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…
Hailey DeGroff | The Chronicle As they transition from playing sports as a child to competing in high school, athletes eventually face a major choice: to pursue a collegiate career or move on. At military academies, student-athletes do not follow the traditional college path; they commit to serve after graduation. There, Division I athletics are…
Grace Ai | The Chronicle As many seniors gear up for their four-year journeys to college after graduation, some are gearing up for a different journey, one that takes them to different parts of the world: mission trips. Missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are those who travel around the globe…
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…
Eshal Firoze | The Chronicle For many students at Mason High School (MHS), balancing classes, extracurriculars, and personal lives, holding a job can be difficult, let alone starting a company of their own. For senior Marshall Archer, what began as a simple neighborhood side hustle has now evolved into a thriving multi-state business, solely powered…
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle On paper, the Mason High School (MHS) boys’ basketball roster looks almost identical to last season. The results, however, could not be more different. After a disheartening 4-19 finish to the 2024-2025 season, the Comets have flipped the script under new head coach CJ Fleming. Following previous head coach Adam…
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…
Libby Pullen | The Chronicle On December 27th, 2025, Mason High School (MHS) senior pointguard Anna Habra scored the 1,000th point of her high school basketball career during a regular-season game against Springboro. The milestone was reached across four outstanding varsity seasons and reflects her dedication and hardwork throughout her high school career. Since her…
