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
Anna Goldenberg

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor

Anna is a senior, and this is her fourth year writing for the Lasso.  In her spare time she enjoys sewing, baking, and reading fantasy novels with overly complicated worldbuilding.

All content by Anna Goldenberg
On May 7, the Virginia High School Sports league ratified their decision to exclude transgender women from women's sports teams (photo via WAVY.com)

Students react as VHSL bans transgender high school girls from sports

Anna Goldenberg and Binyamin Hassan
May 16, 2025
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

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
March 7, 2025
Fire trucks arrived at Meridian high school not long after the fire alarm went off. (Photo by Rachel Grooms)

Unplanned fire alarm disrupts middle and high school classes

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
February 6, 2025
The Washington Post has long been a staple of journalism, but its ownership under Jeff Bezos may threaten its credibility. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Opinion: The Washington Post’s failure to endorse a candidate bodes poorly for journalistic integrity

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
December 20, 2024
In the two weeks leading up to the election, both presidential candidates have hosted large rallies in DC as arguments come to a close. (Photo via FreeMalaysiaToday)

Students react to DC rallies in the lead up to presidential election

Anna Goldenberg and Binyamin Hassan
November 4, 2024
Dr. Noonan has chosen to resign after eight years as superintendent of FCCPS (Photo via Falls Church City Public Schools)

Dr. Noonan announces resignation at the end of the 24-25 school year

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
September 23, 2024
Dr. Wright is excited to assume his new position as chief of schools starting in August of 2024. (Photo courtesy of Peter Noonan)

FCCPS welcomes new Chief of Schools Dr. Dustin Wright

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
May 23, 2024
A makeshift scarecrow and photos of common goose predators are being displayed in an attempt to scare geese away. (Photo by Anna Goldenberg)

What happened to the geese?

Anna Goldenberg and Binyamin Hassan
May 17, 2024
(L-R) Seniors Ruby Jones, Piper Cannon, Kyra Gorman, and Julia Hall run a stand on NexTrex, an organization that helps to recycle plastic bags and film that usually cannot be recycled. (Photo by Anna Goldenberg)

Photo gallery: Meridian celebrates Earth Day

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
April 22, 2024
The Falls Church Teachers’ Union has secured two contracts to improve the working experience and benefits of teachers. (Photo via the Atlanta Civic Circle)

Teachers’ union finishes negotiations, secures new contracts

Anna Goldenberg and Binyamin Hassan
April 19, 2024
The Falls Church City Education Association has recently finished its year-long negotiations with the School Board for a mutually beneficial contract. (Photo via The Los Angeles Times)

Teachers’ Union votes to ratify a new contract

Anna Goldenberg and Binyamin Hassan
March 4, 2024
Oak Street Elementary GIVE Day ambassadors having fun while helping their fellow elementary schoolers get ready to pack meals. (Photo by Rachel Grooms)

Give Day hosts meal packing event on MLK Day

Rachel Grooms, Tessa Kassoff, and Anna Goldenberg
January 23, 2024
Black Student Union (BSU) hosts a panel to discuss the death of Tyre Nicholas. The BSU is a student group dedicated to giving students of color a place to talk to like minded peers and advocate for a more equitable Meridian. (Photo by Molly Moore)

Black Student Union advocates for change after racist incident

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
December 5, 2023
On early release Wednesdays, students lose 30 minutes of each class, as well as lunch, stable group, and Mustang block, and get out 3 hours early. (Photo via Schoology)

Don’t undervalue early release Wednesdays

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
November 30, 2023
A map of the city of Falls Church, with streets shown in color. Streets colored yellow are residential streets and are the ones affected by the speed limit (Photo via FCC website).

Students react to speed limit changes

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
November 14, 2023
Teachers have been attempting to bargain for better pay, hours and benefits, but they have run into several issues. (Graphic by Binyamin Hassan)

Teacher’s union clashes with School Board

Anna Goldenberg and Binyamin Hassan
November 10, 2023
In 2020, Mr. Laub was nominated for employee of the year for teaching Language and Literature at George Mason High School (now Meridian) (Photo via fccps.org).

Mr. Laub: Building a safe and welcoming community

Anna Goldenberg and Ben Mossburg
September 25, 2023
Mr. Laub has a long history of working at MHS. He is excited to continue his work in the role of Associate Principal. (Photo by Anna Goldenberg)

Administrative changes to take place over the summer

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
May 24, 2023
A collective bargaining agreement has recently been instituted in Falls Church Schools, and while teachers have mixed opinions, the outlook is generally positive. (Graphic by Anna Goldenberg)

Teachers react as Falls Church releases new collective bargaining resolution

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
May 8, 2023
The IB Career Related Programme is an alternative to the IB Diploma Programme that gives a lot of the same opportunities while allowing students more freedom when choosing what courses to take. (Graphic by Anna Goldenberg)

Meridian introduces IB Career-Related Programme

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
February 21, 2023
Starting February 13, the section of South Oak Street between Timber Lane and South Lee Street has been closed to traffic as the bridge that runs over Trip's Run is being replaced. This map recommends alternative routes. (Photo courtesy of the Virginia Department of Transportation)

Oak Street bridge over Tripps Run to be replaced

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
February 16, 2023
"Ender's Game" is a complex and nuanced story that will leave you thinking about the ethics of war and how politics is influenced by everyday people. (Photo by Anna Goldenberg)

Book recommendations for every kind of reader

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
December 18, 2022
There are a variety of committees at Meridian, and they all provide different ways to get involved in the school and make a difference in our community. (Graphic via instagram @meridianscaexec)

Meet the SCA Committees

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
November 9, 2022
Meridian has gender neutral bathrooms, which can be used by all students, providing safety to trans and non-binary students. However, not all students in Virginia have this luxury. (Photo by Anna Goldenberg)

Youngkin’s recent transgender policies could cause a lot of harm

Anna Goldenberg, Managing Website Editor
October 10, 2022
A picture of Texas

An explanation of the Texas Heartbeat Act

Anna Goldenberg and Molly Rose Cloutier
November 23, 2021
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