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The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle

Junior setter Lily Mae-Buerkle leads a huddle during a volleyball game against McNary. She demonstrates her leadership skills as the Mountain Lions soared to a 3-2 victory.
2024 brings its first D1 commit
Adrian Cook, News Editor • October 31, 2024

It's not too often a high school athlete commits to a Division 1 school, and it's far less often that the athlete commits in their junior year. However, McDaniel’s very own Lily Mae Buerkle has done...

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

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Starting off year on high note with fall playlist
Starting off year on high note with fall playlist
Maxson Peters, Managing Editor • October 31, 2024

Fall is like the light at the end of a tunnel. A safe haven from the miserable heat of summer before we are thrown into a cold tundra of darkness...

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

Recent News Stories

March Mammal Madness ends in some fabulous fishy fun

June 13, 2024

If you or a friend is enrolled in (or has been enrolled in) Biology class, you probably have heard of...

AP testing wraps up

May 30, 2024

As AP exams are upon us, and questions regarding AP scores and students' levels of preparation after...

Budget cuts to Pre-K art affect students, staff

May 24, 2024

The free, low-income supporting, early education organization Head Start had to accommodate for a 2.5...

From script to speaker: teamwork of morning announcements

Recent Feature Stories

Exploring the annual swifts gathering at Chapman Elementary
Theater Program proud to announce new director

September 26, 2024

Lots of appreciation for the art of theater is coming to McDaniel. Theater is a wide community that has...

McDaniel print shop collaborates with student store

September 26, 2024

  Ever since 2021 and the re-model, there has been a student store within the school. With...

Bride of Frankenstein: classic worth revisiting
Bride of Frankenstein: classic worth revisiting
Valentine Lindsey, Copy Editor • October 31, 2024

Dr. Frankenstein and his monster are characters that have been synonymous with Halloween for hundreds of years. Unfortunately however, the monster's bride has largely been relegated to lackluster couples costumes despite her lovable...

Incredible crime classic turns 30
Incredible crime classic turns 30
Kay Farrell, Review Editor • October 31, 2024
Clairo’s ‘Charm’: a staple for fall
Clairo’s ‘Charm’: a staple for fall
Aria Peters, Associate Editor • October 31, 2024
Revenge of the Mountain Lions

Recent Sports Stories

A completely new look for the volleyball team, with bigger aspirations

September 26, 2024

With just one senior on the volleyball team this year, the team looks to make a statement to the...

Cheer strives for “pure joy” during the fall season

September 26, 2024

The McDaniel cheer team is an iconic piece of school spirit. Stomp and Shake has brought floor-shattering...

Reloading the Program: the young, promising girls soccer team

September 26, 2024

With the new girls soccer season already underway, the team hopes to adapt and thrive under head...