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.

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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Spyglass Honors Its Seniors
Spyglass Honors Its Seniors
Ilena M. May 30, 2023

This spring, Spyglass is sending off five spectacular senior staffers. Over their many years on staff, Katie, Hannah, Mckenna,...

Recent Stories
Featured Story
Spotlight on the Class of 2023
Spotlight on the Class of 2023
Sylvie S.-J. and Valentina V. May 30, 2023

Seniors’ Favorite Westridge Memories
Seniors’ Favorite Westridge Memories
Genevieve W. May 30, 2023
Freshman Teia L. smiles with her gold medal after winning pole vault at the Prep League Finals.
Teia L. ‘26 Breaks School Record in Pole Vault, Wins Prep League
Ella B. May 30, 2023
Top Stories
May Editor's Note
Recent Stories
The Sophomore Wall: Students Reflect on Overcoming the Struggles of Sophomore Year
The Sophomore Wall: Students Reflect on Overcoming the Struggles of Sophomore Year
Sarah L. May 30, 2023
“It’s been a year of planning and training”: Westridge’s Honor Council Concludes Its Pilot Year
“It’s been a year of planning and training”: Westridge’s Honor Council Concludes Its Pilot Year
Sophene A. May 30, 2023
MS flag football A team playing against Mayfield Junior School. Ilyana P.K. ’28, quarterback, snaps the ball to Brynn C. ’27. (Melanie Horn)
Westridge Tackles Implementing Upper School Flag Football Next Fall
Kristin C. May 30, 2023
You Know You’re A Westridge Student…
You Know You’re A Westridge Student…
Ariana E. May 30, 2023
Features
(Graphic Credit: Addie K.) Students with eating disorders at Westridge come forward about their experiences on campus.
How Does Westridge’s Culture of Competition and Achievement Impact Eating Disorders?
Katie S. April 24, 2023

“I think I had always had a negative focus on my body.” Genevieve U. ’23 sat cross-legged in front of me, wearing a gray-knit sweater....

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The Backstory: A Brief History of Underwear Through the Ages
The Backstory: A Brief History of Underwear Through the Ages
Ilena M. and Sabina P. May 31, 2023

Op-Ed
At Westridge, Holocaust education is primarily split up between two history classes: 7th grade history and 10th grade history. Is Westridges Holocaust education sufficient?
Holocaust Education is Important Now, More than Ever
Ella B. May 30, 2023

Spring Break does not normally entail a visit to the Museum of Tolerance, but it did for mine. This past March, alongside 20 other Jewish teens,...

Teams “Highly Likely” to return as Westridge’s primary messaging app, says Sally Miller, Director of Technology
Teams “Highly Likely” to return as Westridge’s primary messaging app, says Sally Miller, Director of Technology
Lorelei C. and Dillan R. May 30, 2023

Communication is key for any school and plays an important role in the community.In the fall of 2022, Westridge moved to Canvas, a new learning...

Profesora Maldonado (Photo Credit: Lilian Maldonado)
“See the seed that you planted”: Westridge Says Goodbye to Lilian Maldonado
Rebecca L. May 29, 2023

I remember the day I walked into Ranney House 1, and Profesora Maldonado, Middle School Spanish Teacher, made her daily grand entrance while...

Students pose for a picture in the back of the bus. (Photo Credit: Katie L. ’27)
I was Lost on a Bus for Three Hours and I’m Glad it Happened
Rebecca L. April 24, 2023

When the eighth grade left school at 9:00 a.m. heading towards the Santa Clarita mountains, our plan was to spend an hour on the bus before arriving...

Campus Culture
One Year Later: Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar Is Still All In
One Year Later: Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar Is Still All In
Ella B. May 30, 2023

When I first interviewed new Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar back in late August, she spoke about her desire to observe Westridge before making...

Senior Chalk Day
Senior Chalk Day
May 30, 2023
Local & World
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...

Upper School students sit together in the Hoffman Gymnasium to discuss the recent Monterey Park Shooting.
Westridge Responds to Monterey Park Shooting
Ella B. February 6, 2023

On Saturday, January 21, at around 10 p.m., 72-year-old gunman Huu Can Tran shot and killed 11 people and injured several others at a Lunar New...

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