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The music industry should not profit from death

Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle After an artist dies, their fans mourn the loss of not only the artist, but the loss of talent and imprisonment of their unreleased music – most of the time. Watching Movies With The Sound Off by Mac Miller, The Party Never Ends. 2.0 by Juice Wrld, MTV Unplugged by Nirvana and Life After Death […]

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It is time to stop the countdown

Katie Samol | The Chronicle What is the next thing you are looking forward to?  As soon as I pose the question, I would guess an answer pops right up. Maybe it is a holiday, a school dance, a weekend, or a vacation. This past October, I redownloaded my Countdown app and began entering upcoming events into the system so […]

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MHS students use makeup as a form of self-expression

Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle Makeup has become a canvas for creativity and a staple of self-expression among high school students, cementing its place in everyday life.   Once reserved for special occasions or professional settings, makeup has evolved into a daily ritual for many teens, reflecting their personalities and moods. From subtle, natural looks that enhance features to bold and […]

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MHS students garner fame on TikTok app

Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle With over 3,500 students, Mason High School (MHS) is a hub for all kinds of people – even famous TikTokers.  MHS sophomore Azizbek Ismoiljonov started posting on TikTok in April 2024. His first video was greeted with over 1.5 million likes. In the post, he filmed himself holding his brother’s baby to a trending audio. […]

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International students navigate complex college barriers

Akshay Vadlamani | The Chronicle For most Mason High School seniors, the college application process is already a complex maze of deadlines, essays and decisions. But for international students, that maze comes with additional twists and turns that can entirely reshape their academic futures. From dealing with visa requirements to facing limited financial aid options from translating their previous academic […]

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Students find community in hot pilates

Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle With tiny hand weights and a rolled-up yoga mat, Pilates has become a favorite fitness trend among younger generations.  What started as a workout became a social ritual — part exercise, part connection. Studios across the nation have experienced an influx in teenage and young adult memberships. As Pilates gains popularity, it iss not just […]

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Album Review: The Warm Up

Rating: 3.5/5 By: Kaiya Lakes J Cole’s album, The Warm Up, originally a mixtape put out in 2009 prior to his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story, was re-released on most major streaming services this November. Throughout all 22 songs, Cole creates an entertaining and rhythmic listening experience — he’s able to tell a full story that keeps listeners […]

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Album Review: GNX

Rating: 4/5 By: Hudson Pitcock GNX, released on November 22, was American rapper Kendrick Lamar’s sixth studio album. Following his last album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, this is Lamar’s first official album release since his departure from working with record label Top Dawg Entertainment.  With J. Cole re-releasing his project The Warm Up, on the same day, many […]

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Show Review: Arcane

Rating: 4.5/5 By: Grace Ai and Sahaj Datta Arcane returns with the same mix of stunning animation and complex characters in its second season, released three years after its first in 2021. Based on the popular game League of Legends, the show brought each character into their game form seamlessly and expanded much of its world in doing so. It […]

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Movie Review: Wicked

Rating: 5/5 By: Taylor Murray Follow the yellow-brick road to the closest theater to go catch Wicked!  Wicked is the 2024 movie-musical adaptation of the first act of the Wizard of Oz-inspired Broadway musical first performed in 2003. The film follows the journey of Elphaba, a young woman with green skin and magical talent, becoming the Wicked Witch of the […]

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Gratitude should not be a chore

Staff Ed As we head closer to the holidays, the exciting promise of delicious food, presents and warm lights beckons us. However, there is another aspect to the season. One that we should keep at the forefront of our hearts.   Prince Wise, at just seven years old, received a heart transplant in 2021. He stayed at the hospital for rehabilitation […]

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Block Blast! is like high school

Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Block Blast! has recently risen to popularity, hooking high schoolers into the simple yet addictive game experience.  Block Blast! is a spin-off of Tetris: the premise of the game is to fill in an eight-by-eight grid with different colored blocks to clear or “blast” out a section of the board when it gets perfectly filled […]

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There is still time for the holidays

Emily Kemper | The Chronicle For some, the holiday season starts as soon as the last trick-or-treaters disappear down the end of the street, but for me, they always began with a slice of leftover pumpkin pie for breakfast before heading out for Black Friday shopping. However, in the last few years, I have stayed bundled up in bed – […]

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Sports are not my priority anymore

Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle For as long as I can remember, I have been an athlete.  16 years of my life have been filled with the chaos of games, practices, lessons, meets and tournaments. I was the kid whose parents put them in every sport imaginable ‒ tennis, soccer, dance, gymnastics and swimming ‒ in hopes that one would […]

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Player safety at forefront for Mason hockey Neck guards required to prevent catastrophic injury

Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle The Mason Men’s Hockey team has spun off the 2024-2025 winter season with fresh goals and renewed excitement. New to the rink this season, they have been required to wear additional protection to keep themselves and their teammates safe. Hockey is notorious for its aggressive nature, making it one of the most dangerous contact sports. […]

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