Delaney Turner | Staff Writer Name a more iconic duo… I’ll wait. Sherlock and Watson, Batman and Robin, and Kimye are only a few dynamic duos. The duos of the world influence social media, fashion, and ultimately affect the way the world functions. At Mason High School, it is no different. Duos are taking on the halls and making big […]
Read moreAlexandra Lisa | Staff Writer The winners tell the story, but when it comes to history, anyone can make themselves out to be the hero. One of the inevitable challenges students from foreign nations face when going to school in the U.S. is switching from their own country’s history to American history in the classroom. Not only do they have […]
Read moreJonathan McCollough | Staff Writer Instead of movies or restaurants, students are now rating their teachers. Rate My Teacher is a website that allows anyone to leave an anonymous review of teachers and professors at schools and colleges all across the country. MHS is on the site with an average of 3.98 stars out of 5 based on over 1,400 […]
Read morePaying their own way Lauren Thomas | Staff Writer They are on their own. That is just the way it is for seniors who have to pay for college. Despite the growing college tuition cost and the prospects of student loan debt, parents are putting the pressure on their children to pay for their own education. According to a recent […]
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Luke Hutchinson | Staff Writer Approximately 250 species of snakes can kill a human with one bite. Some animals do not enjoy playing fetch or rolling over – especially ones that are carnivorous, legless, and elongated; despite people’s thoughts about owning a snake, some students are fascinated by their behavior. Owner of two snakes and freshman Logan Young said his […]
Read moreCalista Busch | Staff Writer Screenshots, screenshots are no fun. Unless you share with everyone. AP Language and Composition teacher Lori Roth said she has seen any increase in students cheating in her class this year on tests and in-class assignments. While teachers take measures to prevent cheating in their classes, it is constantly evolving. Roth said students have […]
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Meghan Pottle | Staff Writer As college and prom season approach, the pressure to purchase a fake identification (ID) card for college arises. Teenagers may think they will not get caught for a crime that seems so common, or “it is never going to happen to me,” but such purchases are not immune to consequences. According to U.S. National Library […]
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Paige Harvey | MBC Reporter MBC Reporter Paige Harvey takes a close look at Night to Shine, a prom designed for people around the community with special needs.
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Ryan D’Souza | Staff Writer Jonathan McCollough | Staff Writer Places that were once visited by thousands are now being explored by a few. Urban exploring is the exploration of man made-structures that are typically abandoned. This includes locations like old houses and deserted amusement parks and subway systems. The hobby is especially popular among photographers and documentary filmmakers. Junior Yogesh […]
Read moreJacob Fulton | Staff Writer Mason students are branching out to investigate their family trees. Though the past is a mystery to some, many web services such as Ancestry.com enable students to look into their family histories through historical documents and genetic tests. Senior Tori Berry tested her DNA through 23andme.com, a website that provides information on a student’s geographical […]
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Juliana Discher | Staff Writer Student sections in southwest Ohio are known for getting pretty close to the line, while others often cross it. Whether it’s swearing, destruction of property, or insulting players, many high school and college student sections can go from friendly cheering to outrageous acts of vulgarity. The Black Hole is no stranger to this, often dancing […]
Read moreCharlie MacKenzie | Staff Writer The fate of some students’ college dreams lies within a fifteen minute time interval. Every year seniors are tasked with perfecting their college applications, spending countless hours working on essays, resumes, or the Common Application. On top of all of this, students looking to go to performing arts schools must prepare for one moment to […]
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Luke Hutchinson | Staff Writer One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Dumpster diving is when a person searches through someone else’s trash to find specific objects – the hobby existed even before the Supreme Court’s 1988 case “California vs. Greenwood,” which stated that when a person throws something out, that item is now in the public domain. Freshman Elizabeth […]
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Sarah Rubsam | MBC Reporter MBC reporter Sarah Rubsam takes a close look at the Lifeguarding course at MHS.Lifeguarding: The class at Mason High School that can help you save lives and earn cold hard cash There aren’t many classes at MHS that can directly lead to a job, but the Lifeguarding course taught by Mark Sullivan is an […]
Read moreFreddie Wilhelm | Staff Writer See how Mason High School teacher Andy Goetz budgets his income to meet the needs of his family.One of the most prevalent skills in adulthood is managing money and balancing a budget; however, apart from Financial Literacy, this skill is rarely taught at Mason High School through hands-on experience. Business teacher Jennifer Striker said that […]
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Alexandra Lisa | Staff Writer Mason band’s reputation attracts Ohio State Wind Symphony to perform. On March 8, one of the state’s most elite bands performed a preview of their performance scheduled for The American Bandmasters Association Convention in Lexington, Kentucky. The Ohio State University Wind Symphony agreed to visit Mason High School to perform for an audience of staff […]
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Alekya Raghavan | Staff Writer Mason’s got spirit. The Mason girls basketball team is gearing up to play in the regional semi-finals versus Lakota West at the Trent Arena, but also traveling the 40 minutes to Kettering Fairmont are several members of the Mason student body. These students, with the goal of boosting morale and spreading team spirit, will be […]
Read moreCameras Rolling Delaney Turner | Staff Writer A local George Lucas and Steven Spielberg duo has entered into the filmmaking industry. In August of 2016, seniors Cole Marvin and Peyton Krell partnered, creating Highly Caffeinated Productions to showcase their filmmaking skills in a 48-hour Teen Film Challenge. They were given two days to write, film and edit a two to […]
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