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
Binyamin Hassan

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer

Binyamin Hassan is a senior; this is his third year writing for the Meridian Lasso. He enjoys the process of journalism, and is dedicated to the acquisition and promulgation of accurate news for and towards the Meridian student community. He appreciates candied ginger.

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All content by Binyamin Hassan
Ela Rees poses in a flowy dress. (Photo courtesy of Ela Rees)

Meet the 2025-2026 SCA Executive Board

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
June 6, 2025
Seoul Prime serves South Korean casual food, inspired by the culture of its capital. (Photo by Binyamin Hassan)

Seoul Spice saunters into West Falls

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
June 6, 2025
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
Donald Trump ran on a program of extreme tariffs on foreign nations. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Trump’s tariffs risk increasing inflation, economists say

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
March 27, 2025
Groundbreaking on the Virginia Tech campus near the end of January. (Photo courtesy of HITT Contracting)

HITT the road: Construction begins at Virginia Tech campus

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
March 7, 2025
Seoul Prime offers deluxe meals with high-quality ingredients. (Photo by Binyamin Hassan)

Seoul Prime: Fine dining in Founders Row

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
January 21, 2025
Anna Gray and Jasmine Cidon work together to make sure the fish in their care are healthy and well-fed. (Photo courtesy of Anna Gray and Jasmine Cidon)

Fishy business: Anna Gray and Jasmine Cidon

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
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
On November 5, voters will be choosing between Laura Downs and John Murphy for School Board. (Photo courtesy of Falls Church City)

Laura Downs and John Murphy face off in special election

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
Student musicians performed alongside the United States Navy Band. (Photo by Binyamin Hassan)

Navy Band performs at Meridian

Binyamin Hassan, Faaz Tahir, and Layla Kozbelt
October 23, 2024
The West Falls Development Project will be mostly complete by the end of 2024. Some apartments are already leased. (Photo via Falls Church Planning Division)

Meridian’s opinions on the nearly-finished West Falls Project

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
September 16, 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
Falls Church has embraced mixed-use development, to its financial benefit. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

What do mixed use developments do for our city?

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
May 7, 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 Quinn-Homestretch project is slated to include a park, pedestrian areas, and bike lanes. (Photo via City of Falls Church City Council)

City Council approves Quinn-Homestretch project

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
The State of Virginia requires semi-frequent and focused observation of teachers and their methods. (Photo via the Virginia Department of Education)

Teacher observation: the facts and the feelings

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
March 14, 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
Kaye Kory will not be seeking reelection after representing Falls Church for 14 years. (Photo courtesy of Fairfax County Democratic Committee)

Falls Church representative Kaye Kory will not seek reelection

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
January 23, 2024
Falls Church City Council and School Board members stand in front of a ribbon alongside Superintendent Noonan, holding a large pair of scissors. (Photo courtesy of the City of Falls Church)

Meridian Solar Roof promotes green future

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
January 3, 2024
A painter’s tape swastika was discovered on a desk. Jewish student representatives have responded quickly (Graphic by Binyamin Hassan).

Student groups respond to painter’s tape swastika

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
November 21, 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
Racks of baked goods behind a glass panel at Godfrey’s Bakery Cafe. (Photo courtesy of Tatiana McKenzie)

Godfrey’s Bakery Cafe takes Falls Church by storm

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
Map of Falls Church City with zoning blocks made visible, and transitional and historic zones separately colored. (Photo courtesy of Falls Church City Planning Library.)

Falls Church City Council to vote on new zoning ordinances

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Members of the Chicago Teachers’ Union picket while on strike for better compensation and school services in October of 2019 after their old contract expired. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Falls Church Teachers’ Union negotiates for a better contract

Binyamin Hassan, Senior Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
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