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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    Jan 24 / Boys Basketball
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    Jan 22 / Boys Basketball
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    Jan 22 / Girls Basketball
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News
Senior Preston Lieu, as Joseph Stalin, uses the FCCTV studio in the short film: Truman vs. Stalin Rap Battle. (Photo courtesy of Ms. Roe)
Behind the Scenes: Senior Film Awards
Layla Kozbelt, Staff Writer • May 8, 2025
Ms. Schimmoller assists a third grade student with classwork. (Photo courtesy of Chrissy Henderson)
Third grade teacher Ms. Schimmoller wins Teacher of the Year Award
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
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
Features
An image of the Metropolitan Museum, where the Gala takes place. (Photo via Wikimedia)
Met Gala 2025: A night of standouts and slip-ups
Tessa Dunn and Camila Contreras • May 12, 2025
Women in Weightlifting provides an increase in opportunities for those in athletics. (Graphic by Camila Contreras)
Women in Weightlifting empowers athletics
The new remake of Snow White has faced a remarkable amount of controversy (Photo via Flickr)
Is Disney’s Snow White Remake a Bad Idea?
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
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
Opinion
This executive order could significantly influence how immigrants are viewed in America. (Photo via PxHere)
Is Declaring English the Official Language a Threat to America’s Identity?
Tessa Dunn, Staff Writer • May 8, 2025
The French AAPPL testing home screen displays the four different segments of the test. (Photo by Layla Kozbelt)
Opinion: AAPPL testing is rotten to the core
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
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’
Decorative Background
Sports
The NHL Playoffs kicked off over the last weeks, with some teams dominating and others squeaking by. (Photo by USA Today)
Thrilling First Round of 2025 NHL Playoffs Sets Stage for Intense Second Round
Flynn Sheinkin, Staff Writer • May 8, 2025