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Meridian High School Student Newspaper - The Lasso

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Meridian High School Student Newspaper - The Lasso

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Victor Kidwell

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor

Victor Kidwell is a senior and this is his second year as features editor at The Lasso. He enjoys hiking the Appalachian Trail, the show Twin Peaks, and freeform jazz.
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Features editor Victor Kidwell takes on a maligned genre in this installment of For The Record. (Photo via Spotify)

For the Record: Pop Punk

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
March 7, 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
Destruction in Jenin after Operation Iron Wall. (Photo via SOPA Images/LightRocket)

Fragile ceasefire: a skeptical look

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
February 10, 2025
Alejandrina Sanchez-Martinez, a beloved cornerstone of the FCCPS community, receives nomination for FCCPS Employee Recognition Award. (Photo via Monica Duran Cruz)

Alejandrina Sanchez-Martinez: FCCPS award nominee and outstanding operations staff

Monica Duran and Victor Kidwell
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
Photo via Printerval

Examining “Elf” (2003)

Tessa Kassoff and Victor Kidwell
December 20, 2024
(album covers via Spotify)

For the record: Autumn ‘90s alt-rock

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
October 23, 2024
Graphic by Monica Duran and Victor Kidwell

Faces in the Crowd: Halloween edition

Monica Duran and Victor Kidwell
October 23, 2024
In this installment of Now Showing, Features Editor Victor Kidwell shares his thoughts on Francis Ford Coppola’s newest venture, “Megalopolis.” (Photo via IMDB)

Now Showing: “Megalopolis?” More like Mega Fail

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
October 21, 2024
In Music Dump Friday columns, features editor Victor Kidwell shares some of his favorite music he’s listened to in the past few weeks. (Photo via Spotify)

Music Dump Friday: Version 2.0

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
September 20, 2024
Faces in the Crowd: Late Work Policy

Faces in the Crowd: Late Work Policy

Emily Johnson and Victor Kidwell
September 6, 2024
Faces in the Crowd: Extended Essays

Faces in the Crowd: Extended Essays

Victor Kidwell and Jillian Sterner
September 4, 2024
Junior Abby Berg performs their role as Mary Shelley in the school’s play “Frankenstein.” (Photo via Abby Berg).

Starring: Abby Berg

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
May 29, 2024
What is Chanel Beads? The NYC-based Dreampop duo hasn’t figured it out yet on this LP, but it still stands as a valiant first actual release. (Image via Bandcamp)

For the Record: “Your Day Will Come” by Chanel Beads

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
May 8, 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
Darktempo trap sets a psychedelic tone in Vegyn’s newest release, “The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions.” Image via Spotify

For The Record: “The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions” by Vegyn

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
May 7, 2024
Studying for AP exams can feel overwelming. Here are our tips for your best performance. (Photo by Abby Crespin)

Advice for AP Government and Spanish

Abby Crespin and Victor Kidwell
April 25, 2024
“He was like the glue that held everything together in the custodial staff… He made everybody who worked with him and for him feel like family,” math teacher Ms. Jen Jayson said. (Photo via meridianlasso.com)

Celebrating Mr. Molina

Molly Moore, Rachel Grooms, Sofia Braverman, Monica Duran, and Victor Kidwell
April 15, 2024
In this column, The Lasso spotlights students around the school, providing a further glimpse into the culture of Meridian.

