Shorter days, seasonal changes trigger seasonal affective disorder

Sahaj 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,” […]

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MHS students, staff follow passions when choosing careers

Grace 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 […]

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AP Psych students learn the ropes to parenthood

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. […]

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Students prioritize self-expression through accessories

Grace 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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Empowering tomorrow’s leaders; how MHS cultivates leadership skills in students

Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Leadership, especially student leadership, has always been idolized in Mason High School (MHS). Many available leadership opportunities exemplify the debate on whether leadership is inherited or learned over time.  One side of the debate argues that students can become student leaders by working on their communication and policy-making skills. Newly created class Leadership, Public Policy, […]

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Teenage trick-or-treating rises from the dead

Grace Ai | The Chronicle As Halloween creeps around the corner, the community prepares to don their capes and tiaras to begin the candy crusade.  Many students at MHS look forward to the festivities that go hand in hand with the October holiday. From horror flicks to dressing up, sophomore Hiro Cedeno said there are always things to do with […]

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MHS art students, staff use pottery skills to support local causes

Olivia Zellner | The Chronicle Mason High School’s (MHS) Art Club is taking creativity beyond the classroom walls this year, using ceramics to spark unexpected connections in the community. MHS extracurriculars are vast, but rarely do they allow students to apply skills learned in the classroom to their personal endeavors. The MHS Art Club, an organization based upon students using […]

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Retro revival: flare jeans back in style

Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle Vintage styles are back in vogue, and flare jeans are a standout in the return of classic trends hitting the hallways. Flare jeans (or bell-bottoms, as they were more popularly known in the past) are recognized by their wide-legged design that flares out from the knee. They originally gained popularity during the 1960s and 1970s, […]

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Mason teachers, board reach contract agreement

Emily Kemper | The Chronicle After seven months, sixteen sessions of negotiations, and with the support of hundreds of community members, contract negotiations for Mason City Schools teachers have come to a close.  The Mason City Schools Board of Education approved a new three-year contract they negotiated with the Mason Education Association (MEA) — the union representing Mason teachers — […]

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New elective sparks curiosity about Mason history

Olivia Zellner | The Chronicle  Skyline Chili, pig statues and Graeter’s ice cream — a new course takes a deep dive into Cincinnati culture and gives students the opportunity to learn from their community’s history. As the 2024-2025 school year kicks off, various new electives are making their debut, offering fresh opportunities for students looking to bring excitement to their […]

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