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The Spartan Speaks

Alpine skiing season wrap up

Jack Ellis and Julia Spacek March 18, 2014

This year was a year to remember for the Orono Alpine Ski Team, as both the boys and the girls teams finished off strong, after qualifying for State. The boys team went to State and placed third as a team,...

Photo/ Nikki George
Womens Burton snowboards.

Snowboarding now trending with females

Demi George, Opinions Editor January 10, 2014

With winter break drawing near, and the jumbo snowflakes plunging to the earth, many students are hitting the slopes to enjoy snowboarding.   Snowboarding became more popular in the 1970s and 1980s....

Winter fashion stays classic across the board

Makena Yunker, A&E Editor November 26, 2013

Classic. Definition: a word not often used in the fashion industry. Usually over-the-top trends grace the runways, but this winter is an exception. This year, winter fashion is taking a step back to admire...

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...

Minnesotans embrace winter with cool events

January 24, 2013

Baby its cold outside! So make it a new year’s resolution this year to spice up the usual winter routine by exploring these unique winter activities. Visit the lake during winter at the local Pond...

Around the world in seven looks

January 24, 2013

Fashion sails across the seven seas. Take a trip to seven different cities to discover seven worldly inspired trends. Over on the West Coast, in San Francisco, a sweet, bohemian look is in. Long and...

photo/ Tom Winkels
Jim Williams wraps his opponent

Boys wrestling takes down 2012-2013 season

January 24, 2013

Wrestling is a sport often overlooked by many students at OHS. Many know little of what the sport involves or how the team is doing this season. In wrestling, there are different weight classes that...

Holidazzle Parade 2012

Holidazzle Parade 2012

January 10, 2013

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDr5GxkS6pA Slideshow by Woody Hust Woody Hust is the Sports Editor of The Spartan Speaks. 

Spartan Soundoff – What’s your favorite thing about winter?

December 14, 2012

The Spartan Speaks asks Orono High School students about their favorite things about winter. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTlt1_u3M2A&feature=youtu.be Maddie Mayhew is the Editor in Chief...

Table tennis ping pongs its way to OHS

December 14, 2012

Orono has introduced a new club sport, table tennis. This is the first year of the sport at Orono. Schools like Wayzata, Bloomington Jefferson, Breck, and Benilde St. Margaret have already had table tennis...

Holiday Sparkle and Shine

Holiday Sparkle and Shine

December 9, 2012

This season is a time for family, friends, and holiday parties. Dressing up every time, however, is not exactly what anyone would consider fun. So, make things easier on yourself by simplifying your outfit...

Junior Bradford Morrison banking in a race last year. Photo/ Danna Morrison

Alpine ski team ready to hit the slopes

November 27, 2012

It’s winter time. Time to get the shovels and bust out those ski’s. The Alpine Ski team, lead by captains Woody Hust, Connor Sample, Lauren Johnson, and Keller Hickok, is starting to prepare for the...

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