Emily Kemper | The Chronicle The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer) aims to provide individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities the opportunity to participate in […]
Protesting is not a “trend”
Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle It is commonly understood that there has been a rise in political opinions and activism in the younger generations recently; every few posts you see on Instagram, every time you scroll on TikTok and every couple of stories you click through on Snapchat, you are bound to see some kind of political post. A repost […]
Read moreFind the joy in being uncomfortable
Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle Since the dawn of time, humans have stuck together. From the hunters to the gatherers to the builders of civilization, there has always been a dependency on others for survival. Some may say it is not so different now. We have all seen the stereotypical cliques that exist in institutions like our school and even […]
Read moreEducation should not bepolitical collateral
Staff Editorial | The Chronicle The normality of Ohio public schools is currently threatened by House Bill 96. Governor DeWine’s proposed budget will cut around $100 million that funds schools and instead enhance school voucher programs for charter schools. Mason City Schools has received steady funding from the state for the past 10 years. Consequently, Ohio residents could be faced […]
Read moreSuccess starts with hard work
Taylor Murray | The Chronicle At 8:06 P.M. on April 1, a new record for the longest U.S. Senate speech was set by Cory Booker in a 25 hour and four minute filibuster-like stand. The rules of the Senate dictate that Booker was to stay standing without any breaks, for the bathroom or otherwise, for the duration of the delivery. […]
Read moreFrom backyards to World Cups: rise of cricket in Mason
Katie Samol | The Chronicle The second most popular sport in the world has amassed a following of roughly 2.5 billion international fans. Popular in India, Pakistan, Australia and England, cricket is a bat-and-ball game with eleven players on each team, most similar in structure to baseball. There is a rectangular center pitch with a surrounding outfield. Teams take turns […]
Read moreRock Climbing team reaches new heights

Olivia Zellner | The Chronicle Olivia Zellner | The Chronicle In a sport that pushes both physical limits and mental endurance, the Mason High School (MHS) Rock Climbing team is finding its foothold — both on the wall and in competition. MHS Rock Climbing, which was once a recreational club, has recently evolved into a competitive presence, with climbers regularly […]
Read moreHOSA students learn from new Anatomage software
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle A new technology is bringing the human body to life digitally, marking a turning point in the future of medical education, and Mason students will get to be a part of it. Anatomage is a medical equipment manufacturer that focuses on digitizing anatomy and physiology to bring better education to more medical students. They have […]
Read moreASL Honor Society creates teaching tool to support TOPSoccer staff
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer) aims to provide individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities the opportunity to participate in a team sport. By using their knowledge of sign language, students in the Mason High School (MHS) American Sign Language Honor Society (ASL Honor Society) are helping support this goal of allowing people of all […]
Read moreMHS students take unique route with early graduation
Akshay Vadlamani | The Chronicle There is an emerging trend at Mason High School (MHS) that challenges traditional educational timelines. Students are increasingly finding unique pathways to complete their high school education, breaking away from the conventional four-year model and charting their own academic journeys. For some students, early graduation is not just an option — it is a strategic […]
Read moreHigh school card collector turns passion into profit
Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle Tyler Rini was just nine years old when he picked up his first pack of baseball cards at Target. He was not expecting much, but inside was a signed card, a rare pull that would spark a life-long passion. At the time, collecting was just a casual interest, but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in […]
Read moreThe businesses students might be overlooking in downtown Mason
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Read morePodcasts should not just be for our enjoyment
Allie Keim | The Chronicle Are you interested in self help, celebrity culture, movies, mental health or personal finance? Well, there is a podcast for you. From the Joe Rogan Experience to The Mel Robbins Podcast to Call Her Daddy, the podcast industry offers all individuals a platform based on their interests. As the media market has changed, so has […]
Read moreWatch out for mixed messages
Katie Samol | The Chronicle The other day when I received my order from Starbucks, for the first time ever, I noticed a handwritten note on my brown bag. “Have an awesome day,” the note read. This made me smile. Did an employee simply decide to do that? Or was there a deeper reason? Starbucks is bringing back handwritten names […]
Read moreDiversity is one of our greatest strengths
Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle “This is not the time to shut down the diversity of voices,” said 17-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, in her Dr. Dre Global Impact Award acceptance speech. Keys will be remembered as the first woman to receive this honor since the awards’ introduction six years ago. However, when the cameras flashed and […]
Read moreWhen given the chance, make a statement
Staff Ed The infamous Super Bowl halftime show gathers around 65,000 people on average every year, whereas the average concert attendance is 6,000 to 20,000. It is no secret that artists who perform there gain massive publicity and are widely watched, not only by the thousands of people in the stadium, but the millions watching from their couches as well. […]
Read moreComet Skippers prepare to jump through US Trials

Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle One shot. That is all the Mason High School (MHS) Comet Skippers have at the 2025 US National Team Trials. Hosted by the American Jump Rope Federation (AJRF), jumpers across the country vie for a chance to be on the US National Jump Rope Team. The jumpers then move on to compete in Kawasaki, Japan […]
Read moreMHS athletes tackle hair challenges in sports
Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle In February, America celebrates Black History Month, honoring the achievements and contributions of African Americans. From the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) to the National Football League (NFL), Black athletes have played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of sports. Black history is embedded in sports history. During the era of segregation, African Americans […]
Read moreMHS Cheer Team flips onto national stage

Olivia Zellner | The Chronicle The 2025 competitive cheerleading season held many unexpected twists for the Mason High School (MHS) cheerleading team, ending their competition season traveling to Orlando Flordia for their first trip to Nationals in program history. After facing numerous injuries, mental blocks and the relentless pressure of competing on the national stage, the MHS competitive cheerleading team […]
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