Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle “Checkmate.” After six months of tireless preparation, the Mason High School (MHS) Varsity Dance Team prepares for the most high-stakes game of chess they have ever played: on center stage at Universal Dance Association (UDA) Nationals in Orlando, Florida. The UDA not only hosts the largest high school and collegiate dance competitions of the year, […]
Read moreAybika Kamil | The Chronicle With over 3,500 students, Mason High School (MHS) is a hub for all kinds of people – even famous TikTokers. MHS sophomore Azizbek Ismoiljonov started posting on TikTok in April 2024. His first video was greeted with over 1.5 million likes. In the post, he filmed himself holding his brother’s baby to a trending audio. […]
Read moreAkshay Vadlamani | The Chronicle For most Mason High School seniors, the college application process is already a complex maze of deadlines, essays and decisions. But for international students, that maze comes with additional twists and turns that can entirely reshape their academic futures. From dealing with visa requirements to facing limited financial aid options from translating their previous academic […]
Read moreSololiya Ebba | The Chronicle With tiny hand weights and a rolled-up yoga mat, Pilates has become a favorite fitness trend among younger generations. What started as a workout became a social ritual — part exercise, part connection. Studios across the nation have experienced an influx in teenage and young adult memberships. As Pilates gains popularity, it iss not just […]
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Libby Pullen and Editor Staff | The Chronicle With the 2025 season reaching its high-stakes finale, Mason High School’s Swimming and Diving team aims to extend its legacy of dominance in the Greater Miami Conference Tournament. As the squad gears up for postseason action, they continue to showcase the powerful synergy between the speed of the swimmers and the skill […]
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Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle After seeing their five-season streak of winning or sharing the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) championships come to an end last year, the varsity Mason boys bowling team is making a strong push this season to reclaim their spot at the top. However, they have got some work ahead of them and will need their younger […]
Read moreRating: 3.5/5 By: Kaiya Lakes J Cole’s album, The Warm Up, originally a mixtape put out in 2009 prior to his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story, was re-released on most major streaming services this November. Throughout all 22 songs, Cole creates an entertaining and rhythmic listening experience — he’s able to tell a full story that keeps listeners […]
Read moreRating: 4/5 By: Hudson Pitcock GNX, released on November 22, was American rapper Kendrick Lamar’s sixth studio album. Following his last album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, this is Lamar’s first official album release since his departure from working with record label Top Dawg Entertainment. With J. Cole re-releasing his project The Warm Up, on the same day, many […]
Read moreRating: 4.5/5 By: Grace Ai and Sahaj Datta Arcane returns with the same mix of stunning animation and complex characters in its second season, released three years after its first in 2021. Based on the popular game League of Legends, the show brought each character into their game form seamlessly and expanded much of its world in doing so. It […]
Read moreRating: 5/5 By: Taylor Murray Follow the yellow-brick road to the closest theater to go catch Wicked! Wicked is the 2024 movie-musical adaptation of the first act of the Wizard of Oz-inspired Broadway musical first performed in 2003. The film follows the journey of Elphaba, a young woman with green skin and magical talent, becoming the Wicked Witch of the […]
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 moreRuhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Block Blast! has recently risen to popularity, hooking high schoolers into the simple yet addictive game experience. Block Blast! is a spin-off of Tetris: the premise of the game is to fill in an eight-by-eight grid with different colored blocks to clear or “blast” out a section of the board when it gets perfectly filled […]
Read moreEmily Kemper | The Chronicle For some, the holiday season starts as soon as the last trick-or-treaters disappear down the end of the street, but for me, they always began with a slice of leftover pumpkin pie for breakfast before heading out for Black Friday shopping. However, in the last few years, I have stayed bundled up in bed – […]
Read moreSololiya Ebba | The Chronicle For as long as I can remember, I have been an athlete. 16 years of my life have been filled with the chaos of games, practices, lessons, meets and tournaments. I was the kid whose parents put them in every sport imaginable ‒ tennis, soccer, dance, gymnastics and swimming ‒ in hopes that one would […]
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Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle The Mason Men’s Hockey team has spun off the 2024-2025 winter season with fresh goals and renewed excitement. New to the rink this season, they have been required to wear additional protection to keep themselves and their teammates safe. Hockey is notorious for its aggressive nature, making it one of the most dangerous contact sports. […]
Read moreJack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle From listening to a specific music artist to following a strict pre-game meal, Mason High School (MHS) athletes will do anything to help them prepare for a victory. The smallest routines can play the biggest part in an athlete’s performances. One thing many athletes have in common is their superstitions. These superstitions are often unique […]
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Libby Pullen | The Chronicle With grit, determination, and a growing roster, the Mason Girls wrestling team is making its mark at Mason, challenging stereotypes and inspiring future athletes. What was once seen as an unconventional male sport is evolving into a more inclusive environment, inviting young athletes to step on the mat and compete in a male-dominated sport. Societal […]
Read moreGrace Ai | The Chronicle As students at Mason High School (MHS) prepare for the next chapter of their lives, many end up stuck at the crossroads when it comes to college majors and future careers. For some, they chose their paths based on passion. Senior Kieran Niska, currently in the MHS’s Honors Symphony Orchestra, plans on pursuing a Bachelor’s […]
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