Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle Most nonprofits begin as fresh initiatives, but for Mason High School (MHS) sophomore Samhita Paranthaman, joining The Artsy Altruists meant continuing a legacy. Founded in 2018 by her sister and MHS alumna Sanchita Paranthaman, the nonprofit sells handmade jewelry and artwork at local and religious events, with proceeds supporting global…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle The Comet Cupboard has provided weekly meal packs to food insecure students in Mason City Schools (MCS) since 2019. Over time, it has expanded to include hygiene products, spirit wear, winter coats and other essentials, growing from 20 students served weekly to over 200 across the district. This year, the…
Grace Ai | The Chronicle Some people find community through sports, others through culture. For certain students at Mason High School, dance offers it all. Mason High School (MHS) students dance at various studios, often performing cultural dances from across the world. MHS sophomore Eleanor Hahn dances with Bing Yang Chinese Performing Arts Center, primarily…
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle With every kick, turn and flip, Alex Hodges and Tighe Albers are doing more than just dancing; they are breaking stereotypes. Overcoming assumptions of what a dancer looks like, these two juniors provide the Mason High School (MHS) dance team with unique skills and energy. Albers is currently competing as…
Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle Winning the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) championship has become second nature for the Mason High School (MHS) boys varsity soccer team. With a 1-1 tie against Sycamore on October 14th, the Comets clinched another GMC title, their seventh in the past eight years and 12th overall since joining the conference…
Libby Pullen | The Chronicle For the first time since 2021, the Mason High School (MHS) girls varsity soccer team defeated Oak Hills on Thursday, September 18th, securing a 3–0 victory that kept the Comets undefeated in conference play and put them back in control of the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) title. It was senior…
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle Out with the old, in with the new. Ohio high school men’s soccer is undergoing significant changes. Now more than ever, high school players, parents and coaches are focused on the next level. One of the most prestigious club soccer programs in the Greater Cincinnati area, Cincinnati United Premier (CUP),…
Katie Samol | The Chronicle I have been the lonely bird in the nest for a little over a year now. Let me explain myself. I am the youngest of three kids. My older brother Noah is five years older than me, and my sister Abby is three years older. Three autumns ago, my brother…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle When they were first announced, Journey Days excited me: we finally had a clear outline of what we were supposed to do with our independent learning time, easily accessible volunteer and job shadow opportunities, and best of all, two extra days out of the classroom. Mason City Schools’ (MCS) first-ever…
Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle Late-night television has always been where America unwinds and laughs at itself; poking fun at political figures, mocking pop culture icons and turning the chaos of our nation into a comedic sketch. Lately, the jokes have become stale. On September 15th, 2025, late-night star Jimmy Kimmel made comments regarding the…
