Journey Days take a step forward, but SchooLinks misses the mark
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle When they were first announced, Journey Days excited me: we finally had a clear outline of what we were supposed to do with our independent learning time, easily accessible volunteer and job shadow opportunities, and best of all, two extra days out of the classroom. Mason City Schools’ (MCS) first-ever…
Project Hail Mary
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle Movie Review 5 stars Project Hail Mary has made its way to theaters, earning about $141 million globally in its opening weekend. From the moment the film begins, it pulls you into a visually stunning story that balances massive, life-or-death stakes with deeply emotional storytelling. Gosling delivers one of his…
High-priced brands impact teen spending
Katie Samol | The Chronicle A student walks the halls of their high school in an outfit costing upwards of $500. But they are not dressed in luxury brands or blingy jewelry; they are simply sporting what is in style. Brands rising to popularity among teenagers are pricier than ever. Comfrt, Alo, Essentials and Aviator…
Mason sisters drive brother’s journey to fame
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle On the night of May 14, 2025, the Hikmatulloeva sisters went to bed unaware that helping their little brother would lead to life-changing fame. Two Mason Middle School (MMS) friends Javlon Uzbekov and Anish Sathyanarayanan launched the Instagram page The Zooming Demons (@the_zooming_demons) to document their journey as aspiring MMS…
High school art meets real-world industry in MHS design internships
Grace Ai | The Chronicle From the senior parking passes and coffee bags to the banners in the counselor office at Mason High School (MHS), you’ve probably seen the work of Design Studio Internship- probably without realizing it. A class and a student-led internship opportunity at MHS, Design Studio Internship is a place where students…
Enthusiasm is better than indifference
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Trying to conclude a series as vast in content and popularity as Stranger Things is no small feat. The hit Netflix series has been beloved since 2016, so it is no surprise that fans would still want more content, regardless of how successful or disappointing the finale may be. Enter:…
Winship continues legacy of Mason XC success
Libby Pullen | The Chronicle Five years, five championships. For the Mason High School (MHS) Boys Cross Country team, the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) has gone from a goal to a tradition. Behind the team’s continued success lies years of unwavering effort, leadership, and drive of runners like senior Caden Winship, who capped off an…
