Ellen Duffer | Associate Editor Beauty is not constant: upon crossing the border into a foreign country, perceptions of beauty are noticeably different from those in America, according to senior Corina Marziano, who was born in Caracas, Venezuela.
Read moreIntense political contention obscures facts on new health care proposal… Alyssa Howard | Editor-in-Chief
Read moreCarlie Sack | Staff Writer A grand piano, with an estimated value of $6,000, was donated to Mason City Schools Performing Arts Department on March 22. Mason residents Carolyn and John Gruber donated this piano in the name of their daughters, Ashley and Samantha, who attend Mason City Schools, but are not involved in the performing arts.
Read moreFailure motivates student athletes to persevere… Tony DeLotell | Staff Writer
Read moreRachel Schowalter | Staff Writer Spring Break for the Mason City School District will be moved to the last week of March for the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 school years. This earlier date may change Mason families’ travel plans because of colder weather. According to Debbie Delp, President of the Mason City School Board of Education, the decision to move Spring […]
Read moreIan Howard | Staff Writer The characteristics that make up true manhood have gradually changed in the minds of young men over the past few generations, through the shifting the media, according to World War II veteran and Mason High School volunteer Vick Carman. Carman said the attributes of manhood are related to a male’s personality.
Read moreConsider changing habits to make easy green efforts as Earth Day approaches…
Read moreDanni Simms | Staff Writer Ohio drivers may be fined $150 if caught driving while text messaging, according to House Bill 415 that was passed by the Ohio House of Representatives on March 24. The bill must be approved by the Ohio Senate before it goes into law.
Read moreJanie Simonton | Staff Writer Covert operations aren’t just confined to the CIA and FBI anymore, according to senior Chase Cavanna. The secrecy of in-class calculator gaming makes playing more appealing, he said.
Read moreKris Ogungbemi | Staff Writer The halls of Mason High School are packed with advertisements and display cases showcasing the opportunities available to students. The display case in the hallway between A1 and the lobby, however, houses a topic much solemn. The case holds pictures of recent MHS graduates that have chosen to enroll in the military after graduating from […]
Read moreJordan Berger | Staff Writer As senior Stephanie Bohanon’s cell phone buzzes with the arrival of a new message, she clicks the key labeled “open,” which exposes her daily horoscope from Twitter. Her eyes scan the illuminated screen, a habitual routine for Bohanon.
Read moreJanica Kaneshiro | Staff Writer Lent is the 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Easter observed by the Roman Catholic, Eastern and some Protestant churches as a period of penitence and fasting, according to Merriam-webster.com, but the meaning varies among individuals, according to junior Hannah Sliger.
Read moreIan Howard | Staff Writer Trevor Maxim | Staff Writer Varsity Boys’ Tennis – Head Coach: Linda Kirtley – Last Year’s GMC Finish: Third place – Coach’s Comment: “This year we don’t have any established doubles teams. So, we’re going to have to see which two players will pair up both skill-wise and mentally to come up with really good doubles […]
Read moreCady Meece | Staff Writer Masters of marinade and capers of cakes, several students at Mason High School spend their free time baking and perfecting their recipes and creations.
Read moreRachel Giesel | Staff Writer Video-calling is steadily gaining interest in Mason High School. But the act of video-calling through webcams has progressed to use in more professional instances such as college interviews, communicating with loved ones overseas and tutoring. A common way to enact video-calling is through a free downloadable program called Skype with which users are able to […]
Read moreSamantha Stulen | Staff Writer The food sales that generated money for Pasta for Pennies will have stricter guidelines next year to ensure safety. Student Activities Director Lorri Fox-Allen said that guidelines for student food sales have always existed to ensure that food is properly prepared, but are not well known to teachers who aren’t club advisers.
Read moreEllen Duffer | Associate Editor The refurbished schedule for the freshmen’s mornings of OGT week is a product of brain-storming and communication, according to Assistant Principal William Rice. Freshman homerooms participated in various activities aimed at raising awareness for societal issues during the administration of the OGT each morning this week, led by junior and senior Sibs, he said. In […]
Read moreKris Ogungbemi | Staff Writer It’s nearly impossible to know everything about Mason High School. With over 3,000 students and a vast campus, there are always many things to discover. Below are 23 things you probably didn’t know about Mason High School: 1. 46,000: number of Otis Spunkmeyer Jumbo cookies sold year to date 2. 18,849: number of items in […]
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