Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Season Review 2.5 stars Ending a show that has conquered pop-culture since 2016 is a monumental task, larger than any interdimensional creature the show’s protagonists had to defeat. After the phenomenal mid-season finale, it seemed impossible to keep season five’s momentum up for four more episodes. Unfortunately, that prediction proved…
Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle Movie Preview Blackphone 2, the sequel to the hit horror film Blackphone officially premiered in theaters last Friday, October 17, and is alread shocking viewers. The original movie, released in 2021, captivated audiences with the chilling story of a kidnapped boy, Finney, who was able to contact his abductor (The…
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle For hijabi students at Mason High School (MHS), faith and fashion go hand-in-hand. Many Muslim girls strengthen their faith by wearing a headscarf called the hijab and following specific standards of modesty. For them, it is a way to represent their faith and embody Islamic principles. While mainstream fashion has…
Esha Firoze | The Chronicle On August 20, the Mason High School (MHS) Varsity Football team stepped onto the field for their season opener against Springboro, with Head Coach Brian Castner leading the way in an unexpected display of Springboro blue and white. For their first game, the MHS coaching staff stepped away from their…
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle “Go back to your own country.” It’s a phrase I’ve experienced, seen and heard immigrants and racial minorities face for the longest time. So this summer, I decided to do exactly that. I went back to my own country. That country was China, known for its futuristic cities and diverse…
Hailey DeGroff | The Chronicle As they transition from playing sports as a child to competing in high school, athletes eventually face a major choice: to pursue a collegiate career or move on. At military academies, student-athletes do not follow the traditional college path; they commit to serve after graduation. There, Division I athletics are…
The Ohio Scholastic Media Association (OSMA) has officially named Allie Keim as the Ohio Journalist of the Year, the organization’s highest individual honor for high school reporters. Keim, a dedicated journalist who has served on The Chronicle staff for three years, currently leads the publication as Editor in Chief. Known for her ability to craft…
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle Social media was once a space for trends, sharing our lives and communicating. While those elements still exist, over time, these platforms have shifted into something much more influential. In recent years, I have noticed that it has become normalized for people to share opinions, beliefs and speak out on…
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…
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle In a world that often feels divided, uncertain and in crisis, moments of unified progress stand out. When the NASA Artemis II program was announced, it seemed to offer our polarized society one of those moments. A return to the Moon, the promise of exploration beyond Earth once again and…
