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
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    Fauquier High School
    39
    Jan 24 / Boys Basketball
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    Kettle Run High School
    35
    Jan 22 / Boys Basketball
  • Meridian High School
    43
    Kettle Run High School
    20
    Jan 22 / Girls Basketball
  • Meridian High School
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    Skyline High School
    54
    Jan 17 / Boys Basketball
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    Skyline High School
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    Jan 17 / Girls Basketball
News
A barren baseball field is portrayed with several piles of dirt and gravel during construction (photo by Alba Selle).
Baseball field construction hits roadblocks; is not expected to be completed this season
Alba Selle, News editor • April 9, 2025
Donald Trump ran on a program of extreme tariffs on foreign nations. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
Trump’s tariffs risk increasing inflation, economists say
President Trump wearing his signature campaign hat, “Make America Great Again.” (Photo via 10News)
President Trump slashes the size of the federal government
Trachtenberg starred in “Gossip Girl” alongside stars Blake Lively and Penn Badgley. (Photo via FMT)
Michelle Tratchenberg, “Buffy” and “Gossip Girl” Star, Dies at 39
The Meridian students are no longer allowed to storm the court due to safety concerns. (Photo courtesy of Nicky Wolcott)
What’s the deal with storming the court?
Features
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: Spring break edition
Emily Johnson, Staff Writer • April 11, 2025
Movie Collage with The Incredibles, Once Upon a time in Hollywood, When Harry met Sally, Ferris Buller’s day off, The Revenant. (graphic by Jillian Sterner)
Now Showing: A revival of the classics
One of the most controversial picks at the 2025 Oscars (Photo via IMDB)
In Defense of Anora
Watermelon is one of the most popular flavors of Celsius, along with orange, peach vibe, and wild berry. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
A Dive Into the Emergence of Celsius and Alani Nu
Features editor Victor Kidwell takes on a maligned genre in this installment of For The Record. (Photo via Spotify)
For the Record: Pop Punk
Opinion
For many students, the March 8 SAT exam was impacted by a technical issue that caused the exam to be submitted automatically before testing time was over. (Photo via CollegeBoard)
The gold standard needs to change
Rachel Grooms, Managing Print Editor • April 1, 2025
Elon Musk has gained unprecedented power in the White House, especially for an unelected official (Photo via Free Malaysia Today)
Opinion: Get Musk Out of the White House
The large construction project in front of Meridian (Photo by Layla Kozbelt)
Opinion: Falls Church is no longer ‘The Little City’
Destruction in Jenin after Operation Iron Wall. (Photo via SOPA Images/LightRocket)
Fragile ceasefire: a skeptical look
President Trump extended the deadline for the TikTok ban, but some people think that there is more to this move than it seems. (Photo via plann)
The TikTok Ban: A Political Stunt to Win the Youth Vote?
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Sports
March Madness official basketball prior to a sweet sixteen game. (Photo by USA Today)
Road to Glory: Previewing the 2025 Men’s Final Four
Flynn Sheinkin and Monroe Duff • April 3, 2025