The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

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The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle
The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle
Eban Slate

Eban Slate, Print Editor-in-Chief

Eban Slate (He/Him) is a senior

who loves photography, running, Ultimate and music. You’ll find him at school events, on a run, or running after discs. He joined the newspaper to provide new perspectives on relevant topics and to provide quality media for stories.

All content by Eban Slate
Sophomore Enzo Arias takes a free kick, resulting in a goal. McDaniel won 3-0 against South Albany.

Boys soccer flies high, aiming towards playoffs

Eban Slate, Print Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2025
Influential band’s underrated debut album celebrates 20 years

Influential band’s underrated debut album celebrates 20 years

Eban Slate, Feature Editor
June 9, 2025
Ruona-Banister looks over at Jackson De Young while he’s up at bat. He has a dedicated batter's-circle to warm up while waiting for De Young to hit, strike out or walk.

Varsity baseball clinches low-scoring upset against top-ranked Grant team

Eban Slate, Feature Editor
May 30, 2025
From left to right, the wrappers for fries, "chicken" nuggets, and a burger. The overall design of the restaurant is classic, but some things, like these wrappers, feel more modern.

New plant-based burger joint offers fast service for a low price

Eban Slate, Feature/ Copy Editor
April 11, 2025
The McDaniel Pasifika Society poses for a group photo at the PSU Pacific Islander Day on Feb. 28. The club brought three times as many students to the event this year, according to Tangel.

Pasifica Society focuses on fundraising, community involvement

Eban Slate, Feature Editor/Copy Editor
March 13, 2025
Junior Weiming Zhu goes for a high-flying lay-up against a Cleveland defender attempting to swat the ball away. Zhu was one of the top scorers in the game, in various places inside the arc. “We’re kind of just stuck in that losing mindset,” Zhu commented on the Tuesday after the game. “We got to find a way to play still at 100 percent, even while we’re losing.”

McDaniel Basketball v.s Cleveland photo essay

Eban Slate, Copy Editor/Feature Editor
February 10, 2025
The commons area of the school is filled up during Flex time. These are students who don’t have a teacher to talk to or a class to catch up with work in.

[Photo] Students have mixed opinions over new class schedule, flex time

Eban Slate, Copy Editor
December 5, 2024
The exterior of the produce market entrance at Topaz Farm during the evening in the 2023 season. Outside the building is bins full of pumpkins to choose, instead of having a pumpkin patch.

Finding the best farm on Sauvie Island to spend the autumn season

Eban Slate, Copy Editor
November 13, 2024
The Contest

The Contest

Eban Slate, Feature Editor
October 31, 2024
The team celebrates after the first goal by sophomore Addy Skyles (third from right). This was the only goal for the first half, but McDaniel cranked up the heat in the second half by adding three more in this dominant performance against Central HS.

[Photo] Reloading the Program: the young, promising girls soccer team

Jackson Mailey, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2024
This photo was taken after my finish at the Foot Traffic Holiday Half 10k race on Dec. 10, 2023. Although it was a dreary, cold day, I had a lot of fun in the celebratory atmosphere.

The ups and downs of my journey as a runner

Eban Slate, Feature Editor
June 14, 2024
Sunset at Night Meet, hosted at Wilsonville HS on Aug. 25, 2023. This meet, with over 2000 participants, was the most fun running event I've ran at, even now.

The ups and downs of my journey as a runner

Eban Slate, Copy Editor/Column Editor
May 31, 2024
The team comes in for a huddle. Although Barlow dominated them on scoring, they still played strong until the end.

Softball playoff game has high attendance, amazing support

Jackson Mailey and Eban Slate
May 24, 2024
Me at the Apr. 19, 2023 home track meet vs. Lincoln. I like this picture because it represents my school pride as part of the track team and my spirit of running.

The ups and downs of my journey as a runner

Eban Slate, Copy Editor/Column Editor
May 23, 2024
A view of Mt. Hood and the Gresham buttes from a wide path at Powell Butte Nature Park. Many other people are seen enjoying the hike and the view on a warm February day.

Local hiking spot is an escape from inner-Portland sameness

Eban Slate, Copy Editor/Column Editor
April 11, 2024
Photo Essay: The complex history of Alberta street

Photo Essay: The complex history of Alberta street

Eban Slate, Copy Editor
March 21, 2024

New SAT format increases accessibility, changes strategies

Eban Slate, Copy Editor
March 20, 2024
Looking back at controversial movie adaptation of fan-favorite anime

Looking back at controversial movie adaptation of fan-favorite anime

Eban Slate, Copy Editor
February 15, 2024
Wide shot of the D&D Club space. The club is open for anyone to come and chat about the game.

Dungeons and Dragons club nourishes role-play in, out of school

Eban Slate, Copy Editor
February 15, 2024
New pizza joint provides unique eating experience, lacks finesse

New pizza joint provides unique eating experience, lacks finesse

Eban Slate, Copy Editor
February 1, 2024
Future Farmers of America (FFA) members staging their sheep for an award ceremony in the 4-H/FFA barn at the fair. Farm animal contests are a staple of the state fair.

Photo Essay: Oregon State Fair

Eban Slate, Copy Editor
November 30, 2023
The joy, magic of attending favorite artists’ concert

The joy, magic of attending favorite artists’ concert

Eban Slate, Copy Editor
October 26, 2023
Guitarist at Y.A. Heard performance held by Friends of Noise on Sep. 26, 2023. The event took place at The Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH and featured artist Mic Crenshaw.

[Photo] Local organization uplifts, supports Portland youth music, has plans for new all-ages venue

Lincoln Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2023
Cub Edition: Adie’s love of debating and why it is important

Cub Edition: Adie’s love of debating and why it is important

Eban Slate, Cub Reporter
May 17, 2023
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