Opinion

Allison Keim | The Chronicle To many of us, it is so clear how we are divided. Girl or boy. Rich or poor. Republican or Democrat. I feel that I am a very aware citizen. I know which societal issues concern me most, I know which political party I align with and I know I…

Staff Editorial | The Chronicle A wave of newer and younger teachers are being hired to work at Mason High School (MHS). With shared interests in music, clothes and the latest TikTok trends, these teachers can make classrooms feel less intimidating for students, a shift in a learning environment that makes it more comfortable to…

Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle With recent allegations of professional athletes and coaches betting on their own games, many are questioning the integrity of the sports they love so much. Kash Patel, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), recently announced a major case tied to the National Basketball Association (NBA) and illegal gambling….

Kallen Hansen | The Chronicle Face it – you are still a kid. You are most likely in high school, you are most likely a legal minor and you are most likely a dependent on someone’s tax returns. But even if none of those things apply to you, you are still living life for the…

Staff Editorial | The Chronicle We have all fallen victim to ragebait. Whether it is a dig from a friend, a social media post designed to provoke anger or even a family member making unnecessary comments at the family function. There is a special kind of chaos that ensues when someone insults your whole personality…

Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle Late-night television has always been where America unwinds and laughs at itself; poking fun at political figures, mocking pop culture icons and turning the chaos of our nation into a comedic sketch. Lately, the jokes have become stale. On September 15th, 2025, late-night star Jimmy Kimmel made comments regarding the…

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…

Katie Samol | The Chronicle I have been the lonely bird in the nest for a little over a year now.  Let me explain myself. I am the youngest of three kids. My older brother Noah is five years older than me, and my sister Abby is three years older. Three autumns ago, my brother…