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The Spartan Speaks

Photo of Sam Smiths new album and album cover on Spotify.

New music providing an escape from the Pandemic and politics

Cate Challgren, Features Editor November 12, 2020

As the stresses of 2020 build upon each other, music continues to provide a boost in mood and an escape from everyday stress. Popular artists, Sam Smith and Ariana Grande, both recently released new albums....

Seniors Jimmy Buck, Fischer Eiss and Ben Bissen make up the Trifle Gang.

Seniors’ Soundcloud Rap at 15,000+ plays

Cari Spencer, Editor in Chief February 26, 2019

Cari Spencer Editor in Chief At 6Smith in downtown Wayzata, seniors Fisher Eiss, James “Jimmy” Buck and Ben Bissen sat down for dinner, having just released their song, “Hot Cold (prod. Ocean...

Music Making an Impact on the Brain

Music Making an Impact on the Brain

Tori Everson, News Editor December 5, 2017

Can you imagine the world without music? Many people are aware of the fact that music has the ability to alter the mood, change an opinion, improve concentration and motivate people. With recent advances...

Music Streaming: Choosing the Best for You

Music Streaming: Choosing the Best for You

Naomi Byrne, Staff Reporter March 17, 2017

With so many options for music streaming available today, some may struggle with choosing the one that will fit them best. The main competitors are Spotify, Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music,...

Concert Venues Around the Twin Cities

Hannah Rippberger, Staff Reporter December 29, 2016

The time after the holiday season seems to take forever. It may seem like the wait for summer will take an eternity, rest assured, summer is five months away. However, this time can be used to get some...

The cover for the Polar Express album.

Top Ten Holiday Songs

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor December 9, 2016

The Holiday Season is a joyous time of being thankful for what you have and giving back to those less fortunate. During this time, people love to watch holiday movies, make cookies, decorate their houses,...

Joey Delaney playing the electric guitar during his concert at 1st Ave. last Saturday, May 23 with his band Mountain Opera.

Joey Delaney: “Mr. Indie”

Zach Wagner, Graphics Designer May 28, 2015

Junior Joey Delaney is known by many in Orono as somewhat of the high school “rock star” or “indie” legend. After DJ-ing a majority of the school dances and playing in anywhere between 150 and...

You “Can’t Remember to Forget” Shakira’s newest album

Demi George, Opinions Editor April 28, 2014

First appearances are misleading when imagining what Shakira’s new album, Shakira, is like. Her first album out in four years, Shakira is now rated No. 35 on iTunes. Shakira expresses her emotions...

The cover of Imagine Dragons first album entitled Night Visions.

Imagine Dragons drag-on at Xcel Energy Center

Makena Yunker, A&E Editor March 14, 2014

Alternative rock band Imagine Dragons (ID) slithered their way to Xcel Energy Center on Mar. 12 for the final leg of their first headlining tour: “Into the Night”. Year: 2008. Location: Las Vegas,...

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Seniors Nick Patterson and Connor Avery serenade the crowd with their rendition of Jack Johnson’s “Banana Pancakes.”

From Here to Now to You

October 9, 2013

Singer/songwriter Jack Johnson released his newest album, From Here to Now to You, on Sept. 17. Since the release, the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with first week sales of 120,050...

Minnesotans embrace summer music festivals

May 28, 2013

Minnesota has a large variety of music lovers, and it also has a wide range of outdoor summer concerts. Minnesota prides itself on the festival concerts that are hosted throughout the summer, the most...

Tri-M hosts annual Oronos Got Talent

Tri-M hosts annual “Orono’s Got Talent”

April 10, 2013

On Friday March 8, the Orono High School music honor society, Tri-M hosted their annual event, “Orono’s Got Talent”. The show garnered a rather large turnout for a Friday night, with almost all seats...

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