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…
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…
Grace Ai | The Chronicle From the senior parking passes and coffee bags to the banners in the counselor office at Mason High School (MHS), you’ve probably seen the work of Design Studio Internship- probably without realizing it. A class and a student-led internship opportunity at MHS, Design Studio Internship is a place where students…
Matluba Eshonkulova | The Chronicle Movie Review 4 Stars Michael, the long-awaited biopic about Michael Jackson, arrived with high expectations and a visually engaging tribute to his legacy on April 24, 2026. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, the film follows Jackson’s rise from child star to global icon, highlighting both his talent…
Hailey DeGroff | The Chronicle Over the past few decades, youth and high school sports have changed dramatically. What used to be a simple way for kids to play, explore and stay active has now become a carefully planned timeline.Parents, coaches and athletes feel the pressure to excel, hoping to secure opportunities such as college…
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle With every kick, turn and flip, Alex Hodges and Tighe Albers are doing more than just dancing; they are breaking stereotypes. Overcoming assumptions of what a dancer looks like, these two juniors provide the Mason High School (MHS) dance team with unique skills and energy. Albers is currently competing as…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle A quick glance at the 2025-26 Mason City Schools academic calendar reveals a major change: no more Personal Learning Days. Replaced by four Journey Days spread throughout the school year, this change is expected to provide a more structured, meaningful learning experience for students and staff outside of the classroom….
Allie Keim | The Chronicle Many people, whether they are families that I have taken on high school tours through SIBS or my neighbors, have asked me, “Do you really like going to Mason?” And I have unequivocally answered yes. Like many of my classmates, I have spent my whole life in Mason, Ohio. While…
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