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The student news site of Harding Charter Preparatory High School

The Marionette

The student news site of Harding Charter Preparatory High School

The Marionette

Wallows kickstarts the 2025 year by releasing their new single "Your New Favorite Song" on Jan. 10.

‘Your New Favorite Song’ leaves a lasting trace

Becca Jolly, Editor-in-chief January 16, 2025

After a week of teasing fans with posters strung about New York and Chicago, Indie-Rock band Wallows released their first project of 2025, “Your New Favorite Song.”  Each teaser poster was a bright...

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...

Known for their their inventive use of samples,, Fauxlennium continues the trend, blending underground music clips and retro media into its unique soundscapes.

“Take a Trip” through Fauxllennium: TV Girl’s newest sound

Becca Jolly, Editor-in-chief January 13, 2025

Indie pop band, TV Girl, reflects on the past with their new album Fauxllennium,  which they released with George Clanton on Dec. 2.  This album is on the shorter side, with only 7 songs. Despite...

Students from the HCPHS Orchestra program performed with the All City Orchestra under the baton of Dr. Thomas Taylor Dickey of OSU on Nov. 1.

Students participate in city-wide honor orchestra

Camila Noyola, Reporter December 2, 2024

All City Orchestra performed on Nov. 1 at the All City clinic at Classen SAS High School. Thomas Taylor Dickey, conductor of the orchestra program at Oklahoma State University, conducted the clinic.  The...

Sean "P Diddy" Combs has been arrested on numerous counts of sexual assault spanning decades.

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...

Ooten is all smiles as she works hard running the media center.

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...

The sequel to Tim Burton's classic movie Beetlejuice gives viewers the nostalgia they hoped for along with some new characters.

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ leans heavily on nostalgia

Adrianna Hill, Reporter October 20, 2024

It's spooky season!   And just in time for Halloween season, famous director Tim Burton released a sequel to one of his most popular movies, Beetlejuice.   Since the release of the first Beetlejuice...

Oklahoma City offers a variety of both indoor and outdoor Halloween and fall-themed activities for all ages.

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...

Noel Mercer and Meha Joseph hand out candy at the 2023 Trunk or Treat event sponsored by the BSU.

Get scared at school-sponsored Halloween events

Camila Noyola, Reporter October 16, 2024

The annual Haunted Maze and Trunk-or-Treat is coming back Oct 25. Student Council is hosting the Haunted Maze and Black Student Union (BSU) is hosting the Trunk or Treat.   The haunted maze will start...

Semiconductor chips like this one are used in many electronics, including the cell phone you may be using to read this article.

Increasing tensions between China, Taiwan could lead to increase in electronics prices

Tristan Evans, Reporter October 2, 2024

Over the last few years, China has been raising tensions with Taiwan. With repeated military drills going into Taiwanese territory, it seems that they are preparing for a war. While this is partly due...

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