Maria Ataya | The Chronicle Social media was once a space for trends, sharing our lives and communicating. While those elements still exist, over time, these platforms have shifted into something much more influential. In recent years, I have noticed that it has become normalized for people to share opinions, beliefs and speak out on…
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) has never been a stranger to competitions. During first bell on January 16, 2026, I joined dozens of other MHS students in anxiously logging into the Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards website. My heart was pounding as I searched through the 17-page “winners” document, only…
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…
Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle Zootopia 2, which hit movie theaters last November, has resurfaced since its initial release, only this time with a slew of negative comments surrounding it. Many people online have begun to condemn the content of the film, arguing that it was too “woke” because of concepts such as LGBTQ characters…
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle What does it mean to be “smart”? Does it mean being in the gifted program in elementary school? Getting 100’s on every test? Taking the most Advanced Placement (AP) courses? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as “having or showing a high degree of mental ability.” But what does that truly…
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:…
Staff Editorial | The Chronicle In a time when political division is more prominent than ever, it can feel like unity is just a concept. Social media feeds are filled with partisan arguments, news headlines highlight conflict and it is easy to forget how much we still share. The truth is, we are growing up…
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle At Mason High School (MHS), distractions are easy to spot. When finals week hits, we want to scroll through Instagram Reels. When quarter grades are about to go in, we are busy picking out our Homecoming dresses. As society modernizes itself and attention spans shorten, it is becoming increasingly noticeable…
