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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

MINNESOTA GATHERING: Located in the Arboretum’s Sugar Maple collection, the installation was inspired when Munro saw the weave of blue tubes that carry sap for maple syrup production. It channels Munro’s early life in Australia, where great flocks of birds would congregate near his home. The blue lines at the Arboretum will serve as a perch for raucous birds, an exotic flock seeking a cooler climate. Thousands of fluorescent pegs are attached to the blue tubes, color coded by bird species, creating an eclectic gathering of sound and psychedelic color.

“I see this work as a bit of fun but also a reminder that we all should keep our eyes, ears, hearts and imagination open to the amazing variety of life that surrounds us on a daily basis.” – Bruce Munro 2016

Ideas to Spice Up Your Winter Bucket-list

Cari Spencer, Staff Reporter December 6, 2016

Now that Minnesota has transformed into a North Pole worthy snow globe, there are many holidazzling things to do with friends and family. Zip up your jackets, slip on your mittens, and embrace the winter...

Getting sufficient sunlight in the winter time can aid in the fight against SAD.

Recognizing Seasonal Depression

Annika Johnson, Staff Reporter December 5, 2016

Winter is coming. Enjoy the cooler weather as much as you can, because soon the chill frost of winter will be upon us. One of the most common mental illnesses is seasonal depression (SAD) which is during...

Hank, a short haired dog,  enjoys the snow with a sweater on.

Winter is Coming: Safety Tips for Animals

Sophia Rauchle, Online Editor in Chief November 30, 2016

Winter is coming. Keeping our pets warm in the frigid temperature can be challenging, however, there are many tips that can aid people in keeping their pets safe. Here are a few key tips to keep in mind...

Sergi Piguillem rips a turn on the Neveplast at Buck Hill.

Endless Winter has Arrived at Buck Hill

Rosie Hust, Sports Editor October 7, 2016

For those in search of an endless winter, your dreams are coming true. Buck Hill has just installed a new Nevaplast dry slope that opened on Sept. 23. Neveplast is a plastic carpet like surface that covers...

Orono ski teams triumph despite poor winter conditions

Zach Wagner, Graphic Designer February 25, 2015

Having started in November, the Orono Alpine and Nordic ski teams have just finished their three month season with great records and strong appearances at State. As for Nordic, the team had a total...

Visit the Ice Castle in Eden Prairie and get an amazing view like this one.

It’s a Pretty ‘Chill’ Time for Ice Castles

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor January 8, 2015

The new year is coming around and so is an icy adventure. Brent Christensen is the creator of amazing ice castles that he and his team build by hand. 5,000 icicles are grown and sculpted each day to make...

Boys Wrestling

Boys Wrestling

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor January 1, 2015

The winter is here, and so is wrestling season. “We have a lot of guys on the team [this year],” senior Jackson Striggow said. In 2013, Striggow and graduate Charlie Schmid placed in state; this...

Boys and Girls Basketball Team

Boys and Girls Basketball Team

Will Dittrich, Sports Editor December 11, 2014

Orono boys and girls basketball have started the new season with great success. The Orono Spartans boys basketball team made it to state last year and return the majority of their leading scorers. They...

Top 10 Christmas Movies and Songs

Top 10 Christmas Movies and Songs

Alex Rusciano, Sports Editor December 11, 2014

Santa Claus is coming to town, along with the best Christmas movies and songs of all time. Many new tunes and movies have come out throughout the years and become favorites among many people throughout...

Winter Sports Preview

Winter Sports Preview

Will Dittrich, Sports Editor November 13, 2014

November 3 marked the kickoff of winter sports with the annual winter sports night. With 10 different teams all starting their season soon, it will be a hectic few months at Orono High School. All the...

The Minnesota Wild are ready for a challenging NHL season.

2014-2015 NHL Hockey Season Is in Full Swing

Julia Spacek, Copy Chief October 20, 2014

The 2014-2015 hockey season is officially underway. The first game of the season featured the reigning Stanley cup champions, Los Angeles Kings versus the San Jose Sharks. Wednesday, October 18th...

The boys hockey team jumps into their excited crowd after they win the section championship game.

Winter wonderland for OHS sports

Connor Avery, Sports Editor April 28, 2014

For many Minnesotans, it was a cold, long and dark winter. At Orono High School, it could not have been more different. This winter, five sports teams as well numerous individual athletes advanced to their...

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