Review by: Alisha Verma Artist: The Beatles Rating: 4.5/5 53 years after their break up, the Beatles have released their final song. “Now and Then” was recorded by John Lennon in 1977, three years before his death. With the help of artificial intelligence (A.I.), the song has been completed by surviving bandmates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. When it was […]
Read moreReview by: Drew Hoffmaster Artist: Emma Tammi Rating: 3/5 Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) is a game series created by Scott Cawthon and released in August 2014. The franchise has since grown to encompass 20 games, 48 novels and now a movie. The story is based on the plot of the original game, following a security guard named Mike as […]
Read moreAkshay Vadlamani | The Chronicle The passage of Ohio Issue 2 has led to the legalization of marijuana usage for Ohioans over the age of 21, sendingwaves of concern across the state on the detrimental effects of such legislation. Marijuana has been in use medically for almost a century, however, research regarding the effect of its use on mental and […]
Read moreIn the age of hashtags and trending topics, our lives are increasingly intertwined with the vast realm of social media and the internet. It’s a space where opinions clash, movements are born, and ideas spread like wildfire. However, amidst the constant flow of information, there’s a danger lurking— a danger that threatens to oversimplify complex issues and divide us into […]
Read moreSrinidhi Valathappan | The Chronicle As I lie awake in bed, I see the outline of the half-finished 24 x 18 canvas leaning against my bedpost. Last summer, I learned how to paint in the style of ancient Kerala murals and finished an intricate painting over the course of three months. Excited by the possibility of further painting ideas, I […]
Read moreBack when our parents graduated, it was common to hear that people were only applying to two or three different colleges. When a student is asked now, the student might respond with anywhere from five to fifteen colleges. At Mason High School, many students place a large amount of pressure on themselves by loading their schedule with Advanced Placement and […]
Read moreShrija Shandilya | The Chronicle While the stress of college application is very real and daunting, there’s a sense of accomplishment that comes with reaching senior year. You feel like you’ve made it past the worst of it all. Looking back at past years as a senior proves that hindsight really is 20/20. Freshman year is easily the best year […]
Read moreAndrew Little | The Chronicle I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard someone say, “Hollywood has run out of creative ideas,” while watching television and seeing an advertisement for the latest blockbuster. The trend of sequels, reboots, and adaptations of existing Intellectual Property (IP) has dominated the film industry for the majority of my lifetime. The phenomenon seems […]
Read moreRuhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Kelly green. A comet logo. The capital M. Branding, social media and marketing is a key component to building a school image. Using marketing, administration and students can create a unique identity that can stand out in the community. Mason City Schools is no stranger to strategic marketing. Just think of the usage of space […]
Read moreHarper Stull | The Chronicle A person stands on the edge of a vibrant dance floor, where the music’s rhythm pulses through their veins, but they remain an invisible observer in the shadows. Picking out a dress or suit, shoes, deciding on a hair and makeup look and most importantly, a group or date to go with. It’s the unspoken […]
Read moreTaylor Swift’s ongoing concert tour, The Eras Tour, is a phenomenon that is rocking the world. With Swift fans packed into every stadium on her journey throughout the US and crowds even gathering outside, devoted Swifties (the nickname that Swift’s fans use) and critics alike were amazed with the impact that Taylor Swift herself had. The tour’s unprecedented demand and […]
Read moreTaylor Murray | The Chronicle Many high school students find themselves concerned with the impression of their resumes and amount of bullet points on their brag sheets as they near college, especially at an academically competitive school like Mason. However, when you focus all of your efforts on acquiring titles and renown within the school and our clubs, you lose […]
Read moreElina Bishoyi | The Chronicle The skies filled with hues of reds, oranges and grays, and the smoke-laced air are nothing short of an apocalyptic movie. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that the costs for climate and weather disasters from January to August alone are at least a minimum of $1 billion – the largest amount ever spent […]
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Laurel Wang | The Chronicle The idea of “self-care” stems from medical terminology of the 1950s. But it first took on the meaning we know today through the Black Panther Party, as ways civil rights activists could care for themselves to prevent burnout. Alongside self-care came the concept of community care, or a system of support for our communities. The […]
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To graduate from any national high school, students are required to complete courses in non-academic areas that cover life skills, such as health, financial literacy and physical education (PE). To most students, it is nothing more than just a graduation requirement. However, as students prepare for the real world and the responsibilities of being an adult, many are thrust into […]
Read moreBradyn Johnson | The Chronicle The show Gilmore Girls is equipped with seven seasons of approximately 20 episodes each, filled with witty humor and tons of drama. For the first four, the main character Rory Gilmore was in high school. I would watch Rory go to school, date Dean, break up with Dean, date Jess, go to Yale, break up […]
Read moreBradyn Johnson | The Chronicle I have read countless books in my high school career, however, very few have led to important discourse on relevant topics. During the second semester, my English teacher Beth Celenza introduced a book called Their Eyes Were Watching God. At first, I was skeptical since I thought it was just another boring English book. However, […]
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