Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle With pop-culture-inspired costumes, character-accurate makeup and detailed props, Halloween serves as the finale to October’s festivities. The holiday has long been an opportunity to dress up and showcase personal interests. But the tradition has evolved into a hobby: cosplay. As media such as anime, manga and cartoons become increasingly popular,…
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle At only 16 years old, Mason High School (MHS) students are stepping beyond the traditional school classroom into the world of healthcare through Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training. These students are able to gain hands-on experience in the medical field and explore their futures all in one. The CNA program…
Eshal Firoze | The Chronicle From the rise of club and travel teams to early sports specialization, young athletes have an unprecedented range of choices in the athletic opportunities they pursue. With the increase in opportunities has come an increase in high school selection beyond an athlete’s home district. This shift is pushing the Mason…
Evelyn Bahm | The Chronicle As the 2026 cross country season gears up, one name carries three stories. Each of the Moran siblings have been able to define themselves within the Mason High School (MHS) cross country community. Emily Moran, Tommy Moran and Ally Moran are siblings and students who are all a part of…
Staff Editorial | The Chronicle $18 billion. That’s how much money Meta Platforms agreed to pay over the course of the next decade to a coalition of United States (US) states and territories to resolve a major landmark lawsuit. In this lawsuit settled on August 26, Meta also agreed to begin enforcing tighter screen time…
Nora Ghobril | The Chronicle Movie Review 5 stars “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” was a significant turning point in the evolution of one of Marvel’s most prominent superheroes. “Brand New Day” feels like a major transition into a new era for Spider-Man. The film follows Peter Parker as he dedicates his life to being full-time…
Katie Samol | Managing Editor | The Chronicle Movie Review 5 stars In “The Odyssey”, director Christopher Nolan adapts Homer’s epic poem, bringing Odysseus’ (Matt Damon) journey to the screen with a star-studded cast, larger-than-life visuals and bold interpretations of the scenes of the poem. There is arguably no story as huge, as truly epic…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Movie Review 3.5 stars Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the gang’s return to the big screen for the fifth time since 1995 was simultaneously a safety net and a risk. While Pixar can count on audiences showing up to see these beloved characters over and over, further additions to the “Toy…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle The Common App is not the only thing that opens on August 1. A tidal wave of back to school hauls and wishlists flood our feeds, breaking up the block of “What to do this summer to get into your dream college” posts. I’ll admit it: I love back to…
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle On August 25, 2026 at the age of 80, musician, businesswoman, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton passed away, and with her vanished some of the sparkle that she brought into the world. Not just an artist, Dolly was a woman who made a fortune on her talent and boldly refused…
