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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

The driving that drives me crazy

Nicole Quast, Sports Editor January 10, 2014

Distracted driving can be dangerous not only to the driver, but to the passengers and other cars around the dangerous driver. More people are becoming careless drivers and making simple mistakes that could...

Play ball: Boys baseball takes the field

May 28, 2013

Now that the early May snowfall has come to an end the Orono boys baseball team’s season has finally begun. Six games have been postponed for the team and opening day fell on April 25 instead of the...

Conference win for track indicates bright future

May 28, 2013

The Orono girls and boys track team finally got their cleats on the ground. The team is filled with young talent along with strong returning runners. With the unpredictable weather, the team has had...

2013 Boys LAX

2013 Boys LAX

May 10, 2013

The Orono boys lacrosse team will be kicking off their spring 2013 season with high hopes of winning state this year after their first year as a Minnesota State High School (MSHSL) sanctioned sport. Last...

Second grade student created a model of the future Orono school district.

Imagination Fair sparks creativity in second grade students

May 8, 2013

The Imagination Fair takes place today at the Orono elementary school gym. It is open to the public until 3:30 p.m. today, May 8. Show support to the school district and community by looking at these diverse,...

Second grade student learned the inter workings of  how roller coasters work.

Imagination Fair sparks creativity in second grade students

May 8, 2013

The Imagination Fair was held in the Schumann Gym on May 8. Second grade students in the elementary school were encouraged to create a display creatively on a topic of their choice to showcase to the...

A graph displaying decision making based on Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

Teenagers face the age of change, making decisions

May 1, 2013

The teenage years are the most active part of a person’s life. Once a child turns 13, there are a multitude of decisions they have to make while also making the transition to independence and adulthood. Teenagers...

Seasonal affective disorder emerges from long winter

May 1, 2013

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs in a majority of people, mostly women, during the winter season, according to The New York Times. Though not as common, SAD can affect...

Equestrian Club returns to Orono

April 9, 2013

Are you interested in horses? Is it a hobby and you wished there was a club for it? Well, your wish has just been granted. Orono has welcomed the Equestrian Club back for students just like you to enjoy...

March is a slam dunk for the NCAA

March is a slam dunk for the NCAA

March 19, 2013

With March Madness just around the corner, talented players compete in the race for 2013 Player of the Year. Here is a list of players from a variety of conferences hoping to make a slam dunk in the tournament: Atlantic...

Orono: Traditions and transitions through the years

March 15, 2013

The Orono High School building as we know it has been around since 1968. Talking to the teachers that have been here the longest, we can gain an insight into what makes Orono, Orono. In 1968 the...

OGB appreciates teachers

OGB appreciates teachers

February 9, 2013

In front of parents and students, 25 Orono girls basketball players recognized teachers who they thought helped them a significant amount in and out of the class room.  On Tuesday Feb. 5 the Orono Girls...

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