Review by: Ruhi Kaneria Artist: Rick Astley Rating: 4/5 Rick Astley, popularly known for “Never Gonna Give You Up” is back from his 5-year hiatus with new, energized hits. Astley’s new album Are We There Yet?, released October 13th, 2023 contains 12 songs, with the standouts being“Never Gonna Stop” and “Dippin My Feet.” “Never Gonna Stop” is a very soul-pop […]
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Read moreWritten by: Harper Stull Director: David Gordon Green Rating: 3/5 The first Exorcist movie came out in 1973 and was such a hit that the franchise has since produced five more films. After an 18 year hiatus in the franchise, The Exorcist: Believer was released on October 6, 2023, bringing in $27.2 million on its opening weekend. The Exorcist: Believer’s […]
Read moreBack when our parents graduated, it was common to hear that people were only applying to two or three different colleges. When a student is asked now, the student might respond with anywhere from five to fifteen colleges. At Mason High School, many students place a large amount of pressure on themselves by loading their schedule with Advanced Placement and […]
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Allie Keim | The Chronicle Taylor Murray | The Chronicle Political pins and parades are becoming a staple of the lives of several MHS students. On November 7th, Mason adults will gather to vote on numerous issues and public offices, including their preferred Mason City Council candidates for three open seats. Out of Tony Bradburn (incumbent), Josh Styrcula (incumbent), Joy […]
Read moreSrinidhi Valathappan | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) is full of students who strive for success at everything the school has to offer including the brand new book study. This relentless drive often brings with it stress, burnout and a highly competitive culture that can take a toll on the well-being of students. Senior Nura Salem is a first-year […]
Read moreShrija Shandilya | The Chronicle While the stress of college application is very real and daunting, there’s a sense of accomplishment that comes with reaching senior year. You feel like you’ve made it past the worst of it all. Looking back at past years as a senior proves that hindsight really is 20/20. Freshman year is easily the best year […]
Read moreShrija Shandilya | The Chronicle The Mason boys’ water polo team is entering uncharted waters during its most successful season ever. The team recently placed second at the Ohio Cup, its highest finish ever, and is the second seed in the upcoming Ohio Water Polo Association (OWPA) state tournament. Senior Andrei Khudiakov attributes the team’s success to their increased intensity […]
Read moreDrew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle Teens gulp down a fruit punch or blue raspberry flavored drink not knowing the true effects it has on their bodies. According to the Center of Disease Control, 51.5% of teenagers in the United States spend time in the gym building strength and becoming fit for three or more days in a week. Exercising as […]
Read moreElina Bishoyi | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) girls are scouting for adventure through Scouts BSA. Originally created with the intent of training young boys in survival skills and discipline for the military, Scouts BSA has undergone many changes since it was founded as the program’s focus shifted to the development of character and skill. In 2017, the Boys […]
Read moreReview by: Hudson Pitcock Artist: Drake Rating: 3/5 Last June, Drake announced he was working on a new album in an advertisement for his close friend and collaborator Kenza Samir’s poetry book Titles Ruin Everything. In the announcement, Drake referenced a quote from his hit song Headlines: “They say they miss the old Drake, girl don’t tempt me,” teasing this […]
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Akshay Vadlamani | The Chronicle The monster in your nightmares this Halloween may very well be the kid sitting next to you in Biology class. Scare actors are people who audition for various roles in haunted houses or haunted attractions, such as Halloween Haunt at Kings Island or Twisted Trails at Kirkwood Camp & Adventure Park. Donning scary costumes and […]
Read moreAndrew Little | The Chronicle I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard someone say, “Hollywood has run out of creative ideas,” while watching television and seeing an advertisement for the latest blockbuster. The trend of sequels, reboots, and adaptations of existing Intellectual Property (IP) has dominated the film industry for the majority of my lifetime. The phenomenon seems […]
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Mitchell McMillen | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) athletes are embracing a new “Smart” training method. The motto has even been printed on t-shirts and worn by student-athletes throughout the school. Trent Smart, the Director of Strength and Conditioning at MHS, has brought a fresh style of training to Mason athletics since joining the staff in 2022. Smart grew […]
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Andrew Little | Editor-in-Chief When quarterback Quinn Brown’s name is announced on Friday nights, Mason fans may be experiencing déjà vu. For the fifth time in six years, one of the Brown brothers is the signal caller for the Comets. Quinn spent the past three years playing tight end for the Mason football team, watching his older brothers Collin (2018-19) […]
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Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) senior Aaditya Anandram and sophomore Amruta Anandram’s familial connection to motorcycles and mopeds kickstarted their passion for the rev. The Anandrams have grown up with the influence of motorcycles and mopeds in their lives. Aaditya said that in India, where their parents are from, the main modes of transportation are motorcycles, […]
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