Ellen Duffer | Associate Editor Being “colorblind” doesn’t always translate to seeing only black and white; this type of color vision deficiency (CVD), called monochromacy, rarely occurs. Instead, the majority of individuals with CVD (about eight percent of all males and 0.5 percent of all females, according to the National Institutes of Health) have a limited perception of color that […]
Read moreIan Howard | Staff Writer Amidst the hundreds of books in Mason High School’s Media Center, Media Specialist Virginia Robinson said she peruses page after page of literature in a different format. According to Amazon.com, the Kindle, released in 2007, has rapidly become the site’s bestselling item.
Read moreTrevor Maxim | Staff Writer The sport of diving, although it is not well known at Mason, has been a part of the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Swimming and Diving Championships since 1927, according to OHSAA.org.
Read moreKris Ogungbemi | Staff Writer The price of produce is rising faster than inflation while the prices of junk food fall, according to the Reuters Health Group. Josh DiGirolamo, an employee at Whole Foods in Cincinnati, says that healthy foods are more expensive because the trip from the farm to the store requires an abandonment of dangerous pesticides and herbicides.
Read moreJordan Berger | Staff Writer A ten percent tip sits on the Lone Star Steakhouse table after three hours of fulfilling the party of twenty’s needs, the customers’ meals totaling over 450. Nearby, senior Amara Agomuo, a hostess at Lone Star Steakhouse who receives a portion of the tips, witnesses the lack of generous tipping, which is a common frustration […]
Read moreRachel Giesel | Staff Writer The H1N1 vaccine hysteria is still prevalent for students, with about 200 students registered to receive the shot having refused. Around 1,300 students received the H1N1 shot on December 16, however, despite the extreme paranoia, according to school nurses Kathy McVey and Christa Nichols.
Read moreTony DeLotell | Staff Writer After winning two consecutive state championships, the women’s varsity golf team could be considered a dynasty, according to Coach Fred Reeder.
Read moreJessica Kantor | Staff Writer When the curtain is drawn on the opening night of a school play, the actors and actresses on the stage are not the only ones making sure the night is a success. Senior Gianna Mocilnikar has been involved in Mason High School plays behind the scenes since her freshman year.
Read moreSamantha Stulen | Staff Writer From vinyl to MP3, the looks and sounds of music have been revolutionized, as well as the convenience of obtaining music. Senior Jonathan Balmer said having an MP3 player has allowed him to gain access to a multitude of songs. Buying a few albums and being stuck with songs he does not enjoy is no […]
Read moreRachel Schowalter | Staff Writer In an increasingly high-tech world, being adaptable to ever-changing technological advances has become essential. In order to equip its students with these skills, Mason High School has been implementing the latest technology in its classrooms. According to MHS Instructional Technology Specialist Byron Walton, the Mason City School District strives to be on the cutting-edge of […]
Read moreBeena Raghavendran | Staff Writer Not just anyone can become valedictorian anymore, according to honors-level teachers at Mason High School. As this annual contest approaches its finish (the last day of second trimester), the love for learning in students competes with the drive to be the best.
Read moreJanica Kaneshiro | Staff Writer Whether trying to become a celebrity or just sharing their videos with the lives of others, now that YouTube is accessible to the average high school student, students at Mason High School, such as senior Jacob Burress, now have the opportunity to show fellow “YouTubers” their talents.
Read moreCarlie Sack | Staff Writer Student clubs of Mason High School are stepping up to help provide relief to Haitians devastated by recent earthquakes.
Read moreJanie Simonton | Staff Writer The Mason girls’ gymnastics team tucked its third of three wins under its belt on January 16.
Read moreTony DeLotell | Staff Writer Brian Castner was named head varsity football coach on November 23, pending school board approval.
Read moreJanie Simonton | Staff Writer Cow-tipping, Republicans, NASCAR and farmers. According to Sam A. Winter, a staff writer for The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University’s student newspaper, all of these are common Midwestern misconceptions that other regions harbor.
Read moreJessica Kantor | Staff Writer Junior Matt Benton walks the halls at six feet eight inches tall, and no: he doesn’t play basketball.
Read moreAlyssa Howard | Editor in Chief Beth DeGroft and John Odell, the two newcomers to the Mason City School Board resulting from the November 3 local elections, both said that they look to represent sizable constituencies within Mason, incorporating new approaches to boardroom politics.
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