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The Lasso
Meridian High School Student Newspaper - The Lasso

The Lasso
Meridian High School Student Newspaper - The Lasso

The Lasso
Ben Behr

Ben Behr, Features Editor

Ben is a third year journalism student and first year editor of features. He likes horror movies, country music, and going hiking.
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The Features Summer Recap

The Features Summer Recap

Ben Behr, Features Editor
September 15, 2025
One of the most controversial picks at the 2025 Oscars (Photo via IMDB)

In Defense of Anora

Ben Behr, Features Editor
March 17, 2025
The foremost experts on anything pop culture at Meridian discuss, debate, and deliberate the highlights of this year’s Grammys award show. (Photo via Gabriel Bouys)

Features talks the Grammys

Victor Kidwell, Monica Duran, Ben Behr, and Jillian Sterner
February 19, 2025
[Image Via Flickr]

The Best Films for a Valentine

Ben Behr and Monica Duran
February 14, 2025
Here are the Lasso’s picks for controversies of the decade (Photo by Ben Behr and Ryan Degnan)

Controversies halfway through the decade

Ben Behr and Ryan Degnan
January 15, 2025
Staff writers Monica Duran Cruz and Ben Behr team up with features editor Victor Kidwell to outline what they’re looking forward to—or dreading—in this new year. (Graphic by Monica Duran Cruz)

Features presents: a sneak peek at 2025

Victor Kidwell, Ben Behr, and Monica Duran
January 14, 2025
This supposed blockbuster between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson became a major let-down (Photo via FMT)

Tyson vs. Paul: Not Even Fight of the Night

Ben Behr, Features Editor
January 9, 2025
Macy's is packed with ready-to-wear homecoming dresses. (Photo by Emily Johnson)

Where to buy Homecoming dresses and suits

Emily Johnson and Ben Behr
October 21, 2024
Kendrick Lamar will be headlining the Super Bowl halftime show in 2025. (Photo via Time)

Should Kendrick Lamar Perform at the Super Bowl?

Ben Behr and Ryan Degnan
October 8, 2024
A$AP Rocky one of the best rappers of this generation. (Photo via Flickr)

For The Record: A$AP Rocky Deep Dive

Ben Behr, Features Editor
October 2, 2024
Teams salute the flag pregame during the national anthem. (Photo by Ryan Degnan)

Can’t tame the Mustangs

Ryan Degnan and Ben Behr
September 18, 2024
Wolfs” a John Watts film. (Via IMDB)

Best Upcoming Movies in the Fall

Ben Behr, Features Editor
September 16, 2024
In this column, the Lasso spotlights students around the school, giving a further glimpse into the culture of Meridian High School.

Faces In The Crowd: Now Testing

Victor Kidwell and Ben Behr
May 7, 2024
Future, the lead artist and rapper on the album. (Photo via Wikipedia Commons)

For The Record: “We Don’t Trust You” by Future and Metro Boomin

Ben Behr, Features Editor
April 17, 2024
“Vultures 1,” the joint collaboration between Ty Dolla $ign and Ye. (Photo via Wikipedia)

For The Record: “Vultures 1” by Y$

Ben Behr, Features Editor
April 3, 2024
Argyle the latest film from director Mathew Vaughn. (via Universal Pictures Caption)

Now Showing: Argylle

Ben Behr, Features Editor
March 18, 2024
Ben Behr discusses the long and eventful career of the Southern rapper 21 Savage. (Photo via Variety)

For The Record: 21 Savage Deep Dive

Ben Behr, Features Editor
February 21, 2024
In this edition of our column Now Showing, staff writer Ben Behr reviews the movie “Killers of the Flower Moon,” out now. (Photo via IMDB)

Now Showing: “Killers of the Flower Moon”

Ben Behr, Features Editor
November 30, 2023
Graphic by Eva Williams

Now Showing: “Five Nights at Freddy’s”

Ben Behr, Features Editor
November 27, 2023
Graphic by Eva Williams

Now Showing: “Barbie” vs. “Oppenheimer”

Ben Behr and Samantha Gabrl
September 20, 2023
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