Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle Liberty Center, Kenwood Mall and local movie theaters have long served Mason youth as social hotspots. But the recent rise of sweet treat culture is redefining gathering spaces for teens. With the growing number of dessert shops around Mason, teens not only find trendy treats but also a shared space…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Season Review 2.5 stars Ending a show that has conquered pop-culture since 2016 is a monumental task, larger than any interdimensional creature the show’s protagonists had to defeat. After the phenomenal mid-season finale, it seemed impossible to keep season five’s momentum up for four more episodes. Unfortunately, that prediction proved…
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…
Grace Ai | The Chronicle As many seniors gear up for their four-year journeys to college after graduation, some are gearing up for a different journey, one that takes them to different parts of the world: mission trips. Missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are those who travel around the globe…
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…
Katie Samol | The Chronicle One Saturday during an early summer afternoon, Makayla Conder’s life was changed in an instant. Makayla Conder is a Mason High School junior and a C3 complete tetraplegic, meaning all four of her limbs and her torso are paralyzed. On May 28, 2022, Makayla was sitting on a tire swing…
Kaho Asai | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) accumulates a number of new students every year. Many come from neighboring counties or states, but for some, they are new to the country entirely, and have left their homes for an unfamiliar place 6,000 miles away. Some manufacturing companies in Japan frequently send their employees…
Staff Editorial | The Chronicle The big screen still has a future Across the country, movie theaters are closing at a rapid rate. Major theater chains have filed for bankruptcy, smaller independent cinemas are struggling to stay open, and overall box office revenue has dropped to its lowest point since the 1990s. As streaming services…
Hailey DeGroff | The Chronicle After winning the OHSAA State Championship last October, the Mason High School (MHS) Girls Varsity Tennis team enters the 2025 fall season with one goal: to defend the title. With a strong returning lineup and consistent work ethic, expectations are high. The program has established itself as a powerhouse, capturing…
