Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle The fear of missing out, commonly referred to as FOMO, has become one of the most powerful forces shaping how our generation makes decisions and lives our daily lives. It suggests that somewhere else, someone is having more fun, experiencing more and overall having a better life. And unfortunately, we…
Katie Samol | The Chronicle One Saturday during an early summer afternoon, Makayla Conder’s life was changed in an instant. Makayla Conder is a Mason High School junior and a C3 complete tetraplegic, meaning all four of her limbs and her torso are paralyzed. On May 28, 2022, Makayla was sitting on a tire swing…
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…
Eshal Firoze | The Chronicle This winter, senior Bella Teply will dye her hair green one last time before the Mason High School (MHS) Swim Team goes to the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) State Championship meet. After a dominating high school career, Teply is preparing for her final season before continuing her swimming…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Album Review 3.5 stars It would be difficult to find a more accurate title for Harry Styles’ fourth solo album. Released on March 6, this record consists of roughly three fourths “Kiss” — reflective, tender lyrics developed in Styles’ three year self discovery journey — and one fourth “Disco” —…
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle Most nonprofits begin as fresh initiatives, but for Mason High School (MHS) sophomore Samhita Paranthaman, joining The Artsy Altruists meant continuing a legacy. Founded in 2018 by her sister and MHS alumna Sanchita Paranthaman, the nonprofit sells handmade jewelry and artwork at local and religious events, with proceeds supporting global…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle A quick glance at the 2025-26 Mason City Schools academic calendar reveals a major change: no more Personal Learning Days. Replaced by four Journey Days spread throughout the school year, this change is expected to provide a more structured, meaningful learning experience for students and staff outside of the classroom….
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle Liberty Center, Kenwood Mall and local movie theaters have long served Mason youth as social hotspots. But the recent rise of sweet treat culture is redefining gathering spaces for teens. With the growing number of dessert shops around Mason, teens not only find trendy treats but also a shared space…
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle When Mason Magic performs, it is more than flips and chants; it is inclusion. Mason Magic is an organization that brings together cheerleaders and students with special needs from both Mason Middle School (MMS) and Mason High School (MHS), showing what teamwork should truly look like. Each week, cheerleaders alongside…
The Mason Athletic Department announced that Brendan Reedy has been named the next head coach of the Mason Boys Tennis program, pending approval by the Mason City Schools Board of Education. Reedy takes over the program from longtime head coach Mike Reid, who has guided the Comets since 2015. During his tenure, Reid led Mason…
