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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 Makena Yunker
Sunlight filtering through the forest.

Even with a Late Spring, MN Nature Flourishes

Makena Yunker, Editor in Chief - Online
May 18, 2015
A man sits on a bicycle in front of a line of police officers in riot gear ahead of a 10 p.m. curfew in the wake of Monday's riots following the funeral for Freddie Gray, Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Racial Tensions Resurface in Baltimore

Makena Yunker, Editor in Chief - Online
April 29, 2015

Orono Empty Bowls

Makena Yunker, Editor in Chief - Online
April 8, 2015
Speech Team Photo

Speech Team Speaks Their Way to State

Makena Yunker, Editor in Chief - Online
March 20, 2015

Guide to College Visits

Makena Yunker, Editor in Chief - Online
March 13, 2015
Gymnast Kylie Thedens competing in last year's state competition.

Gymnastics Team to Attend State Competition

Makena Yunker, Editor in Chief - Online
February 18, 2015
The numbers of fatalities in car accidents decreased from 2013 to 2014.

Editorial

Makena Yunker, Editor in Chief - Online
January 19, 2015
Students were handed flyers during the presentation, promoting Impact Lives' work.

Impact Lives: Orono Students to Make a Difference

Makena Yunker, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2014
A Helping Hand

A Helping Hand

Makena Yunker, Editor In Chief - Online
December 9, 2014
THe MHSHL Soccer logo.

Spartans Headed to State

Makena Yunker, Editor in Chief - Online
October 15, 2014
Fall black jackets on the runway from fashion houses Céline, Lanvin and Dior.

Fall Fashion Trends

Makena Yunker, Editor in Chief - Online
September 22, 2014
The audience was able to vote on their favorite acts by texting in to the numbers found on the Orono's Got Talent program.

Got talent? Orono does

Makena Yunker, A&E Editor
March 21, 2014
Cassade Pope awes Minnesota

Cassade Pope awes Minnesota

Makena Yunker, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 12, 2013
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