Aditi Varman | The Chronicle “You do not owe anyone anything.” Personally, I owe my neighbor a cookie, I owe my friends spontaneous texts saying “this reminded me of you” and I owe my favorite teacher a wave in the hallway. These small gestures are the glue that holds relationships together. They are reminders that…
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…
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle After the intricate spins and complex artistry of Alsya Liu’s performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, it’s no secret that the popularity of skating is on the rise. While figure skating remains one of the most popular winter sports globally, few recognize its land counterpart; roller skating. For Mason High…
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle Out with the old, in with the new. Ohio high school men’s soccer is undergoing significant changes. Now more than ever, high school players, parents and coaches are focused on the next level. One of the most prestigious club soccer programs in the Greater Cincinnati area, Cincinnati United Premier (CUP),…
Evelyn Feldmann | The Chronicle Six months ago, a team of Mason High School (MHS) freshmen joined to form a nonprofit organization. Their initiative would go on to donate over 22,000 items, all resources used to teach kids how to handle their emotions. Handmade Gifts Initiative (HGI) has one goal: bring social-emotional learning (SEL) education…
Divya Khan | The Chronicle Most Mason High School (MHS) seniors have spent their entire lives in Mason, from childhood all the way up until the present. Reflecting back on their elementary years, the Class of 2027 is approaching their final months of high school. But this year, as talk of graduation begins and seniors…
Hudson Pitcock | The Chronicle Album Review 4 Stars The popular American rapper Don Toliver released his fifth studio album near the end of January and it quickly reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard 200 within just two weeks of its release. Being his first top-charting album, Octane has not only appealed to his…
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle Retinol, mascara, bronzer and face cream are all commonly used products when it comes to student beauty. Over the past few years, the age of beauty product users has seen a steady decline, with younger students dipping into the world of skincare and makeup. As a result, there has been…
Allison Keim | The Chronicle To many of us, it is so clear how we are divided. Girl or boy. Rich or poor. Republican or Democrat. I feel that I am a very aware citizen. I know which societal issues concern me most, I know which political party I align with and I know I…
