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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Texas faced a combined crisis of extreme weather and electricity shortages.

The Crisis in Texas: What Really Happened?

Jillian Cook, News Editor March 10, 2021

In the early weeks of February, when most of the country was gearing up for Valentine’s and Presidents’ Day, Texas entered a crisis that would prove to be like no other. Frigid temperatures and icy...

A collage of different winter photos taken by various staff members.

The Polar Vortex Hits MN

Rosie Hust, Sports Editor December 20, 2016

Minnesota winter is upon us, the first snow has fallen and temperatures are plummeting below zero. The 2016-2017 winter is supposed to be the coldest in two years. Mother nature has already thrown some...

Minnesotans embrace winter with cool events

January 24, 2013

Baby its cold outside! So make it a new year’s resolution this year to spice up the usual winter routine by exploring these unique winter activities. Visit the lake during winter at the local Pond...

The mystery of brain freezes revealed

May 24, 2012

If you’ve ever experienced a stabbing pain in your forehead when eating ice cream or enjoying a cold drink, you know what a brain freeze is. The real question is, what really is a “brain freeze”? “I’ve...

Embrace the winter cold with fun activities

Embrace the winter cold with fun activities

February 28, 2012

The cold weather that winter brings sometimes seems to drastically reduce the amount of activities there are to do. Whether you are looking for something cheap and easy or something a little fancier,...

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