Aditi Varman | The Chronicle Proposed changes to Mason zoning laws could allow marijuana dispensaries to operate within city limits for the first time. This possibility has stirred debates among Mason residents and local officials. Ordinance 2025-11 involves zoning code updates that determine if medical and recreational marijuana dispensaries and other marijuana business facilities will be permitted in Mason. There […]
Read moreSahaj Datta | The Chronicle When school trips are mentioned, a vacation in Europe is probably not the first to come to mind. Currently, there are 20 students, from rising freshmen to rising seniors, signed up to take an international tour of a myriad of European countries and coastlines this summer. Student Activities Director Lori Howard and Middle School Activities […]
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Akshay Vadlamani | The Chronicle There is an unsettling trend in Mason, and it is not the latest social media challenge. The city has seen a concerning uptick in car thefts, affecting residents from teachers to homeowners, and prompting increased vigilance throughout the community. Mason Police Officer Aaron Shaffer, who has served the department for 20 years, confirms this rise […]
Read moreAllie Keim | The Chronicle With items for sale including baked goods, apparel, 3D printings, woodwork, jewelry and more, the first annual Mason Maker Market provided a space for student talents to shine. On February 22, 2025, Mason High School (MHS) held its first Mason Makers Market in the Dream Center. The event was held to highlight small student businesses […]
Read moreJack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle After an undefeated regular season, the Mason Academic Team secured its fourth consecutive Greater Miami Conference (GMC) championship. With a streak of excellence showing no signs of stalling, the team has established itself as an academic powerhouse in the GMC. However, the Comets have shifted their focus to making a regional championship run. The Ohio […]
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Katie Samol | The Chronicle For some students, there is nothing better than the surprise of a snow day. It is a quick break from the reality of school, a day to ease the stress and feel like a little kid again. But what happens between the first flake falling and the highly anticipated snow day text arriving? Before a […]
Read moreEmily Kemper | The Chronicle On November 27, 2024, Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio Senate Bill 104 into law. This bill both updated the College Credit Plus program in Ohio and created the Protect All Students Act, which mandates that transgender students use the restroom and locker room that aligns with their sex assigned at birth. The bill also prohibits […]
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Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) is constantly evolving: partnering with the latest organizations, creating more programs both in and outside the school and adding the newest and most interesting classes to MHS’ course catalog. In August of this school year, current hope squad advisor and Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology teacher Alex Beurket dove into teaching a […]
Read moreKatie Samol | The Chronicle In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), computer-generated imagery (CGI) and deep fakes, seeing is not always believing. Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create and participate with media messages and the systems in which they exist. Being able to assess the influence of those messages on thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and […]
Read moreMatluba Eshonkulova | The Chronicle Stars have always been beacons of hope and symbols of positivity, happiness and renewal — at Mason High School (MHS), students have started crafting for a cause, bridging creativity and compassion through Stellar Wonderz. Stellar Wonderz is a nonprofit volunteer organization that creates crafts known as “Wonderz” that revolve around stars. The crafts volunteers create […]
Read moreSahaj Datta | The Chronicle As the days shorten and the temperature drops, many high schoolers may feel a shift in their mood and energy levels. For some, however, these changes can go beyond feeling tired or sluggish—they can be symptoms of a more serious condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This condition, commonly confused with the “winter blues,” […]
Read moreGrace Ai | The Chronicle As students at Mason High School (MHS) prepare for the next chapter of their lives, many end up stuck at the crossroads when it comes to college majors and future careers. For some, they chose their paths based on passion. Senior Kieran Niska, currently in the MHS’s Honors Symphony Orchestra, plans on pursuing a Bachelor’s […]
Read moreAllie Keim | The Chronicle When thinking of the City of Mason’s public servants, a group of high school students might not come to mind. The establishment of the Mason Youth Council allows for youth perspectives to be balanced with other demographics in the community. Beginning in July 2024, Mayor Diana Nelson, City Council Member Joy Bennett and MasonVotes collaborated […]
Read moreEmily Kemper | The Chronicle When younger students have an older mentor by their side, they are encouraged to follow their passions, or find inspiration to pursue a new one. Students in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club and Mason High School Honor Society (MHSHS) are teaching fifth and sixth graders at Mason Intermediate (MI) about business to […]
Read moreSahaj Datta | The Chronicle Crispy Chili Chicken, Special Sandwiches and Chicken Tandoor Soup. These are just a few of the creations that four Mason High School (MHS) freshmen have made using school cafeteria food. What started as a joke at the lunch table became a unique project showcasing creative dishes made from cafeteria leftovers. The MHS Meal of the […]
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Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Students and staff may have noticed an uptick in teen parents at Mason High School this past month. Thanks to the Mason School Foundation (MSF), Psychology classes are now equipped with hyper-realistic babies to elevate their learning in the developmental unit as they learn how theories on trust building with babies translate to real-life experience. […]
Read moreGrace Ai | The Chronicle In Mason High School (MHS), a place where everyone is busy taking notes and finishing quizzes, some students find ways to make themselves known through stickers on their computers or keychains on their backpacks. Junior May Le’s computer is covered in various stickers, each telling a different story. Some are from nearby bubble tea shops […]
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