Opinion

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…

Staff Editorial | The Chronicle Not every friendship has to survive the weekend. Some of the best ones live in the classroom: the “school friends” who share inside jokes about the difficulty of an Advanced Placement class, are quick to compare test scores and make the clock move faster until the bell rings. These are…

Sophie Allen | The Chronicle Ohio became the first state to require all public school districts to adopt a formal policy on the usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education this year. For better or worse, AI is changing the landscape of classrooms. Schools are being forced to adapt to it. Mason High School specifically…

Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Over the years, we have seen a shift towards influencer and celebrity transparency. With content revealing more of their nitty-gritty reality, influencers have managed to create relatability and humanize their glamorous lives. From revealing cosmetic procedures to opening up about health struggles, influencers are pulling back the curtain on the…

Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle For as long as I can remember, September 11th has been a sad day. A day where students go to school and take a moment of silence before beginning their classes, a day where parents reflect and recount where they were and how they felt all those years ago, a…