Harper Stull | The Chronicle A person stands on the edge of a vibrant dance floor, where the music’s rhythm pulses through their veins, but they remain an invisible observer in the shadows. Picking out a dress or suit, shoes, deciding on a hair and makeup look and most importantly, a group or date to go with. It’s the unspoken […]
Read moreHarper Stull | The Chronicle From the backyard to the soccer pitch, twins Allyson and Allyvia Canham’s unique connection is propelling a strong start to their Mason Comet careers. Fraternal twin sisters, Allyson and Allyvia Canham entered the high school sports scene with a built in support system. The sisters grew up playing on the same club team, and are […]
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Mitchell McMillen | The Chronicle In previous years the Black Hole, cheerleaders, band, and football players have all worked separately. These groups were seen as unconnected with their own ideas. However, a new coalition is working to unify these groups to improve the atmosphere in Comet Country. The new Mason Student Leaders Connecting Energy Group has its sights set on […]
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Hudson Pitcock | The Chronicle Barbie and Oppenheimer at first seemed like an odd pairing, but the two movies, released on July 21, 2023, went on to break records at the box office and infiltrated culture. Despite being put out by different studios (Oppenheimer released by Universal and Barbie released by Warner Brothers) and having different, distinct subject matters, the […]
Read moreAybika Kamil | The Chronicle Piece by piece, Mason High School (MHS) Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics teacher, Steve Mays, has built his interest in the franchise ‘Star Wars’ into his life. Mays has had an interest in Star Wars since he was a child and has always received Star Wars toys for birthdays and holidays. His love for the franchise […]
Read moreShrija Shandilya | The Chronicle On August 3, 2023, the state of Florida announced that they will be effectively banning the teaching of Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology. The state’s department of education informed school leaders that the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under state law. Both of these topics are part of the AP Psychology curriculum, […]
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Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle The impacts of hurricanes blow far beyond the coast. Every year, destructive hurricanes engulf the coast of the United States between the months of June and November. They carry large amounts of rain, wind and storm surge that hammer the coast for a few days, causing many deaths and injuries. According to the National Weather […]
Read moreRuhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Hoping to keep students in line, administration institute cones to regulate left-behind lunchtime messes. The Mason High School (MHS) administration is taking a more forward approach to improving the cleanliness of the lunchroom through the use of cones. These small orange cones, often showcased at the front table on the lunchroom stage, have been used […]
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Srinidhi Valathappan | The Chronicle Embarking on a summer trip of art, history and culture, 14 Mason High School (MHS) art students broadened their creative and cultural horizons. Led by MHS art teachers Karan Witham-Walsh, Hannah Zimmerman, and Kayla Robbins, a group of students, ranging from sophomores to recent graduates, traveled to Greece and Italy for nine days. Witham-Walsh’s experiences […]
Read moreKendall Davis | The Chronicle With the growing necessity of real-world experience in the workforce, Mason’s Experiential Learning Program (XLP) gives students the chance to get their hands dirty. The XLP has a new team of student leaders this year. The XLP exists to provide Mason students with career exploration tools and connect them to real-world opportunities. The opportunity board […]
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Akshay Vadlamani | The Chronicle Donning vibrant suits and stylish sunglasses, senior boys are stealing the spotlight at homecoming. Homecoming (HoCo) is memorable for all students, however, for senior boys at Mason High School, their final fall dance has a welcome twist. For roughly the last five years, many seniors have opted to wear silly and flashy suits that represent […]
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Laurel Wang | The Chronicle The idea of “self-care” stems from medical terminology of the 1950s. But it first took on the meaning we know today through the Black Panther Party, as ways civil rights activists could care for themselves to prevent burnout. Alongside self-care came the concept of community care, or a system of support for our communities. The […]
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To graduate from any national high school, students are required to complete courses in non-academic areas that cover life skills, such as health, financial literacy and physical education (PE). To most students, it is nothing more than just a graduation requirement. However, as students prepare for the real world and the responsibilities of being an adult, many are thrust into […]
Read moreBradyn Johnson | The Chronicle The show Gilmore Girls is equipped with seven seasons of approximately 20 episodes each, filled with witty humor and tons of drama. For the first four, the main character Rory Gilmore was in high school. I would watch Rory go to school, date Dean, break up with Dean, date Jess, go to Yale, break up […]
Read moreLaurel Wang | The Chronicle High school students take an early flight to aerospace success through Civil Air Patrol (CAP). CAP is a civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. Established in 1941, CAP aims to provide emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs for members ages 12 through 21. Through CAP, cadets have various opportunities to gain first-hand […]
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Alisha Soni | The Chronicle Just like a rollercoaster, Mason High School (MHS) students see the ups and downs of Kings Island’s new chaperone policy. On April 22, 2023, Kings Island began the implementation of a new chaperone policy. Now, all guests ages 15 and under visiting the park after 4 PM require a chaperone of 21 or older. Other […]
Read moreAimee Liu | The Chronicle “I am so stressed out.” Walking the halls of MHS, it is almost impossible not to hear this phrase. I have used it a fair number of times in just the last week. On top of regular activities, there is no doubt that finals, end-of-course (EOC) exams, and Advanced Placement (AP) exams induce quite a […]
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