Faces in the Crowd: Favorite Movies

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
March 6, 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: Senior Skip Day

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
February 14, 2024
Screenshot via Spotify

Music Dump Friday: Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and more

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
December 15, 2023
Graphic by Kaylah Curley

Top 13 albums of 2023

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
December 15, 2023
record player

For the Record: “New Blue Sun”

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
December 5, 2023
A duplex in Arlington exploded, leaving residents and neighbors with grisly imagery. (Photo by Madeline Dean)

Community on Edge following Explosion Rocks Arlington’s Ballston-Bluemont Area

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
December 5, 2023
In this column, Features Editor Victor Kidwell goes over the music he’s loved recently, and shares some of his coolest finds. (Photo via Spotify)

Music Dump Friday: Chilly Ambient

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
December 1, 2023
Music Dump Friday: No-Noise November

Music Dump Friday: No-Noise November

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
November 17, 2023
Music dump Friday: Goodbye Quarter 1

Music dump Friday: Goodbye Quarter 1

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
November 3, 2023
Collage of the album covers included in this article. (photo via Spotify)

Music Dump Friday #2: Post-Hoco funk

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
October 20, 2023
Associate Principal Peter Laub notifies students Wednesday evening that a swastika has been found that morning. (Photo via Schoology)

Swastika found beside student desk

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
October 13, 2023
Collage of album covers from the music dump, via Spotify.

For the Record’s Music Dump Friday: “The Sound of Settling”

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
September 15, 2023
Collage of albums on this playlist, via Spotify

For the record: We’re so back!

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
August 30, 2023

Meet the SCA Exec Board

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
May 30, 2023
A compilation of albums included in this playlist. (Photo via Spotify)

For the Record: Study music

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
May 24, 2023
Check out the playlist embedded below to listen to our top picks! (Photo via Spotify)

For the record: Ten more love songs

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
February 14, 2023
Dr. WuRorrer's courses on Energy Supply and Demand gains much attention from the students as he explains the many hands-on and sustainability-focused projects, field trips, and future job opportunities. (Photo by Kylie Moffatt)

Highlights from the course selection fair

Victor Kidwell and Kylie Moffatt
January 13, 2023
At the closing of each year, The Lasso compiles various lists of that year's various top events and productions. This year, you can browse The Lasso's Top 12 Albums, News Events, Pop Culture Moments, and Lasso Articles of 2022.

Top 12 albums of 2022

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
December 19, 2022
A complete indie holiday playlist for anyone searching for a unique but winter-y feel. Find the playlist at the bottom of this article. (Photo via Spotify)

For the Record: A very indie holiday mix

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
December 8, 2022
For the Record: New albums of autumn

For the Record: New albums of autumn

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
December 5, 2022
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For the Record: Albums released in October

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
October 28, 2022
Fall fashion in focus

Fall fashion in focus

Victor Kidwell and Madison Keelen
October 10, 2022
Senior Diwata Penaranda informs us that when she’s dressing, she tries to go for a 70s or 90s vibe, and we have to say she nailed it. Her perfect cardigan from Italy goes great with her choice of song, “(Only) About Love - Demo” by grentperez.

[Photo] Top 12 Lasso articles of 2022

Stella Turner, Former Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2022
For the Record: End of summer albums

For the Record: End of summer albums

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
September 23, 2022
woman on a beanbag

The Roundup: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Scott Pilgrim,” and more

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
September 15, 2022
Fiona Apple’s 1996 album “Tidal”

The Fiona Apple Starter Guide

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
April 11, 2022
Album cover of “Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You” via Rate Your Music

February album favorites, ranked

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
March 7, 2022
Pictured above is Kill Rock Stars signee Elliott Smith’s self-titled album.

Label Spotlight: Kill Rock Stars

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
February 23, 2022
Home is Where

Home is Where, Glass Beach, and Proper. concert review

Victor Kidwell and Anna Tomjianovich
January 21, 2022
What is Twee Pop?

What is Twee Pop?

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
December 14, 2021
“The Battle at Kiganjima Island,” a collaborative EP released on November 11 by screamo/skramz bands Pictures of June, Your Arms Are My Cocoon, Floral Patterns, and Lights Strung Like Stars.

“The Battle at Kiganjima Island” split review

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
December 6, 2021
Phil Elverum’s cult classic lo-fi hit.

Phil Elverum Starter Guide

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
November 22, 2021
Label spotlight: Sub Pop

Label spotlight: Sub Pop

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor
October 29, 2021
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