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The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

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Twins Sophia and Charlotte U'Ren (Left) and Matilda Nicholson (Right) run ahead of Cleveland and Jefferson.
McDaniel senior perseveres through tough conditions at districts
Jackson Mailey, Online Editor-in-Chief • January 13, 2025

Going into cross country districts, the terrain wasn’t preferable for runners. It was rainy, and very muddy, meaning that racers have to be careful where they have to take their next step throughout...

Oracle Out Loud
Oracle Out Loud
Rory Henderson, Podcast Host • October 31, 2024

Ratalya’s Rat Riddle
Winter Blues Playlist
Winter Blues Playlist
Maxson Peters, Managing Editor • January 9, 2025

Winter and the holidays surrounding it bring up an array of emotions in people. For most, the loss of sun can cause their mental health to drop....

MakerSpace access shifts due to budget cuts

Recent News Stories

B.S. box aims to resolve needs

January 9, 2025

This year senior reps Benny Wilson and Santana Apodaca have been working to create new ways to support...

Harvest Festival Fundraiser: supporting clubs in a interactive way

December 2, 2024

Club Commissioner Cecilia Hosti organized a fundraising event for all clubs in the school on Nov. 13....

Robotics team competes in fast-paced state competition, wins multiple awards

June 14, 2024

  Back in early March, the McDaniel Robotics team headed to state to compete with their brand...

Class works to create stylized publication: Scrapbook

Recent Feature Stories

Seniors encouraged to add unique quotes to yearbook

January 9, 2025

Seniors Eva Rishel and Mia Caldwell, both lead editors of the yearbook, have goals to make senior quotes...

Steven Shoelace breaks through the local scene

December 5, 2024

21-year-old Steven Solace has been weaving his way into the local music scene through his witty humor...

Students have mixed opinions over new class schedule, flex time

December 5, 2024

  Things change with each new school year. Most students have new classes, new teachers; some...

Wicked proves to be Oz-striking
Wicked proves to be Oz-striking
Valentine Lindsey, Copy Editor • January 10, 2025

Between films like Mean Girls (2024), Dear Evan Hansen (2021), and Cats (2019), I had largely given up on movie musicals. That was until Nov. 26. When I stepped into the theater, my hopes were low. I knew almost nothing about...

Girls basketball strives to become better defensive team

Recent Sports Stories

Boys basketball team finds strengths, aspiration

January 10, 2025

The boys basketball team hopes to find success using their height and team chemistry this season.  According...

Coach inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame

January 10, 2025

Head wrestling coach Romelio Salas has done it all. The ups, the downs, the improvement and the fight...

McDaniel Students bring School Spirit to home football game against Grant