United Sound program promotes inclusivity through music
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle One voice counts the notes in the music, a hand flips through the practice workbook, another demonstrates the finger position on an instrument, all as a new musician successfully plays a brand new note. While a typical band or orchestra class at Mason High School (MHS) focuses on the whole…
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…
Celebrating 100 years of Black History Month
Mason students, staff unite to defend identity and history amidst shifting national policies Sololiya Ebba | Managing Editor | The Chronicle History, by simple definition, records the people, events and ideas that have shaped society over time. The way those histories are taught and preserved plays a pivotal role in how individuals understand and interact…
Super Bowl Half-Time Show
Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle Show Review 4 Stars Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known to the world as Bad Bunny, took the stage by storm at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026. The 60th NFL Super Bowl served as Bad Bunny’s medium, painting a colorful and rich visual of Puerto Rico…
OCTANE
Hudson Pitcock | The Chronicle Album Review 4 Stars The popular American rapper Don Toliver released his fifth studio album near the end of January and it quickly reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard 200 within just two weeks of its release. Being his first top-charting album, Octane has not only appealed to his…
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…
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…