Meridian High School Student Newspaper - The Lasso

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    May 27 / Boys Lacrosse
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News
The login screen for TestNav, the platform used for Virginia’s SOLs.
SOL tests get more standardized
Genevieve Hardy, Staff Writer • May 29, 2026
Falls Church City Hall, where community members gathered to discuss the city’s policing priorities and public safety concerns.
Walk this way: Falls Church looks toward new police priorities
Image of disease cells under a microscope.
From bats to rats – is 2026 the new 2020?
Protestors holding up signs of the 200mg abortion pill mifepristone
SCOTUS weighs in: The future of abortion pills
The map that Virginia will use for the upcoming midterm elections.
Supreme Court overturns redistricting
Features
Mustangs playing hacky sack during their free time.
Mustangs catch the hacky sack fever
Daria Adler, Staff Writer • May 27, 2026
The Class of 2026 throw their caps in the air after officially graduating.
ConGRADulations Class of 2026
“Michael,” the story of his life, was finally released on Apr. 24.
Now Showing: “Michael”
Student artists from Meridian High School also participated in Art Day, contributing works that used both traditional and digital techniques. Lynn Lou’s expressive pink floral piece is inspired by Georgia O’Keefe while Ash Koshnider’s plant photos highlight her interest in shape geometry. Adi Rose Henderson’s pieces show her use of impasto paints in different artworks.
Falls Church is in full bloom: Spring art show is held at Cherry Hill Park
The entrance of the Heritage Hunt Country and Golf Club, Great Oak Ballroom. (Photo by Emily Johnson)
Promparazzi 2026
Opinion
Spring field day for all grades, excluding the entire freshman class.
Freshmen outraged: Mandatory field trip scheduled during field day
Daria Adler, Staff Writer • May 15, 2026
No Stable through Tuesday-Friday during the week for the rest of the year (photo via MHS Schoology page)
Point-Counterpoint: Stable
Actress Nicole Kidman walks the red carpet. (Photo via Ethos)
Fashion meets art: Met Gala 2026
This entrancing film is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. (Photo via U.S. Magazine)
Now launching: Project Hail Mary
Tongue-Thaied about My Home Thai
Tongue-Thaied about My Home Thai
Decorative Background
Sports
The seniors on Mustang lacrosse pose together after a win.
An incredible milestone: Mustang lacrosse goes undefeated
Nathaniel Landers, Staff Writer • May 27, 2026