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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

The drastic rise in teen suicide rates

Emma Attig, Editor-in-chief • September 29, 2026

As COVID-19 swept through the nation, so did the rise in teen suicide rates in certain states; including Oklahoma, reported Charlie Health., and overall, a jump of 35% since 1999. As years have progressed...

Students should eat a good breakfast, use online resources and get a good night's rest before taking Advanced Placement exams.

Dominating AP Exams

Emma Attig, Editor-in-chief • May 1, 2026

Advanced Placement Exams officially start today. Here is a few tips from AP teachers Daniel Clark (AP United States History) and David Walsh (AP English Language and Composition) for last minute prep and...

Running safely through fall

Emma Attig, Editor in Chief • November 1, 2026

Most runners tend to run alone, and with busy schedules and the sun setting earlier, runner’s safety becomes a top concern. Here are a few things you can do to help ensure your safety while running or...

Getting back into the groove

Emma Attig, Editor • September 19, 2026

Coming back to school from summer break can be overwhelming to some, and it may take a few weeks to sink in that school is back in session. Here are a few ways to get back into the school groove: Get...

the yellow ribbon is a symbol for suicide awareness (Pexels)

Don’t stay silent

Becca Jolly, Managing Editor • September 19, 2026

People around the world are recognizing the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month. According to the Center of Disease Control, Oklahoma has one of the highest suicide rates in the country, with...

Rogers poses in front of her board with the definition of integrity and COVID-19 stats!

HICD welcomes nurse to staff

Emma Attig, Reporter • January 12, 2026

Thanks to a generous grant from the Centers for Disease Control, the Harding Independence Charter District has employed a school nurse to take over COVID-19 tracing and testing. In December, nurse Alicyia Rogers...

Teacher hot takes on virtual learning

Anne Daniel, Reporter • January 20, 2026

Covid-19 has created a world of uncertainty and panic where educators have needed to adapt to in order to attempt to create a semblance of normalness, both for themselves and their students. Classrooms...

Students open up about mental health, online learning woes

Emily Vasquez • December 1, 2025

As if a pandemic wasn’t enough on its own, students across the country now face another problem: faltering mental health. In March, spring break began early for the HCP students and many others...

Shedding Light on the Invisible Disease; Educators Share Their Experience Teaching with Autoimmune Diseases

Anne Daniel, Reporter • November 23, 2025

Using your hands and going up and down stairs may not seem like a big deal, but to some teachers, everyday tasks like running labs in their classrooms or even getting around the building can feel impossible...

State sex ed laws leave students bewildered about options

Anne Daniel, Reporter • October 9, 2026

The annual Healthy Lifestyles talk has been considered a tradition, almost a rite of passage, for the freshman class every January. But under a more modern lens, the traditional talk may not be reaching...

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