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Meeting in the Middle: When Being Pro-life and a Feminist Intersect
Meeting in the Middle: When Being Pro-life and a Feminist Intersect
Eliza W. • December 3, 2020

Destiny Herndon De La Rosa takes a deep breath in. Her voice shifts from its fast and energetic tone to a more slow and careful pace as she recalls...

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Family Gatherings During the Pandemic
Family Gatherings During the Pandemic
Mckenna D. • January 14, 2021
Instagram app. Between 46% and 51% of adults have been using social media more since quarantine began, according to a Harris Insights and Analytics poll.
What Quarantine Taught Me About Social Media
Katie S., Writing Editor • January 14, 2021
Coach Allison’s new climbing wall.
Quarantine Inspires Home Renovation Projects
Sabina P. • January 7, 2021
Advanced Dance poses for the camera. Dance classes are being held entirely online this year.
Athletics During Covid-19
Daria H. and Lucia P. • December 16, 2020
Features
Ms. St John at her farm with her three goats, Rosie, Sissy, and Timmy
Goats, Chickens, and Pigs, Oh My! St. John Buys a Farm During Quarantine
Katie X. • December 10, 2020

Have you adopted a new pet during quarantine? Erica St John, Westridge’s Service and Community Engagement Coordinator, is one step ahead with...

In Online School, Mental Health is Hurting: How Do We Move Forward?
In Online School, Mental Health is Hurting: How Do We Move Forward?
Ilena M. • December 8, 2020
The New Renovated Lower School Playground Photo Credits: Kim Kerscher
Lower School Playground Renovation Highlights the Importance of Community
Verena W. • December 3, 2020
UC San Diego is among one of the nine UC schools that have shifted their standardized testing policy.
The UC’s Just Announced Their Test-Blind Policy, Causing Some to Rethink the Application Process
Jacqueline Y. • November 2, 2020
Local & World
Tribute Mural by Tyke Witness located at El Toro Bravo Tortilleria, Costa Mesa.
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers Inspire Art Community
Brittany A. • November 2, 2020

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory in the 2020 NBA championship on Sunday, October 11th, hundreds of Lakers fans gathered to celebrate...

Kamala Harris endorses Joe Biden at one of his campaign rallies on March 9.
Kamala Harris’s Nomination Is Met With Both Excitement And Hesitation
Katie S. and Mckenna D. • October 11, 2020
Smoke from the Bobcat fire hangs over the San Gabriel Mountains
Fires Continue to Rage Across Western United States, Raising Questions about White House Administration’s Preparedness
Caroline L. • October 11, 2020
Op-Ed
Column: The Backstory: 3 Female Pirates Who Swashbuckled Their Way Into History
Column: The Backstory: 3 Female Pirates Who Swashbuckled Their Way Into History
Ilena M. • December 4, 2020

The Backstory is a column celebrating offbeat and overlooked history. The open water, the thrill of danger, the excitement of adventure,...

Westridge Microaggressions Assembly on Zoom
Westridge Microaggressions Assembly Reveals Need for More Safe Places
Julia W. • December 16, 2020
On October 14, Westridge faculty, staff, and students gathered remotely for the “Let’s Talk - Microaggressions” assembly. Lower, Middle and Upper school came together to discuss how students could identify microaggressions and properly address them.
The maintenance staff. (Felicia Johnson)
Westridge’s Maintenance Staff Prepares Campus for Students' Return
Katie S., Writing Editor • November 21, 2020

Every other morning at 6 am, Elias Aguilar arrives at Westridge for work. He is met with a near-empty parking lot and a ghostly quiet campus....

Opinion: Burnt Leaves, Strong Roots
Opinion: Burnt Leaves, Strong Roots
Natalie M. and Sophene A. • December 4, 2020
Every Armenian child in the world grows up hearing about the Armenian Genocide, the period from 1914 to 1917 when over 1.5 million Armenians were murdered by the Turks of the Ottoman Empire.
Lemon Bars.
7 Recipes to Make Quarantine Sweeter
Ella B. • November 19, 2020
With nothing to do in isolation, it’s no secret that baking’s popularity is on the rise. The influx of new bakers was so significant that last spring, many stores across the nation found themselves selling out of ingredients like flour, sugar milk, and eggs. 
Stephanie C. ’25 in a debate tournament at home.
The New Age of Speech and Debate
Ella B. • November 1, 2020

Please bear in mind that the author is a member of the Westridge Speech and Debate Team.  The Westridge Speech and Debate Team’s season...

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Five Not-Depressing Ways To React When A Teacher Asks, "How Are You?"
Emerson L. • December 9, 2020

Approximately thrice a day some hapless, well-meaning adult tries to make a polite inquiry about the general mood of a classroom. Without fail,...

Spyglass staffers generated headlines to describe their day.
14 Honest Headlines For An Unusual Election Week (Including This One)
Emerson L. and Jacqueline Y. • November 5, 2020
In the midst of the 2020 presidential election week, the Spyglass team has been generating and sharing headlines to describe how their life has been going. Here are a few.
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