Running: A family affair for the Morans
Evelyn Bahm | The Chronicle As the 2026 cross country season gears up, one name…
Running: A family affair for the Morans
Evelyn Bahm | The Chronicle As the 2026 cross country season gears up, one name carries three stories. Each of the Moran siblings have been able to define themselves within the Mason High School (MHS) cross country community. Emily Moran, Tommy Moran and Ally Moran are siblings and students who are all a part of…
Meta settlement step in right direction, not final resolution
Staff Editorial | The Chronicle $18 billion. That’s how much money Meta Platforms agreed to pay over the course of the next decade to a coalition of United States (US) states and territories to resolve a major landmark lawsuit. In this lawsuit settled on August 26, Meta also agreed to begin enforcing tighter screen time…
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY
Nora Ghobril | The Chronicle Movie Review 5 stars “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” was a significant turning point in the evolution of one of Marvel’s most prominent superheroes. “Brand New Day” feels like a major transition into a new era for Spider-Man. The film follows Peter Parker as he dedicates his life to being full-time…
THE ODYSSEY
Katie Samol | Managing Editor | The Chronicle Movie Review 5 stars In “The Odyssey”, director Christopher Nolan adapts Homer’s epic poem, bringing Odysseus’ (Matt Damon) journey to the screen with a star-studded cast, larger-than-life visuals and bold interpretations of the scenes of the poem. There is arguably no story as huge, as truly epic…
TOY STORY 5
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Movie Review 3.5 stars Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the gang’s return to the big screen for the fifth time since 1995 was simultaneously a safety net and a risk. While Pixar can count on audiences showing up to see these beloved characters over and over, further additions to the “Toy…
It is time to rethink the back-to school haul
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle The Common App is not the only thing that opens on August 1. A tidal wave of back to school hauls and wishlists flood our feeds, breaking up the block of “What to do this summer to get into your dream college” posts. I’ll admit it: I love back to…
Remember Dolly’s whole legacy
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle On August 25, 2026 at the age of 80, musician, businesswoman, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton passed away, and with her vanished some of the sparkle that she brought into the world. Not just an artist, Dolly was a woman who made a fortune on her talent and boldly refused…
Identity should not be “either-or”
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle “Go back to your own country.” It’s a phrase I’ve experienced, seen and heard immigrants and racial minorities face for the longest time. So this summer, I decided to do exactly that. I went back to my own country. That country was China, known for its futuristic cities and diverse…
Persistence propels MHS sophomore to TEDx stage
Suhani Datta | The Chronicle Many teenagers spend their summer swimming in the pool, going to Kings Island or watching movies at the cinema. For Mason High School (MHS) sophomore Saanvi Ramachandran, summer was spent in a constant loop of writing, modifying and pacing in circles. On July 25, Ramachandran delivered an eight and a…
Senior parking spots drive individual expression
Divya Khan | The Chronicle From buying senior backpacks to attending Senior Sunrise, members of the Mason High School (MHS) Class of 2027 are embracing their senior year with a variety of traditions. Many seniors have purchased and painted a senior parking spot, their ideas ranging from Pinterest-inspired creations to freehand paintings and plans they…
