The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle
The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle
The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle
Emma Lake

Emma Lake, Photographer/Reporter/Illustrator

Emma (she/her) is a junior who loves playing bass, David Bowie, and sharks. She is currently a photographer for the Oracle and likes being on staff because of the community and camera work.

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Pop artists expand sound with latest record

Pop artists expand sound with latest record

Emma Lake, Photo manager
May 19, 2025
Junior Stellan Malmstrom stands tall as Macbeth. The play opened with Malmstrom painting erratically and dramatically in character.

[Photo] Macbeth demonstrates skill, talent in theater

Valentine Lindsey, Copy Editor
February 20, 2025
Senior Mailli Fisher covers her Chromebook with her hands. Fisher was working on page layouts for this year’s yearbook.

[Photo] Class works to create stylized publication: Scrapbook

Kay Farrell, Review Editor
January 9, 2025
Steven Shoelace performs under the Hawthorne bridge. He played a lot of originals during the set along with a cover of "Clementine" by Elliott Smith on Aug. 14.

Steven Shoelace breaks through the local scene

Emma Lake, Photo Manager
December 5, 2024
Spanovich and Skyles hold up the award. In addition to the award, the Advanced Spanish classes get a check for 750 dollars.

McDaniel Advanced Spanish students receive Wholistic Peace Award

Emma Lake, Reporter/ Photo Editor, and Jackson Mailey
November 22, 2024
Printshop teacher Randy Maves registers a screen to line up for printing. This screen is for MHS sweatpants that are sold at the student store.

[Photo] McDaniel print shop collaborates with student store

Kohl Kolpack, Column Editor
September 26, 2024
Non Binary Girlfriend’s singer Anaïs Genevieve grimaces. Their performance was moving and lots of seniors gathered around to hear them play. Genevieve pauses between songs to talk about how graduation is a big accomplishment and showed a lot of support.

Lavender Graduation

Emma Lake, Photographer/Photographer/Illustrator
June 13, 2024
New indie record turning heads

New indie record turning heads

Emma Lake, Photographer
May 30, 2024
A modern indie album you need to hear

A modern indie album you need to hear

Emma Lake, Photographer
February 29, 2024
Senior Brandon Kyle attempts to takedown Roosevelt wrestler. Brandon ended up winning his match.

[Photo] Wrestling team overcomes Roosevelt, Ida B. Wells

Jack McManus, Advertising Manager
February 1, 2024
Reporter Heba Kanso gives an energetic lecture about her career. The room is tightly packed with student journalists.

[Photo] Communications students attend conference in Eugene

Aria Peters, Review Editor
January 4, 2024
Team huddles and cheers midway through match. They up the team energy and pump their fists.

[Photo] Hard fought loss for the volleyball team in playoffs

Jackson Mailey, Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
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