Staff Editorial | The Chronicle The normality of Ohio public schools is currently threatened by House Bill 96. Governor DeWine’s proposed budget will cut around $100 million that funds schools and instead enhance school voucher programs for charter schools. Mason City Schools has received steady funding from the state for the past 10 years. Consequently, Ohio residents could be faced […]
Read moreStaff Ed The infamous Super Bowl halftime show gathers around 65,000 people on average every year, whereas the average concert attendance is 6,000 to 20,000. It is no secret that artists who perform there gain massive publicity and are widely watched, not only by the thousands of people in the stadium, but the millions watching from their couches as well. […]
Read moreKatie Samol | The Chronicle What is the next thing you are looking forward to? As soon as I pose the question, I would guess an answer pops right up. Maybe it is a holiday, a school dance, a weekend, or a vacation. This past October, I redownloaded my Countdown app and began entering upcoming events into the system so […]
Read moreGrab your snow shovels and your sunscreen. You will be needing both this year. Some may consider the concept of climate change as liberal jargon or an issue of the past. But the truth is that without making changes now, future generations are at risk. There have been several attempts to delay climate change, such as the 2015 Paris Agreement. […]
Read moreMegan Lee | The Chronicle Starting on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire spread over 23,000 acres, devastating the city of Los Angeles. The state of California is no stranger to wildfires. But for some reason, this blazing storm gained a lot more attention from the media, with every news outlet across the country broadcasting the state of the damage. […]
Read moreStaff Ed As we head closer to the holidays, the exciting promise of delicious food, presents and warm lights beckons us. However, there is another aspect to the season. One that we should keep at the forefront of our hearts. Prince Wise, at just seven years old, received a heart transplant in 2021. He stayed at the hospital for rehabilitation […]
Read moreStaff Ed | The Chronicle The phone eats first. You jokingly say it as you swat your friends hands out of the frame of the photo. The food sits waiting on the table as you angle, capture, and edit a series of photos to add to your Instagram story. We have all been guilty of this, but why do we […]
Read moreWith the 2024 school year coming to an end, the halls are buzzing with excitement and nostalgia. This year has been filled with unique memorable moments, challenges and achievements. Yet, one thing remains constant: change. This year, we will bid farewell to many familiar faces; not only the graduating class of 2024, but our principal too. Bobby Dodd’s guidance and […]
Read moreRecently, 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 moreIn 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 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 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 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 moreTo 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 moreOur lives are consumed with the idea that popularity earns you a spot, whether it be on the team, in the club, or in a position of leadership. The number of people who know your name, the number of followers you have or how many people you can call your friend – these social constructs have defined leadership for our […]
Read moreLong before the rise of social media, we have seen women put against one another for reasons ranging from publicity stunts to actual heartbreaks. Most recently, social media outlets have erupted with speculation about celebrities Selena Gomez and Hailey Beiber. Justin Bieber and Selena, who originally began dating in 2010, battled their on-and-off relationship for eight years until they called […]
Read moreSpeculations about a mysterious balloon have taken U.S. media outlets by storm. From January 28 to February 4, 2023, the sudden appearance of a high-altitude balloon in the U.S. airspace created much paranoia throughout the country. The first reported sighting was when the balloon was 6o,000 feet over Billings, Montana, on Februrary 1. The U.S. Department of Defense announced the […]
Read moreWealth should not be a factor in scoring well on standardized tests. The SAT and ACT are standardized tests created to assess students’ proficiency in math, reading, and writing, but since testing has become a significant factor in college admission decisions as supposed indicators of college success, income inequality has become extremely prevalent. Although many colleges have been cutting back […]
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