Sophie Allen | The Chronicle With schoolwork often pushing faith to the margins, many Mason High School (MHS) students are welcoming a moment to reset. This year, Lent and Ramadan started on the same day, creating a shared season of reflection for Christian and Muslim students. Lent is a 40-day Christian religious observance that leads…
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…
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…
Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle Movie Preview Blackphone 2, the sequel to the hit horror film Blackphone officially premiered in theaters last Friday, October 17, and is alread shocking viewers. The original movie, released in 2021, captivated audiences with the chilling story of a kidnapped boy, Finney, who was able to contact his abductor (The…
Henry Clipson | The Chronicle As students in Ohio begin the new school year, they face a stricter attendance structure leaving less wiggle room for excuses. Ohio House Bill 96, put into place for 2026 and 2027, states that if a student misses 5% of instructional time, equaling nine days, districts must notify parents. A…
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle Whether it be writing poetry, creating bands or running marathons, Mason High School (MHS) teachers have long expressed themselves and their interests through hobbies. Although some of these pastimes have been picked up over the years, others have lasted since childhood. For MHS World History teacher Rachel Pansing, that longtime…
Aybika Kamil | Managing Editor | The Chronicle Ohio’s student-athletes may soon lose the ability to profit from name, image and likeness (NIL). Proposed on Jan. 29, 2026, by Ohio Representatives Adam Bird and Mike Odioso, House Bill 661 (HB 661) aims to ban NIL for student-athletes from grades seven through 12. Cosponsored by 13…
Matluba Eshonkulova | The Chronicle Movie Review 4 Stars Michael, the long-awaited biopic about Michael Jackson, arrived with high expectations and a visually engaging tribute to his legacy on April 24, 2026. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, the film follows Jackson’s rise from child star to global icon, highlighting both his talent…
