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Sophia Borghesani, Public Relations Editor

Sophia is a junior working for the Lasso for a third year. She’s a geography fanatic who struggles with a crippling matcha addiction.

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Graphic by Kaylah Curley

Top 13 News Events of 2023

Sophia Borghesani and Kaylah Curley
January 5, 2024
Graphic by Sophia Borghesani

[Photo] The Lasso’s 2023 gift guide

December 25, 2023
From right to left: Lauryn Conner, Sienna Dawson, Alexis West, Sessa Tiffany, Lauren Banko and Lilah Robertson all lay in a blue foam pit after a long practice. (Photo by Natalie Glees)

Raising the Bar: Introducing Meridian’s new gymnastics team

Sophia Borghesani, Public Relations Editor
December 7, 2023
Graphic by Sophia Borghesani

Mustang Block madness

Sophia Borghesani, Public Relations Editor
October 20, 2023
Graphic by Rachel Grooms

Advice for Sophomores

Sophia Borghesani, Abby Crespin, and Molly Moore
October 5, 2023
Signs such as these have been posted on the walls of Meridian bathrooms. The signs include steps to take in case of a drug overdose. (Photo by Sophia Borghesani)

Opioid overdose in neighboring school prompts alerts of precautionary measures

Sophia Borghesani, Public Relations Editor
February 14, 2023
At the closing of each year, The Lasso compiles various lists of that years various top events and productions. This year, you can browse The Lassos Top 12 Albums, News Events, Pop Culture Moments, and Lasso Articles of 2022.

Top 12 news events of 2022

Kaylah Curley, Sophia Borghesani, and Kylie Moffatt
December 19, 2022
Students diligently work in the art room during ceramics class. (Photo by Sophia Borghesani)

Students reflect on a stressful first quarter

Sophia Borghesani, Public Relations Editor
November 9, 2022
The School Board has released official statements regarding the Governor Youngkins new policies regarding transgender students in Virginia public schools. (Graphic by Kaylah Curley)

School Board speaks against Youngkin’s transgender student policies

Kaylah Curley and Sophia Borghesani
November 5, 2022
Boys lacrosse seniors (left to right) Bobby Miller, David Ziayee, Emmett Wood, Nate Kusic, Lucas Casstevens, Justin Cerullo, Tommy Shaw, George Papadopoulos, Gordon Davig, Aleks Kline, and Sam Tombul pose before their senior night game. (Photo via FCCPS)

Gallery: Spring sports senior nights

Sophia Borghesani and Kaylah Curley
May 27, 2022
Rebecca Sharp smiles.

Sleepless in Falls Church: Rebecca Sharp on COVID mitigation

Sophia Borghesani, Public Relations Editor
May 6, 2022
The Cherry Hill Farmhouse, located adjacent to Cherry Hill Park (pictured), is the location of a potential senior externship opportunity. Seniors will all partake in a nine-day externship in May.

Seniors to complete 9-day externship before graduation

Sophia Borghesani, Public Relations Editor
April 12, 2022
Meridian cheer at Disney World

Meridian places 12th at Universal Cheerleaders Association Nationals

Sophia Borghesani, Public Relations Editor
February 19, 2022
Valentine’s Day candy and treats at Target.

Our definitive review of Valentine’s Day candy

Kaylah Curley, Kylie Moffatt, Sophia Borghesani, Sam Mostow, Tessa Kassoff, and Mino Castillo-Juarez
February 11, 2022
The panel was held via Zoom, cast onto the 3rd floor Learning Stairs.

COVID panel at Meridian addresses student concerns

Sophia Borghesani, Public Relations Editor
December 19, 2021
The top 11 current events that shaped 2021

The top 11 current events that shaped 2021

Kaylah Curley and Sophia Borghesani
December 14, 2021
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We reviewed Starbucks’ holiday menu so you don’t have to

Laura Lieu, Truman Lapp, Sophia Borghesani, Kaylah Curley, Clara Kasik, Abby Crespin, and Molly Moore
December 14, 2021
The vanilla bean cupcakes from Trader Joes.

Burned your pie? Quick Thanksgiving dessert replacements

Sophia Borghesani and Kylie Moffatt
November 23, 2021
The vaccine clinic took place at Oak Street Elementary School.

Vaccine clinic buzzed at Oak Street Elementary

Sophia Borghesani, Public Relations Editor
November 21, 2021
Students eat lunch in Meridian High School’s cafeteria.

Students voice their opinions on shorter lunches

Sophia Borghesani, Public Relations Editor
October 20, 2021
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