Graphic by Kaylah Curley

Organized in chronological order

13. TOK changes confirmed, Jan. 9 

Managing Editor Molly Moore breaks the story that Merdian would no longer allow future IB Diploma Candidates to enroll in Theory of Knowledge before school. 

12. Opioid overdose in neighboring school prompts alerts of precautionary measures, Feb. 14

Managing Editor Sophia Borghesani explains precautionary measures Meridian instituted due to the Opioid crisis, especially involving fentanyl, across the country and at nearby high schools. 

11. FCCPS Students participate in nationwide strike, April 26

News Editor Rachel Grooms covers the students who participated in the Nationwide Education Strike. Students received excused absences to protest gun violence in response to mass shootings in schools. 

10. Administrative changes to take place over the summer, May 24

News Editor Anna Goldenberg interviews Associate Principal Peter Laub regarding his promotion at the end of last school year. 

9. Swastika found beside student desk, Oct. 13

Features Editor Victor Kidwell describes administrators and student’s reactions to a swastika found on the side of a desk. 

8. Meridian gathers for Homecoming pep rally, Oct. 18

Managing Editor Molly Moore, alongside Tessa Kassoff and Sofia Braverman, share photos from the Homecoming pep rally. The pep rally included creative new games, a teacher-student lip sync battle, and other fun moments captivated the school. 

7. Global Reactions to the Israeli-Hamas Conflict October 18, 2023

Managing Editor Kaylah Curley breaks down the conflict occurring in Gaza and Israel for the student body. 

6. Mustang Block madness, October 20, 2023

Managing Editor Sophia Borghesani discusses the changes to Mustang Block at the start of the school year. These changes prompted a schoolwide conversation regarding what Mustang Block should be to students. 

5. Teacher’s union clashes with School Board, November 10, 2023

News Editor Anna Goldenburg and staff writer Binyamin Hassan report on the collective bargaining provision that granted teachers the right to request higher wages, better benefits and some improved working conditions. However, some teachers expressed great dissatisfaction with the School Board’s implementation of the policy. 

4. Students react to speed limit changes, November 14, 2023

 News Editor Anna Goldenburg covered the Falls Church City Council decision to lower the speed limit from 25 to 20 mph in residential areas. 

3. Tackling online hate and censorship in the Israel-Hamas War November 21, 2023

Staff writer Umer Sohail outlines conversations that have stemmed from the Israel-Hamas War, especially regarding whether censorship is necessary to mitigate online hate. 

2. Black Student Union advocates for change after racist incident December 5, 2023

News Editor Anna Goldenberg covers the BSU as it responds to a racist incident. 

1.Field hockey team reflects on impressive season December 5, 2023

Staff writer Sofia Turley profiles the Meridian field hockey team after a record-setting season.