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Staying on top a priority for Comets during winter sports season
Hailey DeGroff | The ChronicleJack Mendelsohn | The ChronicleLibby Pullen | The Chronicle Winter sports season has officially arrived, and the Comets are ready to bring the heat despite the cold weather. Mason High School (MHS) athletes across each program are gearing up to chase Greater Miami Conference (GMC) titles and create memorable seasons. Whether…
It is time to put down our screens
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle In a time where technology is so prominent in our everyday lives, it can be easy to forget about books. During classes, I often see kids with their heads bent: not over books, but screens. Entertainment that used to come in the form of an interesting story has now been…
Your feed should not dictate your opinions
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle Social media was once a space for trends, sharing our lives and communicating. While those elements still exist, over time, these platforms have shifted into something much more influential. In recent years, I have noticed that it has become normalized for people to share opinions, beliefs and speak out on…
Preparing for the AI era: MHS art classes adapt
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology improves, Mason High School (MHS) teachers are learning how to adapt their lessons to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. In classes like English or biology, the role of AI as teaching – or cheating – tools are clear, but the way that AI…
Do not take the (rage) bait
Staff Editorial | The Chronicle We have all fallen victim to ragebait. Whether it is a dig from a friend, a social media post designed to provoke anger or even a family member making unnecessary comments at the family function. There is a special kind of chaos that ensues when someone insults your whole personality…
Comet Cupboard gains fresh food, fresh ideas
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…
Century mark: Castner celebrates 100th win
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle Determined. Disciplined. Resilient. These words portray the culture that has defined the Mason High School (MHS) football program and each player who has come and gone. But there is one thing that has stayed the same. Head coach Brian Castner, who has been behind the plays, development and strategies of…
Snow Ball no more: MHS pivots to winter social
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…
MHS dance team secures historic National title
Eshal Firoze | The Chronicle Two minutes. That was how long the Mason High School Varsity Dance team had to bring perfection to the biggest stage of the year. On February 7, 2026, the talented group of 22 dancers left it all on the floor at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) National Championships, leaving no…