As most students are aware, AP US Government and Politics (AP Gov) is not an easy course. There is a lot of student-driven effort and memorization needed to be successful, and with the start of the second...

Every year, as a Lasso tradition, we publish advice for each grade at the start of the year by writers who have just finished that grade. You can read advice for seniors, juniors, and freshmen here.  Don't...

Former  Lasso Editor-in-Chief, Stella Turner (‘23), shares her wisdom after graduating from Meridian this year.    The last year of high school is a crazy conglomerate of experiences and...

Join sports and clubs  As high school begins, everyone is starting to discover themselves and their interests. The best way to find friends with similar interests is joining clubs and sports teams....

Students! We received word of your crushes and how your heart aches for that fellow Mustang in your French class. So, we have composed the answers to your LOVE-ly questions on this Valentine's Day...

Welcome to our second part of Matters of the Heart! We collected your most dire inquiries and conflictions to answer them in detail. Those still in need of advice, here is the form to submit for future...

Last year, The Lasso started this column for those in need of advice in all matters of the heart. Following that legacy, here is our continued attempt to answer the inquiries on the mind of Meridian...

Find a consistent spot for Mustang Block.  Mustang block is a great time to catch up on work, socialize, meet with teachers, or just decompress. “I meet up with my friends on the third floor,”...

A few weeks ago, The Lasso sent out a form for those in need of love advice. (Those still with inquiries -- here's the form.) Here's our best attempt at answering your questions.  So I’ve had...

Hey guys. I’m Truman. They gave me an advice column.  How do I make my room more Jungle Themed? - Confused Carl Hey Carl. I’ve never had to make a room jungle themed, but it feels like...

1. Take every assignment seriously. “Do your work. Do it to the best of your ability and give your one hundred percent for every assignment, big or small. Don’t say, ‘this is good enough,’...

1. Get involved in what interests you.  Mason offers a variety of activities-- many of which will be transitioned online seamlessly for the upcoming school year. From Crime Time Club to Model UN,...