Legislation hits close to home for MHS students Katie Samol | The Chronicle From the privacy of doctors’ offices to the common space of classrooms, a wave of legislation is redrawing the boundaries of LGBTQ+ life in America. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, 393 bills targeting transgender healthcare, education, school facilities and personal…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Getting a driver’s license is a major milestone for many high school students as they gain independence and prepare for the future. However, rising prices at the pump limit how far and how often some teen drivers can use that newfound freedom. The American Automobile Association (AAA) reported the national…
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle In an age of packed schedules, AP classes and constant comparison on social media, students are navigating more than just academics at school. As conversations around student mental health grow louder, a new Ohio proposal aims to legitimize something many students already quietly need. A day to step back. Ohio…
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) juniors and seniors will celebrate prom a little closer to home this spring, with the annual celebration relocating to a new venue. After years of hosting the dance at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, the event has officially been moved to the Manor House in Mason,…
The Ohio Scholastic Media Association (OSMA) has officially named Allie Keim as the Ohio Journalist of the Year, the organization’s highest individual honor for high school reporters. Keim, a dedicated journalist who has served on The Chronicle staff for three years, currently leads the publication as Editor in Chief. Known for her ability to craft…
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…
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…
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) is opening its doors wider than ever before for future Comets. On Nov. 19, MHS will host its first-ever open house and exhibit a wide variety of opportunities that potential students can expect if they were to attend MHS. Principal Ben Brown, who has taken the…
Eshal Firoze | The Chronicle Ohio’s new driving requirements are changing more than just the law- they’re changing the way young adults prepare to take their first steps towards independence. As of September 30, anyone under the age of 21 will be required to complete formal driver’s education to obtain a license. Previously, only those…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle A quick glance at the 2025-26 Mason City Schools academic calendar reveals a major change: no more Personal Learning Days. Replaced by four Journey Days spread throughout the school year, this change is expected to provide a more structured, meaningful learning experience for students and staff outside of the classroom….
