The student-run newspaper of Westridge School for Girls, Spyglass strives to build community and evoke empathy through the medium of journalism. Comprised of passionate student writers, editors, designers, managers, and leaders, Spyglass is dedicated to ethical reporting that amplifies our unique voices to inform, entertain, and forge connection in the Westridge community and beyond.

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The student-run newspaper of Westridge School for Girls, Spyglass strives to build community and evoke empathy through the medium of journalism. Comprised of passionate student writers, editors, designers, managers, and leaders, Spyglass is dedicated to ethical reporting that amplifies our unique voices to inform, entertain, and forge connection in the Westridge community and beyond.

Spyglass

The student-run newspaper of Westridge School for Girls, Spyglass strives to build community and evoke empathy through the medium of journalism. Comprised of passionate student writers, editors, designers, managers, and leaders, Spyglass is dedicated to ethical reporting that amplifies our unique voices to inform, entertain, and forge connection in the Westridge community and beyond.

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Director of Upper School Mr. Baldwin sits in his office. (PC: Sophene A. ’25)
Director of Upper School Mr. Gary Baldwin to Step Down at the End of the 2023–2024 School Year
Sophene A. February 12, 2024

On January 8, Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar announced over email that Director of Upper School Mr. Gary Baldwin will be leaving Westridge at the end of the current...

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“We Don’t Need to Tiptoe Around Sex-Ed:” As Students’ Needs Evolve, So Does the Program for Sex Education
“We Don’t Need to Tiptoe Around Sex-Ed:” As Students’ Needs Evolve, So Does the Program for Sex Education
Eliza W. and Daria H. February 12, 2024

“Do you have a pad?” one classmate not-so-quietly announced just moments into B Block History. Before I could respond, three other students had already pulled...

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(PC: Melanie Horn)
Soccer and Basketball Show Improvement Despite No Teams Reaching CIF Playoffs: A Winter Sports Round-Up
Jessica S. February 12, 2024
Lower School students perform an annual Westridge traditional dragon dance.
Lunar New Year - Westridge Celebrates The Year of the Dragon
Ella B. and Mirella C. February 12, 2024
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Editor's Note
February Editors Note
February Editor's Note
Eliza W. February 12, 2024
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Spyglass Live: Spotlight on Mia N. 24
Spyglass Live: Spotlight on Mia N. '24
Genevieve W. February 14, 2024
Official Mean Girls Poster in the Universal Studios Cinema (Credits: Rebecca Lopez)
Mean Girls (2024) Falls Short of Fetch
Rebecca L. February 12, 2024
Westridge players use the John Muir Tennis Court during a match. (PC Emily L. 26)
“Our tennis kids deserve a good spot.” Westridge Athletics Struggles to Secure Ideal Tennis Courts
Valentina V. and Emily L. February 12, 2024
Grace F. Tom Allard (seated), Fiala P. ‘27 (right of Mr. Tom Allard), Sarineh G. ‘28 (right of Fiala), and Kara Ramirez (right-most) inside the Hoffman Gymnasium.
All School Read Features Guest Speaker Tom Allard, Poet and Storyteller
Grace F. February 12, 2024
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Westridge Love Languages
Westridge Love Languages
Gia S. February 12, 2024
Op-Ed
Local & World
8 Items That Convinced Us That Erewhon Is Worth the Hype
8 Items That Convinced Us That Erewhon Is Worth the Hype
Tanvi C. and Sophene A. October 2, 2023

The tenth location of Erewhon, an upscale grocery chain in Los Angeles, has opened right here in Pasadena. In an effort to determine whether...

Patrons line up to enter Octavia’s Bookshelf on opening day.
Community Stacks Up at Octavia’s Bookshelf
Ilena M. March 13, 2023

New diversity-centered independent bookstore Octavia’s Bookshelf opened its doors to the Pasadena community on Saturday, February 18. After...

(PC: Melanie Horn)
Soccer and Basketball Show Improvement Despite No Teams Reaching CIF Playoffs: A Winter Sports Round-Up
Jessica S. February 12, 2024
Westridges Varsity Soccer team stands outside of In-N-Out, while wearing their hats.
Win or Lose, Westridge Sports Make Memories at Traditional ‘In-N-Out Games’
Ella B. February 12, 2024

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The student-run newspaper of Westridge School for Girls, Spyglass strives to build community and evoke empathy through the medium of journalism. Comprised of passionate student writers, editors, designers, managers, and leaders, Spyglass is dedicated to ethical reporting that amplifies our unique voices to inform, entertain, and forge connection in the Westridge community and beyond.