Ski season is finally upon us, but locating the most ideal resort based on skill level, location, and conditions can be a struggle. So, The Lasso has composed a list of the best ski resorts in each state...

With winter break approaching comes the inevitable question of what to do with multiple weeks of free time. Some people are traveling, some are seeing family, but some are doing nothing at all. So what...

  This autumn season is a great time to cozy up and watch a good show! Unfortunately, picking a show often proves to be difficult, so we have compiled a list of our top five favorite fall shows...

As I conclude my time at Meridian, I was considering some of the most beneficial classes I took, both in terms of curriculum and how they were able to fit in with IB Diploma and General Diploma requirements....

Better Call Saul With the release of its sixth and final season just a few short days ago on April 25th, “Better Call Saul” has cemented itself as one of the most successful TV-shows of the...

Twee pop is a genre that came into being roughly around the release of British music magazine NME’s C86 compilation. Many took notice of the fact that C86 prominently featured music with light, lilting...

It's that special time of year, when lights shine bright on every street and anticipation rises for gift-giving celebrations. The Lasso is here with the annual gift guide, to help you buy for all of...

Book: The Princess Bride I'm sure many students are familiar with the classic 1987 movie "The Princess Bride," but even better, in my opinion, is the original book version by William Goldman. The...

Movie: “Happy as Lazzaro” (“Lazzaro Felice”) The 2013 Italian independent drama, “Happy as Lazzaro” (or “Lazzaro Felice”), had been sitting in my Netflix watchlist for months. On...

Lungs by Florence + The Machine Florence and The Machine is known for her unique voice and dramatic sounds. Her debut album Lungs came out in 2009 and it is one of the most cohesive albums of all...

Calm, coffee, and conversations all define Luke's Diner from the sensational show Gilmore Girls. Those three descriptors encapsulate the classic diner we searched for in our own Falls Church City. Gilmore...

Fresh off the box office success of “Aquaman”, James Wan produces and directs a wildly original concept that, while taking a while to get its footing, challenges the limits of mainstream horror...