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
Molly Moore

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief

Molly is a senior and is super excited for her fourth year on the Lasso. She loves Twizzlers and her dogs Maj and Banks.

All content by Molly Moore
Students leave Meridian for the weekend. The West End project rests in the background. (Photo by Molly Moore)

Understanding our evolving city with Mayor Letty Hardi

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2024
A ward is an area that determines the location where one votes. Make sure to verify that you visit the correct location with this map. (Photo via Falls Church City)

Mustangs prance to the polls

Molly Moore and Margaret Ashbrook
October 23, 2024
The IB Diploma Program is a challenging pursuit that will pay off in the long-term. (Photo by Molly Moore)

Advice for incoming IB Diploma Candidates

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2024
Rising senior Paige Kessman shows off her outfit. (photo courtesy of Paige Kessman)

Meet the SCA Executive Board

Abby Crespin and Molly Moore
May 29, 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
Junior Isaac Rosenberger dribbles the ball down the court. (Photo by Rachel Grooms)

Photo Gallery: Girls and boys basketball enter playoffs

Molly Moore and Rachel Grooms
February 23, 2024
Sophomore Ben Behr overwelmed with third-quarter stress

[Photo] How to avoid third-quarter burnout

Alba Selle, News editor
February 14, 2024
Graphic by Eva Williams.

Matters of the Heart: Valentine’s Day Edition

Molly Moore and Abby Crespin
February 13, 2024
Seniors including Fawn Songsiriarcha group together for a selfie after playing “snow football and snowball,” according to Songsiriarcha. (Photo by Fawn Songsiriarcha)

Meridian students enjoy their snow days

Molly Moore, Sesh Sudarshan, Alba Selle, and Evy Shamber
January 26, 2024
Graphic by Eva Williams.

Matters of the Heart: Edition 5

Molly Moore and Abby Crespin
January 11, 2024
Graphic by Kaylah Curley

Top 13 Lasso Covered Events of 2023

Abby Crespin and Molly Moore
December 15, 2023
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)

[Photo] Black Student Union advocates for change after racist incident

Anna Goldenberg, Website Editor
December 5, 2023
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[Photo] We need to turn back the clock on daylight saving time

Sesh Sudarshan, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
A group of students crowd around their Gettysburg Battlefield tour guide, Phil, for a photo. (Photo by Molly Moore)

HOA classes explore Gettysburg Battlefield

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2023
Duos from each grade clash in the classic trivia game, Jeopardy. (Photo by Tessa Kassoff)

Meridian gathers for Homecoming pep rally

Tessa Kassoff, Sofia Braverman, and Molly Moore
October 18, 2023
Graphic by Eva Williams.

Matters of the Heart: Edition 4

Abby Crespin and Molly Moore
October 12, 2023
Graphic by Rachel Grooms

Advice for Sophomores

Sophia Borghesani, Abby Crespin, and Molly Moore
October 5, 2023
The Class of 2023 graduates throw their caps up to the sky in celebration. (Photo courtesy of FCCPS Photo/Carol Sly)

Graduation: The elders depart

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
June 15, 2023
Sophomore Ally Campbell poses behind the Morgan’s Message information table at the club's first dedication game. At dedication games, the club raises awareness for athlete mental health by educating spectators and involving the players in their pursuit. (Photo via @meridian_morgansmessage)

Morgan’s Message raises awareness at sports games

Arianna Vargas and Molly Moore
June 6, 2023
Ms. Moore started teaching P.E. and health classes this school year. (Photo courtesy of Tia Moore)

Ms. Moore: Shooting for Success

Sara Meade, Cailyn Murphy, Molly Moore, and Abby Crespin
March 21, 2023
Junior Boston Fitzpatrick (24) drives towards the basket, working to get around his defender. The Meridian cheer squad provides encouraging chants in the background. (Photo by Molly Moore)

Boys’ basketball falls to William Monroe in regional semifinals

Molly Moore and Preston Lieu
February 24, 2023
Pierre describes his own experience with racial bias. (Photo by Molly Moore)

BSU holds panel on Tyre Nichols

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2023
matters of the heart

Matters of the Heart: Edition 3

Abby Crespin and Molly Moore
February 14, 2023
Mustangs work to keep the Tigers from scoring a basket. (Photo by Molly Moore)

