Student led badminton club gains traction within MHS
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle Rackets, rallies and shuttlecocks bring a new lively energy on the courts, thanks to Mason High School’s (MHS) brand-new Badminton Club. Since the club’s formation only a few months ago, it has quickly become 50+ members strong with a mix of seasoned players and those who had previously never touched…
Convenience is not worth the cost
Grace Ai | The Chronicle It is easy to sit back and let a computer take care of the hard things for you; to let it unshackle the burdens of responsibility when the clock ticks too close to the deadline. I mean, how many times have you already done that? When life feels like a…
Limiting access to mental health care for teens is a step backward
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle If someone collapses and needs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), we do not wait for a parent or guardian to approve lifesaving care. We act immediately because a life is at stake. However, a proposal in Ohio state legislation places a similar barrier between teenagers and mental health support. Current Ohio law…
It is time to stop fighting and start fixing
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Here is the thing: no one is listening. From corporations to the classroom, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is finding its footing. The possibilities are promising: it is increasing worker productivity, enhancing lesson plans, allowing for personalized learning and making life more convenient. Whether a corporation is looking to cut costs or…
The big screen still has a future
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…
Project Hail Mary
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle Movie Review 5 stars Project Hail Mary has made its way to theaters, earning about $141 million globally in its opening weekend. From the moment the film begins, it pulls you into a visually stunning story that balances massive, life-or-death stakes with deeply emotional storytelling. Gosling delivers one of his…
Kiss all the time. Disco, occasionally
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Album Review 3.5 stars It would be difficult to find a more accurate title for Harry Styles’ fourth solo album. Released on March 6, this record consists of roughly three fourths “Kiss” — reflective, tender lyrics developed in Styles’ three year self discovery journey — and one fourth “Disco” —…
THE DRAMA
Katie Samol | The Chronicle Movie Review 3 stars The Drama, a romantic dark comedy released this April, was set within the anxious thrum and eventual explosion of Charlie (Robert Pattinson) and Emma’s (Zendaya) wedding week. I found the film funnier than expected, in at times ridiculous, gruesome ways. Although well done, the film lacked…
THE SHOW 26
Jonathan Leichman | Business Manager | The Chronicle Game Review 4 stars San Diego Studio’s Major League Baseball (MLB) The Show 26 takes a deeper dive into the MLB via video game format. “The Show” came out first in 2006, and has since been re-released every March, with improved software, different players, and up-to-date stats….