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Great Gatsby Review
Kendall Davis | The Chronicle With the ever-present eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg, the atmospheric jazz music and shining green light, Mason High School’s performance of The Great Gatsby transported audience members back to the roaring twenties. A classic of American literature, The Great Gatsby was originally a novel written in 1925 by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby follows […]
Read moreComets defense grounds Aviators for Battle of the Skies victory
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle The trophy is back where it belongs. After the Sycamore Aviators scored a touchdown on their second play of the game, the Mason Comets responded by scoring 29 unanswered points on their way to a 29-7 victory bringing the Battle of the Skies trophy back home. Sycamore wide receiver Tre Meadows put the Aviators on […]
Read moreWe have become desensitized to news
Staff Editorial | The Chronicle No matter your age, you are constantly surrounded by news. Our easy access to news and information provides us with diverse perspectives. However, it can also overwhelm us, making us feel paranoid and even helpless. With the 24-hour news cycle we’ve watched since the 80s, and the development of technology into the 21st century, consumers […]
Read moreWe are not as divided as ‘they’ say we are
Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle “I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but to unify,” said Joe Biden on November 7, 2020. “Who doesn’t see red and blue states, but the United States.” It was his first speech as president-elect. Less than a minute in, the words “divide”, “rebuild” and “reunite” have already been exhausted. “For […]
Read moreConsider what goes on behind the scenes
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle As a writer for The Chronicle, I understand that the main goal of journalism is toeliminate bias. But in this piece, to be honest, I am biased. I am a staff writer for TheChronicle and I am the Student Body Treasurer in Student Government (StuGo),and both have a place in my heart. However, as a […]
Read moreIt might be time to rethink HOCO spirit week
Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle A popular expression in the halls of Mason High School (MHS) says that “we bleed the green and white,” and generally speaking, I would agree. I think MHS has an abundance of school spirit – however, this fall I observed that fewer students participated in the Homecoming Week themes, leading me to consider school spirit. […]
Read moreMason dominates Princeton to secure GMC titles
Camden Paeltz | Editor-in-Chief October 10 proved to be a challenging day for the Princeton Vikings, as they hosted both the Mason varsity volleyball and boys’ soccer teams, who each secured victories that clinched the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) championship titles on Princeton’s home turf. The Mason varsity volleyball team continued their dominance in the conference, winning the first three […]
Read moreStudents struggle to focus in era of digital overload
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle From endless notifications, virtual meetings and constant scrolling, an overload of screen time is draining students’ energy, leaving them struggling to focus. Digital fatigue is a term that refers to the mental and physical exhaustion that comes from constant and prolonged exposure to screens. During the pandemic, daily life revolved around screens, leading to students […]
Read moreLocal restaurants bring culinary diversity to Mason community
Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle Serving as a melting pot of cultures, authentic eateries around Mason contribute to the growing diversity. Establishments like Chaykhana, Yard Vybz Nyaminz and Crêpe n Dip in the Mason and West Chester area allow people from various backgrounds to connect and bond over authentic culinary dishes. Otabek Mamarajabov has worked as a waiter at Chaykhana […]
Read moreHome Economics class could teach essential life skills
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle From learning how to cook spaghetti to stitching a hole in their jeans, many Mason High School (MHS) students are interested in learning hands-on skills they need to live independently. MHS offers many elective classes, some of which give students the chance to learn practical skills like sewing or cooking. However, some students feel like […]
Read moreMHS art students, staff use pottery skills to support local causes
Olivia Zellner | The Chronicle Mason High School’s (MHS) Art Club is taking creativity beyond the classroom walls this year, using ceramics to spark unexpected connections in the community. MHS extracurriculars are vast, but rarely do they allow students to apply skills learned in the classroom to their personal endeavors. The MHS Art Club, an organization based upon students using […]
Read moreTeenage trick-or-treating rises from the dead
Grace Ai | The Chronicle As Halloween creeps around the corner, the community prepares to don their capes and tiaras to begin the candy crusade. Many students at MHS look forward to the festivities that go hand in hand with the October holiday. From horror flicks to dressing up, sophomore Hiro Cedeno said there are always things to do with […]
Read moreEmpowering tomorrow’s leaders; how MHS cultivates leadership skills in students
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Leadership, especially student leadership, has always been idolized in Mason High School (MHS). Many available leadership opportunities exemplify the debate on whether leadership is inherited or learned over time. One side of the debate argues that students can become student leaders by working on their communication and policy-making skills. Newly created class Leadership, Public Policy, […]
Read moreOctober is domestic violence awareness month
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Read moreLast second heroics propel Comets to win over Middletown
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle Sports A six yard touchdown pass in the game’s final seconds from senior quarterback Ashton Sheafe to senior receiver Ethan Jordan spoiled Homecoming for the Middletown Middies and gave the Mason Comets a hard fought 17-14 victory Friday night on the Middies’ home field. It was a tale of two halves for the Comets. The Middies […]
Read moreBuddies help build bonds in MHS Marching Band
By Aybika Kamil The Chronicle | MBC The Mason High School Marching Band found a unique way to develop and strengthen relationships between members. Secret Buddies is an anonymous gift exchange. Students in the band are paired up to give each other personalized gifts. At the beginning of the marching band season, a survey is sent to members who choose […]
Read moreRapp to wrap it up at season’s end
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle After 19 seasons at the helm of the Mason High School cross country program, head coach Tom Rapp is set to retire at the conclusion of the fall season. He will leave behind an impressive resume of team accomplishments. Under Rapp’s direction, the program has won four Ohio High School State Championships, four state runner […]
Read moreR-rated is not enough
Megan Lee | The Chronicle “RESTRICTED: Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.” This is how the Motion Picture Association (MPA) defines an R-rated film. No mention of explicit language or actions. No definition of what is considered “adult material”. And no explanation exists as to how […]
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