The Marionette

Degree inflation is changing the job market, and not for the better

Tristan Evans, Reporter • October 27, 2025

Every year, more and more people are graduating from college. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “In October 2024, 62.8 percent of 2024 high school graduates ages 16 to 24 were enrolled...

Cozy up this fall with a new recipe

Alyson Sifuentes, Reporter • October 27, 2025

The wind blows, leaves fall from trees, and stores start releasing Halloween merchandise. That’s how you know it’s fall, and everywhere you go the sweet smell of pumpkin scented candles fill the room,...

Seussville comes to life

Becca Jolly, Editor-in-chief • March 27, 2025

Spark Week (previously called Eagle Week) is rapidly approaching! Spark Week is HCP’s annual philanthropy week to raise money for a local nonprofit through activities and challenges throughout...

It’s ok, I’m definitely not ok

Becca Jolly, Editor-in-chief • March 25, 2025

Last year, I rediscovered my love for singer-songwriter Tate McRae, after watching her perform during the NHL All Star game. From that moment on, I spent the rest of 2024 with “THINK LATER” on repeat....

HCP seniors shine!

Miranda Rodriguez, Editor-in-Chief • January 16, 2025

HCP seniors Matthew Albers, Samantha Ardery and Maxwell Barnes have been recognized as National Merit Semifinalists! This accomplishment is based on their 2023 Preliminary SAT (PSAT) and National Merit...

Project 2025 — what students need to know

Tristan Evans, Reporter • December 15, 2024

Newly-inaugurated President Donald J. Trump may enact one of the policies he has been most associated with, Project 2025. Project 2025 is roughly a 900-page document published by the Heritage Foundation...

New sporting goods store opens, provides student jobs

DJ Hillmon, Reporter • November 20, 2024

Looking for any new sports equipment? Well, Dicks House of Sports has everything you could ever need, ranging from basketball to rock climbing, and even golfing. The newly opened Dick’s is located...

Diddy do it?

Moein Mazroee, Reporter • October 24, 2024

Sean (Diddy) Combs, an American songwriter/producer was arrested on Sept. 7 on 120 counts of sex trafficking, forced labor, coercion to engage in prostitution and narcotics distribution. Combs was born...

From labs to libraries

Becca Jolly, Editor-in-chief • October 24, 2024

HCP’s new Library Media Specialist, Gayle Ooten, is no stranger to fresh starts. From growing up in New Jersey to making a significant career switch, Ooten has embraced her new beginnings throughout...

Halloween activities in OKC

Naomi Corona, Reporter • October 20, 2024

With Halloween approaching, it's time for fun-filled spooky activities to pop up all over the city. Whether you are planning to go to a haunted house, make creepy crafts, or are looking for festive ways...