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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Poverty has been affecting people around the world for many years now. With the impact from the COVID pandemic, poverty has worsened.

Poverty and Unemployment Show Intense Difficulties

Jacob Farrell, Sports Editor April 22, 2022

Throughout the entire world there has always been a significant problem with unemployment. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus, unemployment shot up tremendously. By April 2020, the entire labor force...

Because of the recent Ukrainian conflict, support for Finland and Sweden to join NATO has increased massively; read further to learn more.

Finland and Sweden to Join NATO

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter April 20, 2022

As the Russo-Ukrainian War continues, its effects have rippled across the rest of Europe. Because of Russia’s aggressive actions, many other nearby nations have become concerned about their own national...

Senior Anna Moen works diligently on her PSEO classes in the library.

Orono Students Benefitting From PSEO

Sydney Govrik, Copy Editor April 20, 2022

Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program in which high school students can take college courses. PSEO allows students to receive credit that counts for both high school and college. Although...

Just over 6 months after the Taliban has regained control of Afghanistan, the people have faced severe oppression, diverting Afghanistan back to the relentless rule remembered in the 1990s

What Has Been Going on in Afghanistan Following The Taliban Takeover?

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief April 11, 2022

According to the Associated Press, girls in Afghanistan are barred from attending school beyond 6th grade. In addition to this, across Afghanistan, the media is facing censorship, as females lose basic...

Easter is celebrated across the world, continue reading to learn about various regional customs.

Easter Traditions Around the World

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter April 11, 2022

Every year in the United States, Easter is thought of in a couple of different ways. Some picture a bunny hiding eggs filled with candy, while others think of church services. Despite its modern interpretations,...

Celebrate and Elevate: Black History

Carter Johannsen, Staff Reporter April 8, 2022

Collaborating with celebrated poet and activist Joe Davis, members of the Student Voice group performed song, poetry and discussion before a school assembly at Orono High School in honor of Black History...

Ukraine is part of the breadbasket of Europe, and the recent conflict has caused concerns about the continents food supply.

Europe Bracing for Food Shortages Brought on by Ukrainian Conflict

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter April 8, 2022

The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has become the most infamous conflict of 2022 so far. Millions of refugees are fleeing the country as fighting continues to rage on. Most of their homes have been...

SPARKS at Orono has helped connect students from elementary all the way to high school with working on their academics.

SPARKS: Igniting Passions in Young Students

Brooklyn Elsenpeter, News Editor April 8, 2022

The SPARKS program, provided by the Orono School District and coordinated by the Orono Community Education Department, began in the winter of 2015/2016 for students to be tutored. SPARKS provides one-on-one...

2022 March Madness game.

A Complete Overlook of the 2022 March Madness

Jacob Farrell, Sports Editor April 7, 2022

The 2022 March Madness was one to remember. There were high-seeded teams losing the first game, and low seeds, such as St. Peters of New Jersey who came in to win it all. They went on a winning streak,...

As the illegal Russian offensive progresses, various sanctions have been imposed on Russia, brining the world into an economic war.

Russian Oligarchs: the Life Blood of the Kremlin

Luke Wendling, Staff Reporter March 15, 2022

Since Vladamir Putin announced a special military operation in Eastern Ukraine, Russia has been slammed with economic sanctions from all sides. The US took the lead by freezing Russian assets in America...

The history of St. Patricks Day is not well-known, read more about how it originated.

A History of St. Patrick’s Day

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter March 15, 2022

The first things that come to everyone’s mind on St. Patrick’s Day every year on Mar. 17 seem to be shamrocks, leprechauns, and pubs. It has been so ingrained into our yearly traditions that we do...

Orono students supporting the drive for Ukrainians. With food and school supplies ready to be shipped.

The Great Outlook of Orono’s Supply Drive for Ukraine

Jacob Farrell, Sports Editor March 14, 2022

There is currently an immediate demand for food in Ukraine. With the current Russian invasion, the situation in Ukraine leaves a problem for the global food supply. With Ukraine being the world's fifth...

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