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Dimock is solving a Rubik’s Cube outside, a place where he spends a majority of his time. Dimock is utilizing an algorithm where he is attempting to accumulate a T-formation with the white-faced cubes. (Photo by Joyce Tadesse Kassa)

Faces of Meridian: Beyond the cube

Joyce Tadesse and Preston Lieu May 24, 2023

For many people, the Rubik’s Cube is solely a toy, something to fiddle with when you’re bored. But for others, it's much more than that. Driven by an all-consuming passion, certain individuals devote...

Michael is pointing at a poster of the nervous system, demonstrating her keen interest in neurology. “I’m constantly happy to be learning about anything neurology-related because it is so interesting to see how such small parts in your brain can be entirely in control of regular actions humans do on a daily basis. Whenever I complete basic daily actions, such as walking or thinking, I am able to correlate a part of my brain to it. These connections I make function as fulfillments to my passion.” (Photo by Joyce Tadesse Kassa)

Faces of Meridian: A helping hand

Preston Lieu and Joyce Tadesse April 20, 2023

Dashing into the unit at lightning speed, the doctor storms through the sliding doors and rushes straight to the patient, conducting preoperative protocols while simultaneously checking the subject’s...

Ms. Shea: Queen of the office

Ms. Shea: Queen of the office

Sara Meade and Cailyn Murphy November 21, 2022

From helping to organize the principals' time and writing the weekly Hitching Post, Ms. Cecily Shea has one of the most important jobs in the building. The administrative assistant to Ms. Hardy and Mr....

One of Ms. Gearys hobbies includes bike riding. (Photo courtesy of Geary Morris)

Ms. Morris’ journey to a career in education

Rachel Grooms, News Editor November 18, 2022

Ms. Geary Morris' career history certainly doesn't follow the typical response you'd expect from a teacher. However, For Morris, a 9th grade English and 12th grade IB SL teacher at Meridian, education...

Ms. Souqi, a new Meridian chemistry teacher, poses for a selfie. (Photo courtesy of Ms. Souqi)

Ms. Souqi: “One day at a Time”

Elbetel Kiros, Staff Writer October 4, 2022

Among the 27 new teachers who have joined the FCCPS community this year, you will find Ms. Bayan Souqi, a first-year teacher who has joined the science department and is teaching all levels of Chemistry.  Ms....

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Meet Meridian’s new athletic director

Preston Lieu, Staff Contributer December 10, 2021

When former athletic director Marvin Wooten announced he was leaving Meridian earlier in the year, the search for a replacement immediately began. Thankfully, Meridian was able to find Brian Parke,...

Sasha Sondergaard Hearn, the interviewee

A Q&A with a Fridays for Future activist

Hedda Jagerskog, Staff Reporter November 8, 2020

Fridays for Future is an international climate movement founded by Greta Thunberg. Notably in the Mason community, in late 2019 many Mason students attended a Climate March in Washington DC led by Fridays...

Erin with her dog

Staying busy and staying positive: Erin Tarpgaard

Clara Kasik, Managing Editor October 28, 2020

Sophomore Erin Tarpgaard has been anything but unoccupied during the pandemic madness we are currently facing. Between schoolwork, clubs, Student Council Executive Board, her position as a youth representative...

Ms. Mural

From NYC to NoVA: Ms. Mural

Eva Williams, Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2020

Ms. Sheri Mural is many things—a graduate of Mt. Holyoke and New York University, a former biology major, a gardener, a mom—but most recently, she’s the new College and Career Counselor at George...

Ms. Trebels with the Seniors from the first class she taught

Mason’s Not-So-New New Teacher: Ms. Trebels

Isabel Costa, Managing Editor October 8, 2020

This year, Ms. Trebels joined the Mason staff as a not-so-new new teacher. She taught science at the middle school for eight years but decided to switch to Mason this year. She had considered the...

Victoria Lam

Girls Who Code: Ready to inspire

Ella Gilmore, Staff Reporter October 6, 2020

With six weeks of virtual learning already complete, some clubs are still struggling to come up with ways to meet and pursue their topics of interest. However, this is not the case for Mason's new...

Coach Wooten with his son at football game

Coach Wooten: New to Mason but right at home

Ella Gilmore, Staff Reporter October 5, 2020

In a virtual environment, it can be hard to get to know people, especially teachers. This year at George Mason, there are several new staff members, including Mr. Marvin Wooten, the new athletic director....

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