Do not take the (rage) bait
Staff Editorial | The Chronicle We have all fallen victim to ragebait. Whether it is a dig from a friend, a social media post designed to provoke anger or even a family member making unnecessary comments at the family function. There is a special kind of chaos that ensues when someone insults your whole personality…
We cannot cherry-pick the Constitution
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…
Journey Days take a step forward, but SchooLinks misses the mark
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…
There is peace in an empty nest
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…
Student leadership drives Comet Skippers’ success
Hailey DeGroff | The Chronicle True leadership does not need a coach’s whistle. Instead, it grows from the people willing to take charge. The Mason High School (MHS) Comet Skippers jumped into the 2025-2026 season with a focus on management within. The team operates under a student-led structure, allowing students to take initiative and lead…
MLS Next reshapes Ohio high school soccer
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),…
Perfect run propels girls soccer to GMC championship
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…
Comets maintain dominance, capture back-to-back titles
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…
Students challenge gender roles in competitive dance
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…