Meridian High School Student Newspaper - The Lasso

The Lasso
Meridian High School Student Newspaper - The Lasso

The Lasso
Meridian High School Student Newspaper - The Lasso

The Lasso
  • Meridian High School
    3
    Herndon High School
    2
    Sep 23 / Boys Volleyball
  • Meridian High School
    22
    Culpepper High School
    30
    Sep 20 / Football
  • Meridian High School
    1
    Sidwell High School
    1
    Sep 19 / Field Hockey
  • Meridian High School
    3
    Manassas Park High School
    0
    Sep 19 / Girls Volleyball
  • Meridian High School
    3
    Langley High School
    2
    Sep 19 / Boys Volleyball
  • Meridian High School
    1
    Fauquier High School
    0
    Sep 17 / Field Hockey
  • Meridian High School
    0
    Kettle Run High School
    3
    Sep 17 / Girls Volleyball
  • Meridian High School
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    Centerville High School
    0
    Sep 17 / Boys Volleyball
News
Alejandrina Sanchez-Martinez, a beloved cornerstone of the FCCPS community, receives nomination for FCCPS Employee Recognition Award. (Photo via Monica Duran Cruz)
Alejandrina Sanchez-Martinez: FCCPS award nominee and outstanding operations staff
Monica Duran and Victor Kidwell • January 15, 2025
The building blocks of the mural emerge, with an outline of Selby in the center. (Photo by Molly Moore)
The Selby Peace Garden set to center the fifth floor
Sheep graze by the Meridian football field. (Photo via FCCPS)
Environmental Club introduces new and exciting environmental initiatives to Meridian.
"Reflection of Friends" by Jenny Newberry, winner of the Jurors Choice Award for the “Beauty in Diversity” exhibition. (Photo by Layla Kozbelt)
“Beauty in Diversity” at the Falls Church Art Gallery
In the two weeks leading up to the election, both presidential candidates have hosted large rallies in DC as arguments come to a close. (Photo via FreeMalaysiaToday)
Students react to DC rallies in the lead up to presidential election
Features
Ms. Risse at the London Tower Bridge last summer. (Photo courtesy of Ms. Risse)
Ms. Risse’s Journey from Inspired Student to English Teacher
Tessa Dunn, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025
Coach Cap coaching with Coach Gilroy during a game (Photo via the Falls Church News Press)
Teaching Sparks Coaching: Coach Cap
Northrip poses in the Black Box. (Photo by Jillian Sterner)
The tale of Mr. Northrip and the disappearance of IB Film
In this column, the Lasso spotlights students around the school, giving a further glimpse into the culture of Meridian High School.
Faces in the Crowd: Nation Championship
Here are the Lasso’s picks for controversies of the decade (Photo by Ben Behr and Ryan Degnan)
Controversies halfway through the decade
Opinion
Not only does a winner of a golden globe get a very, very gold award and an opportunity to market their work, but they also receive expensive gifts from sponsors. (Photo via FMT)
Reflecting on the Golden Globe Awards
Tessa Kassoff, Opinions Editor • January 13, 2025
The Whole Foods on Broad Street is set to open in February. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
The Truth Behind the Whole Foods on Broad St.
Rethink your resolutions to work for you. (Photo by Molly Moore)
Rethinking sustainable resolutions
Photo via Printerval
Examining “Elf” (2003)
Every year, radio stations and stores play Christmas music earlier and earlier. But what is really the appropriate time? (Photo via GoodFon)
How early is too early to start listening to holiday music?
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Sports
The Swim & Dive team looks to capitalize off a good performance at states last year. (Photo courtesy of Megan Clinton)
Swim & Dive Preview
Dino Simcox, Sports editor • December 20, 2024
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