FOMO is making us miss out on our own lives

Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle The fear of missing out, commonly referred to as FOMO, has become one of the most powerful forces shaping how our generation makes decisions and lives our daily lives. It suggests that somewhere else, someone is having more fun, experiencing more and overall having a better life. And unfortunately, we…

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Thank you, Mason City Schools!

Allie Keim | The Chronicle Many people, whether they are families that I have taken on high school tours through SIBS or my neighbors, have asked me, “Do you really like going to Mason?” And I have unequivocally answered yes.  Like many of my classmates, I have spent my whole life in Mason, Ohio. While…

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The big screen still has a future

Staff Editorial | The Chronicle The big screen still has a future Across the country, movie theaters are closing at a rapid rate. Major theater chains have filed for bankruptcy, smaller independent cinemas are struggling to stay open, and overall box office revenue has dropped to its lowest point since the 1990s. As streaming services…

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It is time to stop fighting and start fixing

Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Here is the thing: no one is listening. From corporations to the classroom, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is finding its footing. The possibilities are promising: it is increasing worker productivity, enhancing lesson plans, allowing for personalized learning and making life more convenient. Whether a corporation is looking to cut costs or…

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Top five Chinese dishes to celebrate the New Year

Grace Ai | The Chronicle Yet again, the Chinese New Year, also referred to as the Spring Festival, rolls around in the eastern hemisphere, skies full of colorful lights and lingering smoke from lit crackers and cooking food. With red envelopes full of cash from relatives and neighbors stuffed in the pockets of children and…

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