, but hold a fundamental role in the ecosystem. They protect pine tree seeds from freezing in the winter, so in the future new pine trees can grow and flourish. Admiring beauty is encapsulating, but its important to remember that its what we do for others that leaves the biggest impact on this earth.

In Darkness there is Beauty by Nature

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
January 6, 2022
Texting and Driving can lead to dangerous situations

[Photo] Texting and Driving

November 19, 2021
Across the street from the entrance of George Floyd square, there is a church with several tapestries showing their support for the movement. This specific one denotes Floyd as an angel, with a halo placed above his head.

Minneapolis Residents Mixed Emotions After Police Referendum Results

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2021
Students are distracted by their technology/social media accounts during class.

Social Media Addictions Leading to Crippling Side-Effects

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2021
The novel The Hating Game is being turned into a movie after receiving various awards.

The Hating Game book review

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2021
Orono Senior class homecoming court members Hannah Ragan and Sam Swenson, participating in the parade.

OHS Pep Fest Fun

October 18, 2021
With the start of the new school year, many students and parents are concerned regarding facial covering policies.

School Mask Mandate

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2021

A Deep Dive Into the Journalism Program at OHS

Libby Engebretson, Opinions Editor
June 4, 2021
The Russian- Ukrainian conflict explained

The Russian- Ukrainian conflict explained

Libby Engebretson, Opinions Editor
May 21, 2021
This infographic shows the horrific statistics currently occurring against the Uyghur ethnic group of China.

Xinjiang Genocide in China

Libby Engebretson, Opinions Editor
April 9, 2021
Mrs. Herring, Juliana Ward, and Mikayla Burns are getting ready in room 216 for the annual start of Garden Club.

Garden Club Springs Into Action

Libby Engebretson, Opinions Editor
April 5, 2021
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