The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle
The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle
The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor

Thisbe Delamarter (she/her) is a senior who loves reading, learning and soccer. She loves journalism because she enjoys investigating and sharing new perspectives.

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Senior Sendoff: Thisbe Delamarter

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor
May 30, 2024
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[Photo] School community would benefit from more murals inside building

Odessa Berry, Opinion Editor
May 30, 2024
The school board listens to public testimony. Husk is pictured second from the left. She has come into the superintendent position during a time with a lot of community concern over district actions.

Husk appointed as interim PPS superintendent

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor
April 25, 2024
Varsity tennis captain senior Von Butenschoen, prepares to swing at an oncoming tennis ball. Butenschoen joined the team his freshman year and now holds the position of captain

High turnout, strong community, new talent for boys tennis

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor
April 25, 2024
The girls tennis team runs drills on the court at Glenhaven. The team has had a good turnout this year, with over 50 players signing up.

New coach, practice regimen for girls tennis helps team bond, improve

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor
April 25, 2024
The speech and debate team brought home the belt from the first urban debate tournament of the year for the second consecutive year. They recently participated in districts, and Meredith Gifford, Caden Berg, Hadley Emerson and Matilda Foster qualified for the state competition.

Speech and debate program’s expansion, dedication, proves team to be strong contender

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor
April 25, 2024
Dune sets the bar for page-to-screen adaptations

Dune sets the bar for page-to-screen adaptations

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor
March 21, 2024
A satisfactory prequel to an iconic series

A satisfactory prequel to an iconic series

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor
February 15, 2024
Students, parents and educators round the corner to city hall while marching during a teachers' strike demonstration in downtown Portland. The strike lasted for 11 school days overall, beginning on Nov. 1 and ending when PPS and PAT came to a tentative agreement on Nov. 26.

Agreement made between PPS, PAT: Reflection on contract, strike fallout

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor
January 4, 2024
Students chant at a student-led rally outside of the district office as they look up at the windows where district employees are watching from inside. As the third week of the strike begins, all involved parties have expressed the desire to come to a contract settlement.

PPS and PAT continue to disagree on contract, both hope to end strike soon

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor
November 18, 2023
The rally outside of the district office on Nov. 2. Many attendees are wearing blue to show solidarity with the teachers' union.

Teachers’ strike continues with community support, little progress on contract

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor
November 7, 2023
Hepner running with his team at practice. He hopes to place in the top 10 at state.

[Photo] Cross country runner is heading to state meet

Jackson Mailey, Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
The cross country team practices on the roads outside the school. They hope to improve on their PRs from last season.

[Photo] Cross country races toward their goals in spite of challenges, injuries

Oliver Sage, Reporter
October 26, 2023
Teachers’ union votes to support strike, shares reasoning for action

Teachers’ union votes to support strike, shares reasoning for action

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor
October 20, 2023
The Bill Wiitala Senator Alumni field house. The building will offer a new practice and storage space for the athletics program.

Fieldhouse named after alumnus expands opportunities for athletes

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor
September 22, 2023
Superintendent Guadalupe Guerrero making remarks at the press conference where the buses were unveiled. The purchase of the buses is among the first steps the district has taken to meet the commitments listed in its CCRP.

PPS takes steps toward net-zero carbon emissions by obtaining electric school buses

Thisbe Delamarter, News Editor
May 31, 2023
Students work together in the greenhouse. The road to using the building has been long.

CTE Agriculture program continues learning despite greenhouse delays

Thisbe Delamarter, News Editor
May 31, 2023
Photo Illustration by Thisbe Delamarter

Thrifting and fast fashion are inextricably tangled

Thisbe Delamarter, News Editor
March 22, 2023
The 72 Bus approaches the bus stop across from McDaniel. Students ride this line to and from school every day. The city may add an additional lane dedicated for buses.

Overcrowding on 72 is inconvenient for students

Thisbe Delamarter, News Editor
March 22, 2023
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Heating system goes against climate policy

Thisbe Delamarter, News Editor
October 31, 2022
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