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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

A Letter to Bullies

Mackenzie Flynn, Staff Reporter March 17, 2017

Dear Bullies, To start off this letter I would like to note that I am writing it with a heavy heart. I have not dealt with the effects of bullying firsthand, but I have heard, seen and been brought...

Having a support system can help a person during hard times.

Being There in the Moment

Grace Reiners, Visuals Editor November 18, 2016

Social support system refers to a network of people-friends, family, and peers-that we can turn to for emotional and practical support, according to University at Buffalo. A solid reliable friendship can...

A Push for Positivity

A Push for Positivity

Cami Reese, Copy Chief November 18, 2016

Positivity can be a powerful force.  It can be infectious to others around you.  With this state of mind, you can influence yourself and others to achieve great things.  Everyone, from people being...

Unity Day at Orono in October

Miranda Mosher, Copy Chief November 12, 2013

Oct. 9 people around the nation wore orange to show their support for students who have been subject to bullying. Orono High School’s halls were filled with orange as students and faculty supported the...

Students unite against bullying

November 7, 2013

Oct. 9 people around the nation wore orange to show their support for students who have been subject to bullying. Orono High School’s halls were filled with orange as students and faculty supported the...

Link Crew leaders advise freshman to apply win win method to all scenarios

November 27, 2012

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogDMSyWYO3c Link Crew is a part of the leadership class at Orono High School. The crew is designed to work with freshman to build trust and work through issues that the...

Bullying remains prevalent among teenagers

Bullying remains prevalent among teenagers

November 20, 2012

Bullying is an increasing problem in schools across the country. Approximately 160,000 kids countrywide skip school every day in fear of being attacked or bullied by other students. There are three...

Teen bullying has harmful effects on others

January 26, 2012

When the topic of bullying arises, people often brush it off, thinking that such a term applies only to the stereotypical tough kid stealing some ones lunch money or stuffing them into a trash can. The...

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