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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Reality TV monopolizes networks

Maddie Kileen, News Editor April 29, 2014

Reality TV is extremely popular among the millennial generation (about 1981-1998). Exposing the “real” lives of people has been embraced by almost every television network. Reality TV has expanded...

Mills and Kileen Pumpkin Spice Bar

Mills and Kileen Pumpkin Spice Bar

Maddie Kileen and Maddy Mills November 28, 2013

Maddy Mills and Maddie Kileen   Ingredients for this recipe:   1 cup vegetable oil 1 2/3 cup sugar 1 16 oz can pumpkin 2 cups flour sifted 2 tsp baking powder 2...

The Starbucks Cooler is one caffeinated drink students like to help them kick-start their days.

Caffeine: the brain fuel of our generation

Maddie Kileen, News Editor November 18, 2013

As the homework load and the pressure of school increases, so does many students’ dependence on caffeine. “I’m undoubtedly a full blown caffeine addict,” senior Grace Knudsen said. “Without...

Challenging and rewarding: AP Environmental Science

Challenging and rewarding: AP Environmental Science

October 11, 2013

AP Environmental Science is a new course offered at Orono High School this school year.  The college level course offered to juniors and seniors is taught by Suzannne Kehret, who is new to the district. According...

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