Reselling rises among MHS students
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) teens have been trading in mall trips for online clicks. Buying and selling clothing on online platforms such as Vinted and Depop have become increasingly popular among teens; some look for deals, while others search for unique pieces. What is a bit of quick cash for…
Dancing bridges community, cultures for MHS students
Grace Ai | The Chronicle Some people find community through sports, others through culture. For certain students at Mason High School, dance offers it all. Mason High School (MHS) students dance at various studios, often performing cultural dances from across the world. MHS sophomore Eleanor Hahn dances with Bing Yang Chinese Performing Arts Center, primarily…
We can not separate culture from the people who built it
Staff Editorial | The Chronicle There is a pattern in the United States that seems to be repeating, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Immigrant cultures are marketed and consumed while the actual people behind those cultures are simultaneously treated as unwelcome or viewed with suspicion. What gets celebrated is often separated from…
Teachers are not our friends
Staff Editorial | The Chronicle A wave of newer and younger teachers are being hired to work at Mason High School (MHS). With shared interests in music, clothes and the latest TikTok trends, these teachers can make classrooms feel less intimidating for students, a shift in a learning environment that makes it more comfortable to…
Comets rebound from setbacks with two convincing conference wins
Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle The boys are back. On Friday, September 12, the Mason High School (MHS) football team secured a hard-fought 24-14 victory over the Oak Hills Highlanders, lifting their record to 2-2. For the Comets, the win marked another step forward in rewriting a disappointing start to the season. After dropping their…
MHS expands halal food options
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle After more than a year of preparation, halal food options have been introduced to the Mason High School (MHS) cafeteria as part of an ongoing effort to make the menu more accessible to students with different dietary needs. Earlier this year, the cafeteria added halal-certified turkey taco meat to its…
Students confront the reality of money
Eshal Firoze | The Chronicle From chore allowances to paid hours, students at Mason High School (MHS) are finding new ways to interpret and fulfill financial needs as they become adults entering the real world. MHS senior Chloe Knight is one of the many high schoolers navigating filing taxes for the first time this spring,…
MHS students redefine Valentine’s Day
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…