FOMO is making us miss out on our own lives
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle The fear of missing out, commonly referred to as FOMO, has become one of the most powerful forces shaping how our generation makes decisions and lives our daily lives. It suggests that somewhere else, someone is having more fun, experiencing more and overall having a better life. And unfortunately, we…
Snow Ball no more: MHS pivots to winter social
Katie Samol | The Chronicle No sparkly dresses, no formal shoes, no Snow Ball. For the first time in four years, Mason High School (MHS) is scrapping its winter dance and replacing it with the Winter Chill Out social. Organized by the MHS Student Government (StuGo), the new social will be held at Mason Middle…
On the road, friendships grow beyond competition
Grace Ai | The Chronicle Competitions, whether academic or athletic, can be incredibly stressful. However, some students at Mason High School (MHS) have found that the friends they made while competing are just as rewarding as coming back with a trophy. From D.C. to Disney World, MHS students have the opportunity to join many extracurricular…
Origami unfolds opportunities for MHS junior
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…
Sweet treat takeover: hangouts redefined for teens in Mason
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…
INS AND OUTS OF 2026: Looking beyond the past… and into the future
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle
F1: The Movie
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle Movie Review 4.5 Stars Produced by seven-time (arguably eight) world-champion Lewis Hamilton, with appearances from every driver and team from the 2025 Formula 1 season, F1: The Movie has been embraced by audiences around the world, whether die-hard F1 fans or not. The film follows Sonny Hayes, a once-promising F1…
It: Welcome to Derry
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle Show Preview The eight-episode series It: Welcome to Derry is scheduled to premiere Sunday, October 26, bringing fans back into Stephen King’s terrifying universe. Serving as a prequel to Andy Muschietti’s two-part blockbuster adaptation of Stephen King’s 1986 novel, the series traces the origins of Pennywise, the clown that has…