With winter break approaching comes the inevitable question of what to do with multiple weeks of free time. Some people are traveling, some are seeing family, but some are doing nothing at all. So what...

The Falls Church branch of the AAUW, or the American Association of University Women, is hosting their annual book sale to raise funds for scholarship programs for women and girls to attend university...

"The Secret History" by Donna Tartt (Audrey) A bachannal, an insufferable liberal arts Greek troupe, and a murder. What more could you ask for? An outsider, the naive California, Richard Papen,...

Book: The Princess Bride I'm sure many students are familiar with the classic 1987 movie "The Princess Bride," but even better, in my opinion, is the original book version by William Goldman. The...

Lungs by Florence + The Machine Florence and The Machine is known for her unique voice and dramatic sounds. Her debut album Lungs came out in 2009 and it is one of the most cohesive albums of all...

School is back, and so are The Lasso’s favorite columns. Check in with The Roundup each week for entertainment recommendations.  Bookends Fall is arriving in all of its Northern Virginia...

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi - Hedda  Do you want to read an impactful book? Homegoing will take you on a thrilling roller coaster ride, leaving you feeling enlightened, emotional, and wanting more....

What’s better than reading some books in your free time? Here is a list of three great books that you can read in your free time from Lasso writer Harshini Velmurugan. People Like Us by Dana Mele Kay...

Hozier by Hozier “We tried the world, good God, it wasn't for us,” 24-year-old Hozier wrote in his 2014 self-titled, debut album. The irish singer-songwriter blends rock, gospel, folk and blues...

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Wow. If I could use one word to describe this book, it would be powerful. Americanah touches on countless important topics, including race, love, and identity....

"Punisher" by Phoebe Bridgers The alt-rock artist Phoebe Bridgers released "Punisher" in mid-2020. The album features a unique blend of folksy instrument playing with eerie lyrics. The album is...

“Future Nostalgia” by Dua Lipa Although “Future Nostalgia” was released close to a year ago, Dua Lipa’s catchy lyrics and upbeat chords still get everyone on the dance floor. The album...