Henry Clipson | The Chronicle As students in Ohio begin the new school year, they face a stricter attendance structure leaving less wiggle room for excuses. Ohio House Bill 96, put into place for 2026 and 2027, states that if a student misses 5% of instructional time, equaling nine days, districts must notify parents. A…
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle Album Review 4 Stars For a band which has seemingly flown under the radar for the past decade, The Foo Fighters manage to deliver a shockingly solid album with Your Favorite Toy. At a little over 30 minutes, Your Favorite Toy is an uptempo, noisy collection of simple but successful…
Grace Ai | The Chronicle Yet again, the Chinese New Year, also referred to as the Spring Festival, rolls around in the eastern hemisphere, skies full of colorful lights and lingering smoke from lit crackers and cooking food. With red envelopes full of cash from relatives and neighbors stuffed in the pockets of children and…
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle From painting to dancing, Mason High School students are constantly finding new ways to express themselves through art. Many students begin their artistic journeys via classes, but MHS junior Ojas Parekh started with one sheet of paper. At age six, Ojas began learning origami with his father from books and…
Nicole D’Silva | The Chronicle At Mason High School, students are turning skills like cutting hair and painting nails into the first steps of a professional future in cosmetology. As interest in skilled trades grows, a number of seniors plan to enter the cosmetology field after graduation. The industry spans hair cutting and styling, nail…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle One voice counts the notes in the music, a hand flips through the practice workbook, another demonstrates the finger position on an instrument, all as a new musician successfully plays a brand new note. While a typical band or orchestra class at Mason High School (MHS) focuses on the whole…
Katie Samol | The Chronicle Movie Review 3 stars The Drama, a romantic dark comedy released this April, was set within the anxious thrum and eventual explosion of Charlie (Robert Pattinson) and Emma’s (Zendaya) wedding week. I found the film funnier than expected, in at times ridiculous, gruesome ways. Although well done, the film lacked…
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Generation Z is often described as the generation of self-care. Born between 1997 and 2012, this generation has prioritized mental and physical well-being, openly discussed mental health and sought out professional help and wellness practices more than any generation before them. But along with this shift comes a wave of…
