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The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

OpenAI are the creators of AIs such as Dall-E and ChatGPT.

ChatGPT’s Impact on Education

Eric Hofer, Staff Reporter March 22, 2023

Technology is constantly evolving, for example social media, Bluetooth, thinner and faster computers and modern phones just to name a few. One of the newest and most impressive technological innovations...

Five new classes are being added to the OHS curriculum for the 2023-2024 school year. Keep reading to learn more about these new academic opportunities.

New Classes Starting in 2023-24 at OHS

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor March 21, 2023

Students at Orono High School are given the option to take a wide variety of classes from chemistry to world literature to German. With this school year coming to a close and the next on the horizon, the...

Streaming services and subscriptions are on the rise, how much are consumers willing to pay?

The Age of Streaming Services and Subscriptions

Brooklyn Elsenpeter, Editor in Chief March 21, 2023

In recent years, the number of streaming services has multiplied, giving consumers more choices when deciding which services to subscribe to. Each streaming service gives viewers various movies and TV...

Continue reading to learn about the Orono Math Team, its recent success, and the great opportunity it gives to math lovers.

Orono Math Team Goes to State

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor March 14, 2023

The Orono Math Team has long been a well-known and integral member of the many academic extracurriculars that Orono High School has to offer. In it, members compete in several meets during the school year,...

An instructor teaches a group of young adults how to cook.

The Potential of a Cooking Class

Eric Hofer, Staff Reporter March 1, 2023

Knowing how to cook is not only a life skill that could save you thousands of dollars but also one of the most popular hobbies as well as a reliable career path. Yet despite this, cooking classes are a...

United Nations

UN Condemns Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor March 1, 2023

On February 24th, 2023, the United Nations approved a condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and also called for Russia to end all hostilities within Ukraine immediately. This decision was made...

From book banning to changing curriculum, political influence in the US education system has occurred since the mid 1600’s.

Politics and the US Education System

Brooklyn Elsenpeter, Editor in Chief February 27, 2023

Throughout history, educational institutions have been subject to various instances of political input that, in some cases, have been deemed as forms of censorship. In recent years, there has been an increased...

Read below to learn about the long and intriguing history of Valentines Day!

A History of Valentine’s Day

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor February 13, 2023

The 14th of February often evokes images of love, chocolates and enough greeting cards to last a lifetime. While the traditions of Valentine’s Day seem well-ingrained into the fabric of society, they...

A new Parking Policy at Orono High School has been implemented for the 2022/2023 school year.

The New Parking System at Orono High School

Linnea Jensen and Annabelle Hawley February 8, 2023

After a year full of people stealing parking spots and receiving fines, administration at Orono High School decided to try out a new parking system to solve these problems. A majority of the students prefer...

SPARKS is an amazing local tutoring and mentoring program for young Orono students. Read below to learn more!

SPARKS In Need of More Members

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor February 8, 2023

Have you ever thought about how you could help your community? For those who live in the Orono School District, a new opportunity has arisen. It goes by the name of the SPARKS, and according to the...

Check out the schedule below to see the events that will be taking place during the 2023 Orono Winterfest!

Guide to Orono Winterfest Week 2023

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor February 3, 2023

Guide to Orono Winterfest Week 2023 Monday the 6th: The first day of Winterfest Week is scheduled normally and the dress-up day’s theme is pajamas. Monday marks the beginning of Happy Heart Hunting,...

School buses tackle the winter roads.

Winter Weather Protocol for the Orono School District

Summer Beatty, Features Editor January 19, 2023

During these past two months the state of Minnesota has been hit hard with severe weather, forcing schools to shut their doors or modify their hours. Many people wonder what extensive planning and decision...

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