Stranger Things | Season 5
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Season Review 2.5 stars Ending a show that has conquered…
Stranger Things | Season 5
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…
Do not get lost in the distractions
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle At Mason High School (MHS), distractions are easy to spot. When finals week hits, we want to scroll through Instagram Reels. When quarter grades are about to go in, we are busy picking out our Homecoming dresses. As society modernizes itself and attention spans shorten, it is becoming increasingly noticeable…
America can learn from “Mason Moments”
Staff Editorial | The Chronicle In a time when political division is more prominent than ever, it can feel like unity is just a concept. Social media feeds are filled with partisan arguments, news headlines highlight conflict and it is easy to forget how much we still share. The truth is, we are growing up…
Habra breaks 1,000 points, joins elite company
Libby Pullen | The Chronicle On December 27th, 2025, Mason High School (MHS) senior pointguard Anna Habra scored the 1,000th point of her high school basketball career during a regular-season game against Springboro. The milestone was reached across four outstanding varsity seasons and reflects her dedication and hardwork throughout her high school career. Since her…
Snow Ball no more: MHS pivots to winter social
Katie Samol | The Chronicle No sparkly dresses, no formal shoes, no Snow Ball. For the first time in four years, Mason High School (MHS) is scrapping its winter dance and replacing it with the Winter Chill Out social. Organized by the MHS Student Government (StuGo), the new social will be held at Mason Middle…
MHS students impacted by Ohio minimum wage increase
Aditi Varman | The Chronicle Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the Ohio Department of Commerce (DOC) announced that Ohio’s minimum wage increased to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees. This marks a 30-cent increase for non-tipped workers and a 15-cent increase for tipped workers, part of the state’s annual…
MHS teens take maintenance business to new heights
Eshal Firoze | The Chronicle For many students at Mason High School (MHS), balancing classes, extracurriculars, and personal lives, holding a job can be difficult, let alone starting a company of their own. For senior Marshall Archer, what began as a simple neighborhood side hustle has now evolved into a thriving multi-state business, solely powered…
The Comet Comeback: Fleming flips the script at Mason
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle On paper, the Mason High School (MHS) boys’ basketball roster looks almost identical to last season. The results, however, could not be more different. After a disheartening 4-19 finish to the 2024-2025 season, the Comets have flipped the script under new head coach CJ Fleming. Following previous head coach Adam…
Student-athletes commit to service beyond sports
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…
MHS girls tackle history this spring
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle This February, a powerhouse squad of girls will make history as they take the turf for Mason High School’s first-ever Girls Flag Football team. The Cincinnati Bengals are one of many NFL teams which have begun to partner with local schools in an effort to promote football to female high…
