Staff Editorial | The Chronicle $18 billion. That’s how much money Meta Platforms agreed to pay over the course of the next decade to a coalition of United States (US) states and territories to resolve a major landmark lawsuit. In this lawsuit settled on August 26, Meta also agreed to begin enforcing tighter screen time…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Show Review 4.5 Stars Officially concluding three years of anticipation with a chilling cold open and a riveting mid-season finale, Stranger Things season five volume one was certainly worth the wait. With an incredible plot jam packed into four gripping episodes, this volume returns to the show’s season one roots…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle The Comet Cupboard has provided weekly meal packs to food insecure students in Mason City Schools (MCS) since 2019. Over time, it has expanded to include hygiene products, spirit wear, winter coats and other essentials, growing from 20 students served weekly to over 200 across the district. This year, the…
Libby Pullen | The Chronicle Countless medals, endless cheers and personalized highlight reels. Being a student-athlete often looks like a dream from the outside. But behind the constant praise lies late nights, early mornings, endless practices and the constant pressure to perform. Characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion as well as a loss of motivation,…
Nicole D’Silva | The Chronicle At Mason High School (MHS), love finds a new meaning on Valentine’s Day as students embrace Galentine’s parties. MHS senior Emori Witmer-Gautsch hosted a Galentine’s party this year with her friends. She said she decided to get ready with her friends in her basement, get flowers, take cute pictures and…
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle During sixth bell, standard coursework gets swapped for stock portfolios. At Mason High School (MHS), investing is not something students read about in a textbook; it is something they experience firsthand. Through the Comet Capital Fund (CCF), 17 juniors and seniors who completed the Banking and Investments course manage a…
In one of the most competitive Greater Miami Conference Championships in recent memory, the Mason girls cross country team rose to the occasion, narrowly edging out a talented field to capture their sixth consecutive league title and 14th overall since 2010. The Comets’ depth and consistency proved decisive, as Mason continued to set the standard…
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…
Evelyn Feldmann | The Chronicle Six months ago, a team of Mason High School (MHS) freshmen joined to form a nonprofit organization. Their initiative would go on to donate over 22,000 items, all resources used to teach kids how to handle their emotions. Handmade Gifts Initiative (HGI) has one goal: bring social-emotional learning (SEL) education…
