Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle Name, image and likeness (NIL) deals have changed the game in college sports by al- lowing amateur athletes to get sponsorships with corporations and profit off of their personal brands. The deals can range from local restaurants to luxury car companies or billion-dollar apparel brands. They often come with additional perks like free food or […]
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Khusbu Patel | The Chronicle Myah Natorp is not afraid to get dirty. After watching football from the safety of her home, while players fought to hold the front lines, Sophomore Myah Natorp decided it was time to get herself involved in the action. Natorp had always wanted to be involved in the gritty combat of contact sports and found […]
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Efa Paschka Andrew Little | The Chronicle Freshman cross country runner Efa Paschka was the Comets’ top competitor the first time she stepped on a high school course. She led the team to a victory at the OHSAA Preseason Cross Country Invitational with a fifth-place overall finish. As of September 9th, her personal record of 18:53 is the best 5k […]
Read more1) What issues are you passionate about and what actions have you taken? I’m super passionate about environmentalism. It’s always been a goal of mine to do any small task while being conscious of how my actions affect Earth. I am a co-founder of the initiative EcoDharma, and we work to preserve the Earth through an Indic perspective. On the […]
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Divy Bose | The Chronicle Every sip counts. Students at Mason High School (MHS) can be found with an energy drink in their hands from class to class, prying to keep their eyes open. As students continue to thrive off of these drinks, the popularity of energy drinks has skyrocketed in past years. Many students, however, are unaware of the […]
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Alisha Soni | The Chronicle Modeled after a recent proposed Florida bill, the Ohio House of Representatives has introduced House Bill 616, a bill that would ban discussion over gender identity, sexuality, or critical race theory in grades K-3. A version of Florida’s House Bill 1557, more commonly known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, has been introduced in Ohio. […]
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Muslim student-athletes work to balance life and religion during Ramadan Evelina Gaivoronskaia | The Chronicle Abstaining from food and drink is both physically and mentally challenging, but that demand is enhanced when Muslim athletes juggle the celebration of Ramadan with their beloved sports. Ramadan is a religious holiday that is observed during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During […]
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Unique jobs offer students unorthodox workforce experiences Bradyn Johnson | The Chronicle Without the limitation of a nine-to-five job, students at Mason High School have expanded the traditional definition of a job to a new level. From working at the Cincinnati Zoo to the Four Bridges golf course, teens are finding jobs that pertain to their passions. Starting with part-time […]
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Josie Lorenz | The Chronicle Mason’s Bollywood Dance club is stepping up for more than just dance. The Bollywood Dance club has launched back into action. “Bollywood Dance” refers to dance in the Indian movie industry originating in the 20th century. Original Bollywood dance centers around traditional and Indian folk dance but has evolved to consist of styles like Bhangra […]
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Divy Bose | The Chronicle For gym-goers, dumbbells and barbells are not the only weights they carry. Gym environments often portray themselves as open and inviting, but the pressure surrounding them can be something that students aspiring toward fitness can struggle with. Working out in the gym has become a part of students’ daily routines to keep in shape or […]
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Aimee Liu | The Chronicle While getting behind the wheel is one of the most anticipated events for high schoolers, some students’ driving experiences have been curbed by car crashes. A 2021 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety survey found that teen drivers–those between 15 and 20 years of age–have crash rates nearly four times higher than those for adults. This […]
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Aditya Thiyag | The Chronicle Learning a new language often consists of intense grammar and writing practice, but one club is bringing an alternate approach to teaching English. Speakeasy is a new tutoring club at Mason High School that emphasizes conversation as a method of teaching Mason’s English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Taking place during Connect Time on […]
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Aimee Liu | The Chronicle While each school year contains many of the same practices at Mason High School (MHS), the bell schedule has always remained an inconsistency. The 2021-22 bell schedule at MHS consists of shorter seven-bell days on Mondays and Fridays along with a medley of different block scheduled days the rest of the week, featuring five different […]
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Aditya Thiyag | The Chronicle Despite WandaVision, The Mandalorian, and Cobra Kai all airing new episodes in a single month, none of these western juggernauts could top the anime Attack on Titan as February 2021’s most-watched show in the United States. Anime is an umbrella term used to describe any piece of animation originating from Japan, including films and television […]
Read moreSeniors bypass early graduation to stick around for another Evelina Gaivoronskaia | The Chronicle Mason High School seniors are wrestling with their decision to continue their last year, even though many can already graduate. Senior Ben Haller was one summer English course away from being able to graduate early but decided to stay for his senior year. Due to COVID, […]
Read moreFashion conscious teens showing off more than just their style Divy Bose | The Chronicle Despite the many attempts to ban its appearance, the belly button has resurfaced and it’s here to stay. At least for now. Style, primarily that of the young women at Mason High School, has evolved over time. The world of fashion is constantly changing and […]
Read moreEthical and sustainable living becoming a globally-beneficial student trend Tanya Keskar | The Chronicle A few eco-minded Mason High School students are battling today’s issues by focusing on the impact of their footprints. Last year, senior Preston Meyer decided to become vegan after learning how meat consumption and animal exploitation are some of the worst factors in the climate crisis. […]
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