Skiing takes off as winter social scene
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle Beyond cold mornings and icy roads, the winter season in…
Your feed should not dictate your opinions
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle Social media was once a space for trends, sharing our lives and communicating. While those elements still exist, over time, these platforms have shifted into something much more influential. In recent years, I have noticed that it has become normalized for people to share opinions, beliefs and speak out on…
Look beyond the limitations of “PG”
Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle Zootopia 2, which hit movie theaters last November, has resurfaced since its initial release, only this time with a slew of negative comments surrounding it. Many people online have begun to condemn the content of the film, arguing that it was too “woke” because of concepts such as LGBTQ characters…
The only thing more powerful than hate is love
Staff Editorial | The Chronicle Last February, millions of people across the nation tuned in to witness Kendrick Lamar’s intentionally disruptive and immensely symbolic Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. His performance, titled “The Great American Game,” utilized powerful imagery, such as dancers forming a fractured American flag and a reimagined Uncle Sam, portrayed by Samuel…
Awards do not equate to self-worth
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) has never been a stranger to competitions. During first bell on January 16, 2026, I joined dozens of other MHS students in anxiously logging into the Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards website. My heart was pounding as I searched through the 17-page “winners” document, only…
MHS dance team secures historic National title
Eshal Firoze | The Chronicle Two minutes. That was how long the Mason High School Varsity Dance team had to bring perfection to the biggest stage of the year. On February 7, 2026, the talented group of 22 dancers left it all on the floor at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) National Championships, leaving no…
Coaches, athletes navigate pressure in high school sports
Hailey DeGroff | The Chronicle Over the past few decades, youth and high school sports have changed dramatically. What used to be a simple way for kids to play, explore and stay active has now become a carefully planned timeline.Parents, coaches and athletes feel the pressure to excel, hoping to secure opportunities such as college…
Redefining strength, masculinity as new generation finds its voice
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Allison Keim | Editor-in-Chief | The Chronicle Young men face a mirror of expectations, reflecting both who they are and who society expects them to be. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines masculinity as “the quality or nature of the male sex.” For students and staff at Mason High School (MHS), the…
You had to be there: Students reminisce on 2016
Matluba Eshonkulova | The Chronicle Nostalgia has a way of resurfacing in the smallest details: fleeting sounds, passing trends and moments once taken for granted. At Mason High School (MHS), students are reflecting on the year that shaped those memories: 2016.
Origami unfolds opportunities for MHS junior
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle From painting to dancing, Mason High School students are constantly finding new ways to express themselves through art. Many students begin their artistic journeys via classes, but MHS junior Ojas Parekh started with one sheet of paper. At age six, Ojas began learning origami with his father from books and…
