Reading in Quarantine
Olaiya Lewis, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2020
More of a book person? Looking for some great books to read in quarantine? We have a great selection for you! From dystopian adventures like Hunger Games, to thriller mysteries like One of Us is Lying, to dramas like American Royals we have got all the books you should read! We polled Mason students...
Movies to Watch in Quarantine
Olaiya Lewis, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2020
Looking for some great movies to watch? You have come to the right place! From movies that keep you on the edge of your seat, to movies you will need tissues for we have got it all. We polled Mason students on the best movies to watch and here is what they said! ...
TV to Watch in Quarantine
Olaiya Lewis, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2020
Getting bored in quarantine? Has it been too long since you sat down and watched a good tv show? Here are some great options for tv shows to watch if you're looking to be entertained while stuck inside your house! We put out a poll to the student body to see what shows they were watching and here are t...
Quaranteens Blog #1: Looking On The Bright Side
Truman Lapp and Jack Calabrese
May 12, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely been an experience that we would all like to be over. Most people are tired of being quarantined at this point and want to go back to their normal lives. However, when the quarantine ends is out of our control. Right now, all we can do is try and make the most of ...
The effect that the cancellation of spring sports had on Mason
Megan Clinton, News Editor
April 23, 2020
After Governor Ralph Northam announced that all Virginia schools must be closed for the rest of the school year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Virginia High School League (VHSL) announced that spring sports and activities were canceled. Most teams didn’t get the chance to officially st...
Ashley Zigler: Finding joy in uncertainty
Sequoia Wyckoff, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2020
On Wednesday, I got a letter in the mail - a card from junior Ashley Zigler, in big flair-pen handwriting. On the back was a printed out meme about the Bon Appetit Test Kitchen, a cooking YouTube Channel she loves. I laughed out loud - somehow, even in quarantine and amidst all the uncertainty, Ashley...
Our city in photos: Falls Church under stay-at-home orders
Anna Tarter, Managing Editor
April 7, 2020
Communities across the globe have been hit by growing Coronavirus concerns, and Falls Church is no exception. Local businesses and restaurants have altered their set-ups to accommodate recent changes, and many people appear to be avoiding public spaces. Here are a few images of what our City looks like: ...
Stuck at home? Here’s how we’re entertaining ourselves.
April 2, 2020
If you're home social distancing, you can only re-watch your favorite show so many times - it's time to branch out. The Lasso Editorial Board has put together their best recommendations for your viewing, reading, and listening pleasure. Erin Dean (Editor-in-Chief): In case you are one of the seemingly few people ...
Mason needs to implement universal pass/fail
April 2, 2020
The case for universal pass/fail grading In a classroom, students are on as level a playing field as schools can manage: quiet work environments, quality internet access, minimal personal life distractions, and the opportunity to interact with teachers as closely as needed. It’s fair to give grades ...
Satire: The Universe reveals that March was all just an April Fool’s Day prank
Sam Mostow and Liam Timar-Wilcox
April 1, 2020
The Universe revealed that March was one massive, cruel April Fool's Day prank after one of the longest, most chaotic months to date. In its apology statement, The Universe agreed to rewind the world back to the start of 2020. "Sorry, y'all, I didn't know that I would cause all of this," The Universe...
Satire: Ways to take advantage of the coronavirus outbreak
Sam Mostow, Sports Editor
April 1, 2020
With school closed for the rest of the year due to the coronavirus outbreak, things are looking pretty bleak. However, it’s not all bad! Here are some ways to take the bad circumstances of this outbreak and put it to your advantage: Fudging your resumé If you’re planning on applying for college soon, ...
FCCPS closes amid COVID-19 outbreak
March 13, 2020
According to the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia now has 30 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. With the growing concerns and anxiety over this fast-spreading virus, Falls Church Public Schools aligned with Arlington Public Schools to decide to close schools beginning Monday, March...
