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, News editor

Alba is a junior and it is her first year as an editor. When not writing, Alba loves reading, running, and being with her friends.
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This building has faced irreparable damage. (Photo courtesy of Ally Campbell)

Hurricane Milton has devastating effects on Florida

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

Last minute volunteer opportunities

Alba Selle, News editor
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, News editor
March 12, 2024
Sophomore Ben Behr overwelmed with third-quarter stress

How to avoid third-quarter burnout

Alba Selle, News editor
February 14, 2024
In theaters now: Migration (photo via: IMDB).

Now Showing: “Migration”

Alba Selle, News editor
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, News editor
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, News editor
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, News editor
September 15, 2023
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