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The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

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The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle

Nosferatu: Worst film of 2024
Nosferatu: Worst film of 2024
Kay Farrell, Review Editor • January 31, 2025

Before seeing this movie, I heard everyone around me talking and posting online about it. I heard mostly good things, which is why I was so confused when in the theater.  I’ll preface this by saying...

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...

Graduation location changes after four years at outdoor venue

January 9, 2025

Since 2021, the graduation ceremony has been held at Providence Park. According to vice principal Keyla...

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....

Neighborhood prime rib place stays booming

Recent Feature Stories

Class works to create stylized publication: Scrapbook

January 9, 2025

With the school year moving quickly, the yearbook class is working furiously to create our school's yearbook.  The...

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...

New freshman representatives navigate campaign process

January 9, 2025

While sophomore, junior and senior representatives are elected in spring of the year prior, freshman...

Dan Reeder’s ‘Smithereens’ balances quality, quantity
Dan Reeder’s ‘Smithereens’ balances quality, quantity
Aria Peters, Associate Manager • January 10, 2025

Musician Dan Reeder began his career as a visual artist in Louisiana before doing a pivot to singing and songwriting following a move to Germany. Reeder engineers every step of his process: building his own microphones, instruments,...

Wicked proves to be Oz-striking
Wicked proves to be Oz-striking
Valentine Lindsey, Copy Editor • January 10, 2025
Boys soccer has a memorable end to their season

Recent Sports Stories

Girls basketball strives to become better defensive team

January 10, 2025

The girl's basketball season is in progress, and the team has a renewed look with a new coach and some...

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...