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Grace Ai | The Chronicle At Mason High School (MHS), teachers and students alike are identifying a subtle but consistent shift in comprehension and reading patterns. These local observations suggest that a diminishing grasp of more difficult material may eventually create obstacles for students when they transition into college level studies. The national decline in…

Eshal Firoze | The Chronicle From age old pop music to Electronic Dance Music (EDM), high school students around the globe spend their teenage years curating individual music tastes ranging across genres. Though there are undoubtedly differences between certain shows and artists, the culture of concerts and the impact of live music remains the same….

Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle This past weekend, May 1-3rd, thousands of runners laced up their sneakers and ran in Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon Weekend in races from the 5k to the full 26.2-mile marathon. Among those runners were students and staff from Mason High School (MHS), each of whom brought their own motivation and…

Nicole D’Silva | The Chronicle At Mason High School, students are turning skills like cutting hair and painting nails into the first steps of a professional future in cosmetology. As interest in skilled trades grows, a number of seniors plan to enter the cosmetology field after graduation. The industry spans hair cutting and styling, nail…

Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle For some, baseball is a seasonal pastime of stadium hot dogs and living room scorecards, but for Mason High School teacher Anna Holt, the “diamond” has become a lifelong roadmap. What began as a simple series of date nights at Great American Ball Park to cheer on the Cincinnati Reds…

Sophie Allen | The Chronicle Rackets, rallies and shuttlecocks bring a new lively energy on the courts, thanks to Mason High School’s (MHS) brand-new Badminton Club. Since the club’s formation only a few months ago, it has quickly become 50+ members strong with a mix of seasoned players and those who had previously never touched…

Maria Ataya | The Chronicle Energy drinks have become a common sight in schools, bringing new flavors, brands and a growing impact on students’ bodies with them.  Health experts warn that energy drinks’ high caffeine content and marketing are contributing to increased dependence and potential health risks. Despite intake recommendations from professionals, many students regularly…

Nicole D’Silva | The Chronicle Students are learning how to weld grills, build tables and assemble a shed through the Skilled Trades Workshop, a program from Jan. 6 to May 5 that gives students experience in the trades. The workshop is sponsored by Creative Contracting Inc., M/I Homes, Elite Welding Academy and the MADE HUB…

Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted daily routines, students’ memories of online classes and toilet paper shortages have faded. But for some Mason City School CyberComets who spent the 2020–21 school year online, that distance inspired a multi‑year project to reflect on their experience. On March 13, 2026, five…