Editorial Cartoon: 4/12/2024
Illustration by Becca Hunter
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From Lockdown to Cap and Gown
Srinidhi Valathappan | The Chronicle “Unprecedented circumstances.” As I sit down to write this column, it’s hard to believe that four years have passed since the world as we knew it came to a screeching halt. Four years ago, on March 12, 2020, I spent my first bell Physical Science class discussing the new coronavirus phenomenon that seemed to take […]
Read moreEditorial Cartoon: 3/8/24
Illustration by Becca Hunter
Read moreDedication is Important — In Moderation
Taylor Murray | The Chronicle Dedication is Important — In Moderation There may be such a thing as being too dedicated to your sport. Mason is an incredibly competitive and high-achieving district. When most people talk about Mason compared to other schools, they refer to our academic prowess. However, just as equally impressive is our athletes’ dedication to their sports. […]
Read moreThe AP Frenzy
Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle Advanced Placement (AP) classes have continually been a topic of conversation in high schools across the country, whether students are discussing how many APs to take, which ones to enroll in or if they’re even worth it. They are designed to be rigorous and demanding courses that take up time and mental space. AP classes […]
Read moreStaff Editorial: Open your eyes to your reliance on your cell phone
Recently, AT&T users were impacted by a widespread phone network outage that disrupted essential services like calling and texting. After service was restored, several articles like “Don’t fret, here are messaging apps if service goes out” and “AT&T outage just a preview of what can happen when cell service goes out: How to prepare” made headlines. In an age where […]
Read moreThe Impact of Social Media on Aesthetics [WEB EXCLUSIVE]
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Coquette. Grunge. Preppy. Streetwear. Academia. 90s. Quiet luxury. Old money. Y2K. Clothing aesthetics. They are everywhere, from our phones to our stores. At first glance, aesthetics seem beneficial. They provide a way for people to express themselves in a style they see fit. But with new aesthetics emerging every month, the once easy way to […]
Read moreLong-Term Benefits of Talking about Inclusivity
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Inclusivity is a term that has spearheaded many conversations in the past years, from executive board meetings to the sphere of Mason High School (MHS). Here, students and staff work to facilitate conversations of inclusion and belonging with the aid of the diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI) principles. By using diversity, equity, and inclusion as […]
Read moreBarbie and the irony of Hollywood
In most of the entertainment industry, there are evident standards for female and male characters. Women are intended to be beautiful, calm and ditsy, while men get to be heroes and warriors. Although the industry has still developed a scene of iconic female characters, it is easy to be blindsided into believing the scales are equal. Take the Golden Globes, […]
Read moreMy take on the Apple vs. Android debate
Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle Green text message bubbles. Lightning chargers. Different operating systems. These are just some of the differences between Apple and Android devices. People always want to be trendy. To be trendy in 2007, people were rocking the newest fashion trend, low-rise jeans, or using Microsoft Vista. In June 2007, the first iPhone came out, and people […]
Read moreEditorial Cartoon – 2/2/2024
Illustration by Becca Hunter
Read moreNiksen: The Art of Doing Nothing
Srinidhi Valathappan | The Chronicle As second-semester seniors, we find ourselves at a crossroads where the infamous “senioritis” tends to creep in, stealing away our motivation and leaving us with a sense of restlessness. It’s a curious sensation, this tug-of-war between the allure of newfound freedom and the lingering responsibilities that tether us to the world we’ve known. However, amidst […]
Read moreChristmas consumerism
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Hauls and influencers. Consumerism has been rooted in our history for centuries. From the exotic items presented on the market in the 18th century to the boom of department stores in the early 19th century, humans have always been looking for the next best thing, whether it is new spices, shiny […]
Read moreFinals do not define you
Megan Lee | The Chronicle Amidst the three long weeks between Thanksgiving and Winter Break, the countless hours of school work, studying and striving to stay motivated are starting to show. Now more than ever it takes strength to keep yourself in a position to stay motivated through the holiday season, especially doing the thing most dread during the holidays: […]
Read moreAppreciate abstract art
Nishka Mishra | The Chronicle Everyone loves to hate abstract art. It is something we as a society can all seem to band together against. Splatters of paint on a canvas, all-white painting and shapes that look like they could have been drawn by a kindergartener hung up in some of the most famous museums around the world and sold […]
Read moreEditorial Cartoon – 12/14/2023
Illustration by Becca Hunter
Read moreChampionship or Bust
Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle Second place is the first loser. This seems to be a prevalent mentality in Mason athletics, but it shouldn’t be. When I attended the state cross-country meet, most Mason runners had high hopes for a third consecutive championship victory. Instead, they fell just short and placed second to a very talented Massillon Jackson team. It […]
Read moreAlbum Review: 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
Review by: Megan Lee Artist: Taylor Swift Rating: 5/5 Taylor Swift has continued the rerelease of her first six studio albums with the release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) on October 27. Originally released in 2014, 1989 was seen as Swift’s first full pop album. Amplifying the fun, poppyvibe of the original, 1989 (Taylor’s Version) has cemented itself as a pure […]
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