Kendall Davis | The Chronicle With the growing necessity of real-world experience in the workforce, Mason’s Experiential Learning Program (XLP) gives students the chance to […]
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Teacher’s love for Star Wars sparks diverse hobbies
Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle Piece by piece, Mason High School (MHS) Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics teacher, Steve Mays, has built his interest in the […]
Sports
Canham sisters provide instant impact on the field
Harper Stull | The Chronicle From the backyard to the soccer pitch, twins Allyson and Allyvia Canham’s unique connection is propelling a strong start to […]
Album Review: GUTS
Review by: Megan Lee Artist: Olivia Rodrigo Rating: 4/5 After almost 3 years without new music, Olivia Rodrigo released her sophomore album GUTS, which came out September 8. With the roaring success of her first album, Sour, fans were skeptical about if Rodrigo was capable of producing another hit record. However, Rodrigo has come back and left fans speechless with […]
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TV Review: One Piece
Review by: Drew Hoffmaster Creators: Matt Owens & Steven Maeda Rating: 3/5 In 1997, the first-ever chapter of the manga One Piece was released. Two years later, it was adapted into an anime. Now, 24 years later, Netflix’s live-action version has come out with a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. One Piece is an action-packed high-seas adventure following Luffy […]
Read moreBook Review: The Brothers Hawthorne
Review by: Taylor Murray Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes Rating: 5/5 Perplexing puzzles, grandiose games, and devious deceit mark Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ The Brothers Hawthorne as an exciting spinoff of her bestselling series The Inheritance Games. The book dives deeper into the lives of two of the Hawthorne brothers after the events of the series and does not disappoint, uncovering even […]
Read moreClimate change is becoming too costly
Elina Bishoyi | The Chronicle The skies filled with hues of reds, oranges and grays, and the smoke-laced air are nothing short of an apocalyptic movie. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that the costs for climate and weather disasters from January to August alone are at least a minimum of $1 billion – the largest amount ever spent […]
Read moreStop resume building and focus on pursuing your interests
Taylor Murray | The Chronicle Many high school students find themselves concerned with the impression of their resumes and amount of bullet points on their brag sheets as they near college, especially at an academically competitive school like Mason. However, when you focus all of your efforts on acquiring titles and renown within the school and our clubs, you lose […]
Read moreSTAFF EDITORIAL – Taylor Swift tour sheds light on embracing others’ joy
Taylor Swift’s ongoing concert tour, The Eras Tour, is a phenomenon that is rocking the world. With Swift fans packed into every stadium on her journey throughout the US and crowds even gathering outside, devoted Swifties (the nickname that Swift’s fans use) and critics alike were amazed with the impact that Taylor Swift herself had. The tour’s unprecedented demand and […]
Read moreHomecoming provides an important opportunity
Harper Stull | The Chronicle A person stands on the edge of a vibrant dance floor, where the music’s rhythm pulses through their veins, but they remain an invisible observer in the shadows. Picking out a dress or suit, shoes, deciding on a hair and makeup look and most importantly, a group or date to go with. It’s the unspoken […]
Read moreCanham sisters provide instant impact on the field
Harper Stull | The Chronicle From the backyard to the soccer pitch, twins Allyson and Allyvia Canham’s unique connection is propelling a strong start to their Mason Comet careers. Fraternal twin sisters, Allyson and Allyvia Canham entered the high school sports scene with a built in support system. The sisters grew up playing on the same club team, and are […]
Read moreTeacher’s love for Star Wars sparks diverse hobbies
Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle Piece by piece, Mason High School (MHS) Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics teacher, Steve Mays, has built his interest in the franchise ‘Star Wars’ into his life. Mays has had an interest in Star Wars since he was a child and has always received Star Wars toys for birthdays and holidays. His love for the franchise […]
Read moreAP Psychology teachers concerned about recent ban
Shrija Shandilya | The Chronicle On August 3, 2023, the state of Florida announced that they will be effectively banning the teaching of Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology. The state’s department of education informed school leaders that the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under state law. Both of these topics are part of the AP Psychology curriculum, […]
Read moreAdministration turns to unusual tool to keep lunchroom clean
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Hoping to keep students in line, administration institute cones to regulate left-behind lunchtime messes. The Mason High School (MHS) administration is taking a more forward approach to improving the cleanliness of the lunchroom through the use of cones. These small orange cones, often showcased at the front table on the lunchroom stage, have been used […]
Read moreStudent leaders revamp XLP to better serve
Kendall Davis | The Chronicle With the growing necessity of real-world experience in the workforce, Mason’s Experiential Learning Program (XLP) gives students the chance to get their hands dirty. The XLP has a new team of student leaders this year. The XLP exists to provide Mason students with career exploration tools and connect them to real-world opportunities. The opportunity board […]
Read moreWhat We Owe to Each Other
Laurel Wang | The Chronicle The idea of “self-care” stems from medical terminology of the 1950s. But it first took on the meaning we know today through the Black Panther Party, as ways civil rights activists could care for themselves to prevent burnout. Alongside self-care came the concept of community care, or a system of support for our communities. The […]
Read moreEditorial Cartoon – 5/12/2023
Required classes to graduate are required for a reason
To graduate from any national high school, students are required to complete courses in non-academic areas that cover life skills, such as health, financial literacy and physical education (PE). To most students, it is nothing more than just a graduation requirement. However, as students prepare for the real world and the responsibilities of being an adult, many are thrust into […]
Read moreGilmore Girls set me up for failure
Bradyn Johnson | The Chronicle The show Gilmore Girls is equipped with seven seasons of approximately 20 episodes each, filled with witty humor and tons of drama. For the first four, the main character Rory Gilmore was in high school. I would watch Rory go to school, date Dean, break up with Dean, date Jess, go to Yale, break up […]
Read moreCivil Air Patrol enables early military success
Laurel Wang | The Chronicle High school students take an early flight to aerospace success through Civil Air Patrol (CAP). CAP is a civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. Established in 1941, CAP aims to provide emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs for members ages 12 through 21. Through CAP, cadets have various opportunities to gain first-hand […]
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