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The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle

The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle

Junior Addy Skyles looks ahead and scans the defense. Skyles is one of the captains on the team this year.
Girl soccer show promise in close match against Wells
Jack McManus, Online Editor-in-Chief • November 7, 2025

The girls' soccer team faced Wells in the team's third league game of the season, where the Guardians got the better of the Mountain Lions in a 2-1 loss. Although the team couldn’t edge out a win against...

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Jonas Goshman November 3, 2025

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Falling into new beginnings
Aria Peters, Editor-in-Chief • November 7, 2025

There are a number of signs familiar with autumn: chilly weather, Halloween, homecoming, colorful leaves, etc. Fall rolls in as quickly as it...

Phone ban sparks conversation among students and teachers

Recent News Stories

A new generation of leadership: student runs for school board

May 21, 2025

As the deadline to vote for district representatives comes up, one of our very own students is running...

Student athletes work to strengthen community, attendance at games

April 11, 2025

New to McDaniel this year, the athletic council is a group of student athletes working to bring the sports...

Partners prevail at Sunset Tournament

February 27, 2025

The debate team has had a great amount of success this past year, according to coach Derek Heath, winning...

Upcoming Club Fair offers community and sense of belonging

Recent Feature Stories

Senior Send-Off: Hattie LaPlant

May 19, 2025

Finding myself and the type of person I want to be has been one of my greatest challenges–like most–...

May 19, 2025

My senior year on the newspaper staff was full of memories. I was able to write stories, take photos,...

May 19, 2025

As senior year has passed by, it has seemed simultaneously the longest and quickest year of high school...

The beautiful street view of Amalfi's shows an appealing backdrop of trees behind the establishment. The restaurant has outdoor seating that makes for a wonderful dining
Italian restaurant provides classic charm
Mia Belaunzaran, Advertisement Manager • November 7, 2025

Amalfi’s, a family-owned Italian restaurant located on NE Fremont and 47th, has always been my go-to pasta spot. Established in 1959, Amalfi’s was one of the first restaurants to bring pizza to Portland, and still retains...

Best movies to watch this fall
Brylee Scott, Reporter • November 7, 2025
Cross country shares enthusiasm for upcoming season

Recent Sports Stories

Boys soccer flies high, aiming towards playoffs

September 26, 2025

The boys varsity soccer team is fired up and ready to succeed this season. After making it to the quarterfinals...

Cheer team brings it on this fall season

September 26, 2025

The cheer team is gearing up for an eventful year filled with new goals, hopes, and dreams for this season.  Head...

The football team is motivated and eager for success.

September 26, 2025

With the new football season underway, a hungry McDaniel team is ready to compete this year and is looking...