57-29: Mustangs prevail against Brentville

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2023
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TOK changes confirmed

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
January 9, 2023
Nationals Park unrecognizable and instead resempling a winter wonderland. At Enchanted, people are able to ice skate all throughout the display. (Photo by Molly Moore)

Five hidden holiday gems

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2022
(Graphic by Eva Williams)

Matters of the heart: Edition 2

Abby Crespin and Molly Moore
December 2, 2022
On the future corner of Washington and East Broad Street will be Whole Foods and a public plaza. (Photo courtesy of Falls Church City)

Broad & Washington Project will bring new Whole Foods to Falls Church

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2022
Check out the best songs on Taylor Swift's "Midnights" (Graphic by Molly Moore)

Top picks from Taylor Swift’s “Midnights”

Abby Crespin and Molly Moore
November 5, 2022
(Graphic by Eva Williams)

Matters of the Heart: Edition 1

Abby Crespin and Molly Moore
September 21, 2022
A complete review of 5 Crumbl Cookies

A complete review of 5 Crumbl Cookies

Arianna Vargas and Molly Moore
September 21, 2022
This article provides the best tips and pointers that all freshmen should know, written by last year's freshmen staff writers.

How to thrive in your freshman year

Abby Crespin, Molly Moore, and Preston Lieu
September 21, 2022
Girl's lacrosse takes a team photo with the trophy. (Photo by Molly Moore)

Girls lacrosse wins regional championship, secures spot in state tournament

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
May 27, 2022
Fletcher leads a group of Meridian track runners on her journey to the Lincoln Memorial.

[Photo] 105 miles for opportunity: The Lion Pride Run

Everett Johnson, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2022
A map of the new parking and dropping off routes on the secondary campus.

New parking lot drives morning headache

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2022
Cherry blossoms bloom on the National Mall.

Activities to try this Spring Break

Molly Moore and Abby Crespin
April 4, 2022
All of the signed seniors pose for a photo after the ceremony.

6 Meridian seniors sign to play sports in college

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2022
Band to participate in district assessment tomorrow

Band to participate in district assessment tomorrow

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2022
Truman Lapp introduces Lasso Olympics.

The Lasso Winter Olympics

Truman Lapp, Emma Tice-Kepner, Greta Hermann, Jack Ackerman, Preston Lieu, Clara Kasik, Abby Crespin, AJ Strang, Molly Moore, Mino Castillo-Juarez, Sam Mostow, and Isabel Costa
February 27, 2022
Someone participates in skeleton.

A review of some Olympic sports

Isabel Costa, Preston Lieu, Abby Crespin, Catherine Norton, AJ Strang, and Molly Moore
February 7, 2022
Juniors Emma Roncoroni, Clara Kasik, Adelaide Langford, Jacy Evans, and Hellen Jordan go all out on a tropical day.

A rundown of spirit week from Feb. 1-4

Abby Crespin and Molly Moore
January 28, 2022
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A look into the Mustangs’ win over Manassas Park

Molly Moore and Eva Williams
January 19, 2022
A quiet, snowy morning in Falls Church City.

How to spend your snow days

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
January 17, 2022
Top 11 sports moments of 2021

Top 11 sports moments of 2021

Preston Lieu, AJ Strang, Isabel Costa, Molly Moore, and Abby Crespin
December 16, 2021
This home went all out for the holidays! The decorations consist of many Santas, signs, reindeer, snowmen, lights, and more. This is quite an attraction for anyone who needs some holiday cheer!

A festive Falls Church City

Abby Crespin and Molly Moore
December 16, 2021
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We reviewed Starbucks’ holiday menu so you don’t have to

Laura Lieu, Truman Lapp, Sophia Borghesani, Kaylah Curley, Clara Kasik, Abby Crespin, and Molly Moore
December 14, 2021
A COVID-19 update

A COVID-19 update

Molly Moore and Abby Crespin
December 3, 2021
Breaking down Standards Based Grading

Breaking down Standards Based Grading

Molly Moore and Abby Crespin
November 22, 2021
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Fall is here — here are favorite autumnal activities

Molly Moore, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2021
Molly Moore and Abby Crespin took on an important autumnal task: finding the Luke's Diner of Falls Church City.

Finding the Luke’s of the Little City

Abby Crespin and Molly Moore
September 28, 2021
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