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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle With the rise of social media platforms, many book-lovers have found an outlet to review, discuss and recommend books. For Mason High School students #BookTok, a niche sector of TikTok, is a place to find new novels and connect with friends. While many of these books and series were popular…
The Mason Athletic Department announced that Brendan Reedy has been named the next head coach of the Mason Boys Tennis program, pending approval by the Mason City Schools Board of Education. Reedy takes over the program from longtime head coach Mike Reid, who has guided the Comets since 2015. During his tenure, Reid led Mason…
Nicole D’Silva | The Chronicle As thrifting continues to be popular among teens, Mason High School (MHS) spirit wear store The Comet Zone is taking thrifting a step further by combining sustainability and school pride. Beginning January 2026, The Comet Zone will start a new campaign called Green for Green. They will be launching a…
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle From playing “Hot Cross Buns” on the recorder to performing in Carnegie Hall, students at Mason High School (MHS) have long used their musical talents to express themselves. While many pursue their passion through school music programs, some take their skills further by exploring unique instruments outside the classroom. For…
Matluba Eshonkulova | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) English 3 classes have begun turning childhood memories into museum-worthy artifacts through the Generation Z (Gen Z) Museum Project. The project pushes students to define what represents Gen Z, from popular culture references to everyday experiences. After studying how different generations compare to one another, students…
