The Chronicle asked the students of Mason High School to send in their columns, their opinions, about anything that they wanted. The ask for these editorial pieces was broadcasted to the entire school, giving every possible student a chance at having their voice heard. And those students delivered. The featured columns were selected by the editing staff of the Chronicle […]
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Abby Waechter | Managing Editor Assisted by Della Johnson and Shravani Page Though the slogan “Bobby Comet” has decorated Mason High School for four years, students question how their principal is upholding the standards of “comet culture” behind the scenes. On August 1, 2018, Robert ‘Bobby’ Dodd started his first day as principal of Mason High School (MHS) after former […]
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Review by: Shravani Page Created by: Chris Van Dusen Rating: 4/5 The Netflix original series Bridgerton is back with a second season. Its second season has worked its way back up to Netflix’s No. 1 in many countries and amassed millions of views within just days of its release. Bridgerton’s inclusive nature shines throughout the entire season, particularly with the […]
Read moreEliza Orlando | The ChronicleShravani Page | Managing EditorAbby Waechter | Managing Editor For years, medication has been a pitfall for divide. Pain and cold medications such as Ibuprofen and Allegra are widely accepted by the public, but anything outside of that realm is buried in debate and polarization. From ADHD pills to antidepressants, dependence on medication can potentially be […]
Read moreShravani Page | Staff Writer We did it. We got through this year. This year has managed to throw an ample of challenges our way and we’ve powered through every one of them. So we won…right? As proud as I am of how far I’ve personally come this year, I still find myself entrapped in my lingering thoughts. Lingering thoughts […]
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Shravani Page | Staff Writer The Mason community takes bias seriously. That was made evident when community members used the bias reporting option in the SafeSchools Tipline to report a swastika that had been marked on a playground at Mason Early Childhood Center (MECC) on March 22. Mason’s response team was able to generate a quick response from the numerous […]
Read moreShravani Page | Staff Writer Mason has had its fair share of mental health-related issues. And Mason has done a lot to help students combat them. They’ve allocated more resources and even trained teachers and a small group of students in suicide prevention. They’ve developed numerous connections with Cincinnati Children’s, the Lindner Center of Hope, and organizations such as MindPeace. […]
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Shravani Page | Staff Writer Abby Waechter | Staff Writer On March 13, 2020, Mason High School closed its doors to students and teachers, promising a quick and safe return after Governor Mike DeWine announced a state-wide shutdown. What the community and most of the world did not know, however, is that it would be the start to an ongoing […]
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Shravani Page | Staff Writer ‘They’ say it’s almost impossible to beat a team three times in one season. Well, ‘they’ are wrong. After knocking off Lakota West 59-46 on Friday, February 26 in the district semi-final game, the Mason Comets proved that a team can be beaten three times in one season. They had a good example to follow […]
Read moreShravani Page | Staff Writer In a world where differences are known to cause divides, the Mason High School Nutrition Staff uses their differences to unify. Mason’s nutrition staff is a group of individuals Mason students see and interact with everyday. Whether it’s greeting students with a simple “hi” or helping them with their lunch needs, the staff strives to […]
Read moreShravani Page | Staff Writer I don’t hate Valentine’s Day. The hopeless romantic in myself loves it. A day where you have the opportunity to express love toward someone. A day full of chocolates, candlelight dinners, and heart-shaped everything. My romanticization of this day has stuck with me for a while. I was somewhat of a “social butterfly” my sophomore […]
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Shravani Page | Staff Writer It’s a new year, which means New Year’s Resolutions are always bound to be made. I have made countless resolutions over the past few years, from endeavoring to change my body to look more “healthy” to always being there for my friends. And although both those sound like pretty reasonable goals, they were goals I […]
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Shravani Page | Staff Writer On December 11, the Wall Street Journal published a column regarding Dr. Jill Biden’s credentials. The column sparked a response not only from Biden’s supporters but also from the nation’s educators. Joseph Epstein’s “Is There a Doctor in the White House? Not if You Need an M.D” column undermined Biden’s credentials and degree. Dr. Jill […]
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Interview by Shravani Page Page Design by Aadrija Biswas Preston Meyer – Junior Tell me about yourself! What kinds of things do you like to do, Hobbies, Fun Facts, Etc.? I’m a junior. I’ve always had a big passion for the environment and just nature in general. I grew up in a remote part of Mason and was used to […]
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With 2020 coming to a close, the Chronicle Staff is looking back at the best, most binge-able television released over this past year. Without further ado, here are some staff picks for the best shows of the year. Abby Waechter | Staff Writer Evan Romansky’s original Netflix Series Ratched imagines the complex backstory of Nurse Ratched, a character long understood […]
Read moreShravani Page | Staff Writer Although cheating isn’t a new phenomenon, with the interjection of a pandemic, online students have been put to a test of integrity in whether or not they will take the “easy way out.” Juniors Rachel Bair and Rishi Manoharan chose to go online because they felt it would be best for both of their families. […]
Read moreShravani Page | Staff Writer Della Johnson | Staff Writer When students attempt to match body ideals set by society, they can be pushed to dangerous limits. Eating disorders are known to be secretive and dangerous–especially among the student population. With about 20 million women and 10 million men developing eating disorders in their lifetime, according to the National Association […]
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Shravani Page | Staff Writer There is a stigma attached to any high schooler who decides to follow through with the challenge of motherhood. A stigma a Mason High School junior is now living with. Amy Cannady is about 30 weeks into her pregnancy. “It’s scary, getting pregnant as a teen,“ Amy said. She remembers “feeling nervous and really […]
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