Eshal Firoze | The Chronicle From age old pop music to Electronic Dance Music (EDM), high school students around the globe spend their teenage years curating individual music tastes ranging across genres. Though there are undoubtedly differences between certain shows and artists, the culture of concerts and the impact of live music remains the same….
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…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle When they were first announced, Journey Days excited me: we finally had a clear outline of what we were supposed to do with our independent learning time, easily accessible volunteer and job shadow opportunities, and best of all, two extra days out of the classroom. Mason City Schools’ (MCS) first-ever…
Katie Samol | The Chronicle Where words may fail, art speaks. For Mason High School (MHS) senior Lana Fediuk, this has been the case. Lana is a refugee from Ukraine, and she moved to the United States (US) with her family in 2022. She moved to Ohio knowing no English, and since then, has spent…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Movie Review 3.5 stars Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the gang’s return to the big screen for the fifth time since 1995 was simultaneously a safety net and a risk. While Pixar can count on audiences showing up to see these beloved characters over and over, further additions to the “Toy…
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…
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…
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle Album Review 4 Stars For a band which has seemingly flown under the radar for the past decade, The Foo Fighters manage to deliver a shockingly solid album with Your Favorite Toy. At a little over 30 minutes, Your Favorite Toy is an uptempo, noisy collection of simple but successful…
Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle Winning the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) championship has become second nature for the Mason High School (MHS) boys varsity soccer team. With a 1-1 tie against Sycamore on October 14th, the Comets clinched another GMC title, their seventh in the past eight years and 12th overall since joining the conference…
