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The Spartan Speaks

George Floyd mural outside of Cup Foods where Floyd was murdered.

George Floyd Police Pre-Trials Begin

Mikayla Burns, Editor in Chief October 9, 2020

According to Doyle Greene, a writer for Film Criticism, an online film review company, George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who pressed his knee down on Floyd’s neck to...

Seniors Ethan Blum, Grace Larsen, Jane Jonassen, Amelia Singleton and Audrey Link are decked out in gear on the forensics field trip.

Forensics students get the inside scoop on Orono Police

Grace Berbig, Opinions Editor January 16, 2020

Grace Berbig Opinions Editor Science teacher Jessica Curtis and her forensics class headed to the police station on January 7th to get an inside look at their very own Orono Police Department. At the...

Safety efforts ease community concerns

January 31, 2013

A vast majority of the news has been emphasizing the shootings around the country; however, due to the safety efforts within the community, people have and will continue to remain safe. “I don't...

Police protocol prepares officers for school incidents

Police protocol prepares officers for school incidents

January 7, 2013

Police protocol for school shootings is safety first and is well planned before they approach the problem, according to a documentary on the Columbine shooting. According to The Huffington Post, the shooting...

Forensic students welcome guest speaker to their classroom

October 20, 2012

Forensic Science is a new course offered at OHS available to junior and senior students. Forensics is the study of evidence left at a crime scene, which is later put to use in the court of law. This...

Fire destroys two squad cars in Orono

Fire destroys two squad cars in Orono

September 20, 2012

    At approximately 3:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 14 an Orono police officer was leaving his shift when he noticed two squad cars engulfed in flames. The Long Lake Fire Department...

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