December has officially begun, and expectations of a snowy wonderland are on everyone’s mind.  Waking up before school and seeing the blanket of pure white snow covering the rooftops is a nostalgic...

Ski season is finally upon us, but locating the most ideal resort based on skill level, location, and conditions can be a struggle. So, The Lasso has composed a list of the best ski resorts in each state...

Are you looking for a fresh selection of holiday music? Whether you’re a veteran indie music-lover or you’ve grown tired of the traditional holiday tracks, The Lasso has you covered. In this edition...

"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,...

With the holiday season within reach, the scent of the bitter and chocolatey taste of the new Starbucks holiday drinks takes charge of our senses.  Caramel Brulée Latte (Clara) This drink tastes...

There are just two more weeks until Winter Break! Winter Break is quickly approaching and Meridian students are looking forward to two weeks of blissful days off school. But before all of that, we have...

It’s that time of the year! Members of The Lasso’s Features section review some of the most popular and classic holiday songs. (As you read, try to discern which writer is which: there’s an extremely...

Every year students look forward to the Winter Pep Rally and Spirit week plans. This year it’s been hard to separate rumors from what is actually happening. Questions like: “When is the Winter Formal?”...

The pass was thrown a little short for the Mason varsity football team’s season. Despite last season’s record of 8-3 and a playoff run, this year's team finished their season with a record of  2-7. “I...