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
Tessa Dunn

Tessa Dunn, Commentary Editor

Tessa is a senior and this is her fourth year writing for The Lasso. She loves Gilmore Girls, nachos, and lemonade.

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Meridian's senior class poses for a photo with their banner. (Photo by Camilla Contreras)

Meridians students celebrate at homecoming pep rally

Tessa Dunn and Camila Contreras
September 30, 2025
An image of the Metropolitan Museum, where the Gala takes place. (Photo via Wikimedia)

Met Gala 2025: A night of standouts and slip-ups

Tessa Dunn and Camila Contreras
May 12, 2025
This executive order could significantly influence how immigrants are viewed in America. (Photo via PxHere)

Is Declaring English the Official Language a Threat to America’s Identity?

Tessa Dunn, Commentary Editor
May 8, 2025
Trachtenberg starred in “Gossip Girl” alongside stars Blake Lively and Penn Badgley. (Photo via FMT)

Michelle Tratchenberg, “Buffy” and “Gossip Girl” Star, Dies at 39

Tessa Dunn, Commentary Editor
March 20, 2025
Associated speakers featured on the panel pose for a photo with members of the Meridian BSU. (Photo by Tessa Dunn)

Meridian BSU Panel Ignites Conversation

Tessa Dunn, Commentary Editor
February 10, 2025
President Trump extended the deadline for the TikTok ban, but some people think that there is more to this move than it seems. (Photo via plann)

The TikTok Ban: A Political Stunt to Win the Youth Vote?

Tessa Dunn, Commentary Editor
February 10, 2025
Ms. Risse at the London Tower Bridge last summer. (Photo courtesy of Ms. Risse)

Ms. Risse’s Journey from Inspired Student to English Teacher

Tessa Dunn, Commentary Editor
January 16, 2025
The Whole Foods on Broad Street is set to open in February. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

The Truth Behind the Whole Foods on Broad St.

Tessa Dunn, Commentary Editor
January 13, 2025
The original poster from the Wicked musical.

“Wicked” sparks controversy

Tessa Dunn, Commentary Editor
December 12, 2024
Screenshot of Minga hall pass landing page. (Photo via minga.io)

Opinion: Is collective punishment a good idea at Meridian?

Tessa Dunn, Commentary Editor
October 23, 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
Seniors Ivy Anderson and Delia Paradiso smile for the camera at prom. (Photo by Rachel Grooms)

Promparazzi 2024

Tessa Dunn and Rachel Grooms
May 23, 2024
What is Meridian listening to?

Faces in the Crowd: What is Meridian listening to?

Tessa Dunn, Commentary Editor
April 3, 2024
Junior Addison Turner as the coroner presents evidence to a group. (Photo by Rachel Grooms)

Mustang Mysteries: Camp Crater

Rachel Grooms and Tessa Dunn
March 6, 2024
Juniors Ben Meade, and Boston Fitzpatrick pose with Senior Emma Hart in their Masquerade themed outfits. (Photo by Mara Statie)

Promparazzi 2023

Mara Statie, Rachel Grooms, and Tessa Dunn
May 11, 2023
The team has a team meeting before heading back to the court to finish off the game. (Photo by Tessa Dunn and Mara Statie)

Gallery: Girls’ basketball dominates Seton 47-31

Mara Statie and Tessa Dunn
January 7, 2023
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