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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...

exec board meeting

Meet the new SCA Exec Board

Clara Kasik, Managing Editor September 28, 2021

Last year was complicated, but the 2021-2022 school year holds new opportunities for the student council.  For most students at Meridian, attending school spirit events is just one of the many...

Call of the Wild: Erik Martin

Call of the Wild: Erik Martin

Johnny Asel, Staff Reporter May 30, 2019

I have been the teammate of Erik Martin almost every year since we were twelve. Through the years, from Little League All-Stars to the Varsity baseball team, he has never seemed to change as a person....

Community Gal: Claire Frisbie

Community Gal: Claire Frisbie

Sam Mostow, Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2019

I thought I knew my Language and Literature 9 teacher Mrs. Claire Frisbie fairly well. As I walked into her classroom to interview her, she greeted me with her trademark smile. As we walked over...

Behind the Spotlight: Nina Rifkin

Behind the Spotlight: Nina Rifkin

Maansi Suri May 30, 2019

When I interviewed Mason junior Nina Rifkin in the library, I thought it would be hard because I was interviewing her about theater, which was something I don’t know much about. It turns out that...

Boy stands on a boat, holding a fish.

Gone fishing: William Rambo

Liam Timar-Wilcox, Managing Editor May 30, 2019

If you’ve ever met freshman William Rambo, the conversation has probably turned to one thing: fishing. He’s known for his love of the sport, and frequent mentions of his many experiences with catching...

Teacher, Coach, Professional Football Player: Jason Perkins

Teacher, Coach, Professional Football Player: Jason Perkins

Kat Cooper, Staff Reporter May 30, 2019

While I waited for my interview with Mr. Perkins, I occupied myself with watching his fish. He has three bettas. My friend Anton was with me at the time, and as he walked around the tanks, the pink one...

Student sitting at the light board.

Lights, Action: Sam Klemic

Erin Dean, Editor-in-Chief May 29, 2019

Mason theater is renowned for its impeccable performances, its talented cast, and its amazing singers, yet what is lesser known is the work that the stage crew puts in to make the theater department...

Meghan sits at a piano in the studio practicing her music.

Twin Sister, Singer, Songwriter: Meghan Carroll

Emmy Reitinger, Staff Reporter May 28, 2019

As I sat down with sophomore Meghan Carroll during Mustang Block in the math hallway, I could tell she was a little nervous about being interviewed, so I thought I would start out with an ice breaker....

Truth or Fiction: Mr. Silver

Truth or Fiction: Mr. Silver

West Hagler, Staff Reporter May 28, 2019

Marc Silver is a bit of a mystery. He’s one of the newest teachers on the staff, only starting as a chemistry teacher in 2017. As a new teacher, there is little verified information about his background...

Man drinking from a mug.

What’s the deal: Mr. Deal

Elisabeth Snyder, Staff Reporter May 28, 2019

During this Tuesday Mustang Block, Mr. Deal’s corner desk is, as usual, covered with papers. There are bits of LSU gear (a scarf, a mug) and on top of the bookshelf, with everything from treatises on...

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