The Marionette

How to spring break like a pro

Kaitlyn Smith, Reporter • March 22, 2016

After the long start of second semester, students look forward to one of the last breaks given to them before the summer: spring break. At HCP, the workload gets overwhelming as students count down to...

A ‘Long’ journey

Gabriel di Gregorio, Reporter • March 21, 2016

The Marionette sat down with sophomore Clarence Long for an interview regarding his advanced hearing aid and how he manages to cope with his hearing condition. Q: What is the problem you have with your...

LGBT @ HCP: James

Camila Gonzalez, Kaitlyn Smith, Reporters • March 1, 2016

C: One thing people really like about Harding is the diversity. K: But it’s not just racially diverse. There are also students of several different sexual orientations. C: I’m Camila Gonzalez. K:...

Junior accepted to prestigious school

Isis Frazier, Reporter • February 19, 2016

It’s not every day a teenager gets to realize a dream. For junior William Mlekush, the opportunity to study at a very special college was his dream. And for Mlekush, dreams really can come true. The...

New Year’s Resolutions

Stephanie Emerson • January 13, 2016

With 2015 behind us, many people have decided to make New Year's resolutions. New Year's resolutions are a common tradition in which people change something about themselves in hopes of self-improvement....

Pros and Cons about the Holidays

Kaitlyn Smith and Isis Frazier • December 14, 2015

The anticipations of the holidays throughout the school year are not only because of the fact that school will be out, but also because of the traditions that come along with it. Coming back to...

DJ in the making

Isis Frazier, Reporter • November 11, 2015

Senior Mauricio Rodriguez is known around HCP for his dance performances at the annual talent show in the spring. However, he holds more talent than that. Outside of attending Harding, Rodriguez...

Indigenous Activism

Camila Gonzalez and Isis Frazier • November 11, 2015

Culture and heritage is part of everyone's identity. However, some people take it upon themselves to become activists for their community. One of those people exist right here at HCP. Freshman Bella...

Teen stress epidemic

Gabriel di Gregorio, Reporter • November 3, 2015

Stress levels in teens are at an all-time high. High school offers a great deal of additional stress which teens often struggle to cope with. According to the American Psychiatric Association, surveys...

The stuff of nightmares — HCP edition

Stephanie Emerson, Reporter • October 23, 2015

Halloween is upon us, ready to pounce with haunted houses, zombies and screaming kids. However, sometimes our own nightmares are scarier than a whole holiday devoted to frightening activities. Here are...