Laurel Wang | The Chronicle Students at Mason High School (MHS) have a new place for peace. MHS has recently established a room for students […]
Features
MHS artists use their talents to promote inclusivity
Megan Lee | The Chronicle The National Art Honors Society artists strive to influence inclusivity far beyond the walls of Mason High School (MHS). Each […]
Opinion
Movie Review:
Review by: Laurel Wang Directed by: Gerard Johnstone Rating: 3.5/5 Few movies can say their pursuit scenes come with choreography. But for M3GAN, it’s a […]
Sports
Academic team qualifies for National Academic Quiz Tournament
Ali Sami | The Chronicle The Mason High School Academic team is heading to nationals for the first time in school history. The Mason academic […]
Arts and Entertainment
Student Spotlights: In Conversation With Ella Rush, 1/20/2023
Ellie Saylor | The Chronicle Can you tell us about yourself? What about your hobbies, interests, or extracurriculars? I love art. I love fashion. I […]
Mason fights back against Fairfield, falls just short with 68-66 loss in thrilling finish
By Harper Stull On Friday, December 16, the Mason Comets fell to the Fairfield Indians in a Greater Miami Conference battle 68-66 that went all the way down to the buzzer. Heading into the game, the Indians were ranked first in the conference with a 6-0 record while the Comets were sixth at 4-2. The Comets overcame a double-digit halftime […]
Read moreCapital punishment must end
Laurel Wang | The Chronicle On Halloween 2017, Sayfullo Saipov drove a truck into a bike path in New York City, killing eight and injuring eleven in the deadliest terrorist attack in the city since 9/11. His trial began in the second week of January 2023 as the first federal death penalty trial under the Biden administration, but his case […]
Read moreFailure is a mindset
Taylor Murray | The Chronicle Merriam-Webster defines failure as a “lack of success” or “falling short”. The word obviously holds a negative connotation, and we have been taught that failure is indeed a negative thing. Many teens, at Mason High School (MHS) and elsewhere, grew up being taught that they should avoid this so-called “failure” at all costs, that they […]
Read moreGay is not a dirty word
Josie Lorenz | The Chronicle Le$bean, G@y, B! – methods to censor LGBTQ+ identities as if they are a curse, something to hide, something to shield from the conversation. Dating back to the 12th century, the term “gay” referred to being happy and content. This word obviously evolved into how we know it now but even from the start, the […]
Read moreStaff Editorial – Income inequality is putting high test scores for sale
Wealth should not be a factor in scoring well on standardized tests. The SAT and ACT are standardized tests created to assess students’ proficiency in math, reading, and writing, but since testing has become a significant factor in college admission decisions as supposed indicators of college success, income inequality has become extremely prevalent. Although many colleges have been cutting back […]
Read moreEditorial Cartoon – 1/20/2023
In lights: Story Theatre
Megan Lee | The Chronicle Mason High School Drama Club takes the stage to perform their rendition of the play Story Theatre by Paul Stills. Story Theater follows a mix of Aesop’s Fables and other fairy tales to create a comedic and entertaining performance. Showings are in the Mason High School Black Box Theater at 7 PM on January 20, […]
Read morePopularity of Artificial Intelligence Softwares Raise Ethical Concerns
Elina Bishoyi | The ChronicleTanya Keskar | The Chronicle Artificial Intelligence (AI), friend or foe? Currently in the research phase, Chat GPT is a chatbot, a computer program created to simulate human conversation, launched by the company OpenAI in November 2022. The software operates by predicting what the user wants through its vast database of information on the Internet. The […]
Read moreThrough the Lens: The Mason Invitational
On Saturday, January 14, the Mason Boys Wrestling team hosted the annual Mason Invitational. They hosted nine teams from around the tri-state area including schools from Indiana, Northern Kentucky and Columbus. Over 100 athletes competed in the tournament. The Comets finished in sixth place with a score of 161.5.
Read moreAcademic team qualifies for National Academic Quiz Tournament
Ali Sami | The Chronicle The Mason High School Academic team is heading to nationals for the first time in school history. The Mason academic team has been coached by English teacher Thurman Allen since 2007. It is a “team jeopardy” style quiz bowl game where up to four members at a time compete and answer questions in ten different […]
Read moreBowling reaches new heights due to unique atmosphere
Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle The Mason girls’ bowling team is placing a priority on team camaraderie, building relationships and personal growth, and letting success come to them. The team is in the midst of its best season since 2015 and is tied for third place in the Greater Miami Conference. Senior team captain Alexa Crociata said that the strong […]
Read moreCOMET ZONE’S STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE MONTH: January 2023, Caden Graham
Andrew Little | Sports Editor Senior Caden Graham is leading the charge for the GMC-leading boys’ bowling team to a hot start to their season. He leads the conference with a 218.8 average and is in the top three in total pins. The Comets are currently 6-0 and 3-0 in conference play. They are led by a talented senior class […]
Read moreMovie Review: Avatar: The way of Water
Review by: Alisha Verma Directed by: Steven Spielberg Rating: 3.5/5 The world that James Cameron creates in Avatar: The Way of Water truly sets that standard for transporting the audience into a new reality. Avatar: The Way of Water is the long-awaited sequel to the original Avatar released in 2009. Created by James Cameron, Avatar is a movie filled with […]
Read moreMovie Review: Glass Onion
Review by: Josie Lorenz Directed by: Rian Johnson Rating: 4.5/5 Knives Out (2019) felt like an impossible act to chase yet Glass Onion has followed with incredible finesse. Glass Onion, named after The Beatles song by the same title, follows detective Beniot Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, in yet another murder mystery. A glass onion is an idea that people […]
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Review by: Laurel Wang Directed by: Gerard Johnstone Rating: 3.5/5 Few movies can say their pursuit scenes come with choreography. But for M3GAN, it’s a claim to fame. The horror-comedy craftily bridges the gap between the genres, delivering a fresh, tongue-in-cheek take on the doll horror movie. Gemma (Allison Williams), a toy robotics engineer, settles soundly into the role of […]
Read moreStudent Spotlights: In Conversation With Ella Rush, 1/20/2023
Ellie Saylor | The Chronicle Can you tell us about yourself? What about your hobbies, interests, or extracurriculars? I love art. I love fashion. I love drawing fashion sketches. I love to travel. I love music. I have been playing piano for about 10 years now. I’ve played guitar since quarantine, and I play the drums. I’ve played in Orchestra […]
Read moreUnconventional Critters: Students comfortable breaking stigma around owning unusual pets
Josie Lorenz | The Chronicle Beyond the scales, scruff and stigma, Mason High School (MHS) students are embracing unique pets. Sophomore Jax Haberstroh adopted 2 ferrets in 2019: Noodle and Zim. In the process of adopting them, Haberstroh conducted in-depth research to care for them to the best of his ability, wanting to have a furry friend. Noodle has Waardenburg […]
Read moreTeachers bring new lessons to classrooms
Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle Students are not the only ones going to school. Although Mason High School (MHS) teachers have already completed their required four-year bachelor’s degree and state certification, some teachers work towards additional degrees to further their professional careers or expand their teaching skills. For MHS Assistant Principal Tina Drake, pursuing higher learning is what she enjoys […]
Read moreMason students willing to pay the price for retro shoes
Divy Bose | The Chronicle Paying the price is what it takes to get the latest Retro shoes. As stylish clothing trends are becoming popular on social media, so are shoes. With the latest retro look making its full circle, junior Presley Daniels said that she wants to keep up with the trend, but also make it her own. “I […]
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