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
Alba Selle

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief

Alba is a senior and excited about her third year on The Lasso. When not investigating the inner workings of Meridian High School she enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her friends.
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Meridian Dedicates 5th Floor Peace Garden to Marian Costner Selby

Meridian Dedicates 5th Floor Peace Garden to Marian Costner Selby

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2025
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, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2025
Mr. Deal’s fourth floor classroom thermostat midday at 83 ̊ (Photo by Alba Selle)

Classroom climate chaos

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2025
President Jimmy Carter smiles as he walks with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat at the White House (Photo via PICRYL)

President Carter: A president that defined the ages

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2025
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?

Alba Selle, Dino Simcox, Ryan Degnan, and Monica Duran
December 20, 2024
Hand to Hunger founders, Elbetel Kiros, Adam Belouad, and Grace Calabrese hold stacked sandwiches after a meal packing event. (Photo courtesy of Adam Belouad)

An inside look at Hand to Hunger’s emergence at Meridian

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2024
Frank Sinatra poses and carves a Christmas turkey while smiling at the camera (photo via Flickr)

Seven Sinatra highlights to celebrate his December legacy

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2024
This building has faced irreparable damage. (Photo courtesy of Ally Campbell)

Hurricane Milton leaves devastating effects on Florida

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2024
Pumpkins in Old Town Alexandria (Photo by Alba Selle)

Activities to keep you entertained this fall

Alba Selle and Tessa Dunn
October 15, 2024
Ms. Rodriguez poses with colleagues at the Gunston Middle School Fall Dance (Photo courtesy of Mrs. Rodriguez)

IB from a new perspective: a talk with Ms. Rodriguez, Meridian’s new MYP coordinator 

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2024
Phones are now being kept in so called "cell phone parking lots," but that may change as the year goes on. (Photo by Alba Selle)

New state-wide phone policy affects students in Virginia

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2024
In 2021 the Falls Church City School Board changed the name of George Mason High School to Meridian High School (photo by Alba Selle)

Shenandoah County changed its school names. Could Meridian be next?

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2024
Dr.DeFazio receives the 2024 Online Teaching Excellence Award by George Mason University for his excellent commitment to teaching online classes. (Photo courtesy of Dr. DeFazio)

A look into Dr. DeFazio’s career in paradise

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2024
National Community Service Awards for the 2023-2024 school year. (Photo via InnerView)

Last minute volunteer opportunities

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2024
The leadership team set up a welcoming whiteboard for the club's new members. (Photo via meridianfrench_club)

Inside Meridian’s new French Club

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2024
Sophomore Ben Behr overwelmed with third-quarter stress

How to avoid third-quarter burnout

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2024
In theaters now: Migration (photo via: IMDB).

Now Showing: “Migration”

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2024
Seniors including Fawn Songsiriarcha group together for a selfie after playing “snow football and snowball,” according to Songsiriarcha. (Photo by Fawn Songsiriarcha)

Meridian students enjoy their snow days

Molly Moore, Sesh Sudarshan, Alba Selle, and Evy Shamber
January 26, 2024
The unoccupied Stratford Motor Lodge currently sits at the corner of West Broad Street. (photo via Patch)

The Stratford Motor Lodge to be remodeled

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2024
Seniors Jack Ackerman and Michael Williams (L-R) dressed head-to-toe in formal attire. (Photo by Sofia Braverman)

Meridian High School gets serious

Alba Selle and Sofia Braverman
November 26, 2023
Five spooky books to read this fall

Five spooky books to read this fall

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2023
Record temperatures bring sweltering heat to Falls Church City residents (photo courtesy of Lemonsoup14).

Was the Recent Heat Wave a Sign of Climate Change?

Alba Selle, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2023
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