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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Before the Orchestra Assembly.

The Show Must Go On! Westridge’s Chamber Orchestra Has Its First Assembly Of the Year.

Lilah R., Staff Writer January 6, 2022

On November 29th, Chamber Orchestra had its very first assembly of the year, a relaxed “concert in the park” in Herrick Quad. Students sat down on the grass during a sunny day and listened to a wide...

Katayif

Katayif

Hannya K. December 13, 2021

When I think of Ramadan, I always think of my dad’s katayif. He’s been making them all his life for himself, me, and my brother every Ramadan. His mom used to make them for him back in Cairo, and he’s...

What your toffee should look like as it sets. (“Hot Toffee” by Liz West is licensed under Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0))

Swiss Milk Toffee

Katie S. December 13, 2021

My great-grandpa created this recipe, and my grandpa continued it, making it during the holiday times when my dad was young. My grandpa was an avid baker, and he often experimented with new recipes. However,...

Coconut Date Balls

Coconut Date Balls

Jessica W. December 13, 2021

My family has never been the type to have traditions; Thanksgiving is just another Thursday, and Christmas another Monday. We’re the type to eat something again and again until we’re absolutely tired...

Scallion Pancakes

Scallion Pancakes

Ilena M. December 13, 2021

Jewish people have been eating Chinese food on Christmas since the early 1900s. Manhattan’s Chinatown borders on the once majority-Jewish Lower East Side, where the early 20th century's two largest non-Christian...

Star Dalgona Candies.

Dalgona Candy

Lauren C. December 13, 2021

Recently, after the survival drama television series “Squid Game” aired in September, dalgona candy, or ppopgi, became a worldwide sensation and people from all corners of the world were seen on instagram...

Berry Compote

Berry Compote

Hannah W. December 13, 2021

My family is big on Greek yogurt; my parents believe that yogurt is the best food for the digestive system. While they love eating it straight, my sister and I find it very bitter, leading us to dislike...

Click Here for December Editor’s Note…

Katie S., Editor In Chief December 13, 2021

We are in the thick of the holiday season and Winter Break is quickly approaching—this is a time of intense stress, but there is light peeking out at the end of the tunnel. When we return from break,...

Z G. and Giulia W. playing during a team practice.

Westridge’s Esports Team Paves a way to Gender Equality in the Video Game Industry

Daria Hajimiri December 13, 2021

Once a week, Westridge’s Esports team, led by Jadyn Iinuma ’22 and Giulia Wu ’22, gathers in Westridge classroom MMB1 to game together. What started as a fun way to connect with friends and game...

Z competes in the CIF-SS Prelims.

Been there, Ran that: Cross Country Superstar Z Places 10th in CIF-SS Division V Cross Country Prelims

Hannah Whang, Staff Writer December 13, 2021

During a 93 degree afternoon on November 12th, Z Gutierrez ’22 competed in CIF-SS Division V Cross Country Prelims with a finishing time of 14:30.3, placing him 10th out of 86 runners at Mt. San Antonio...

Homemade gluten-free matcha green tea Frankenstein cookies.

Though Advisory Snacks Return to Westridge, COVID Protocols Remain the Same

Jessica W., Staff Writer December 13, 2021

Advisory snacks have been allowed once again by the Westridge COVID-19 Team after being put on hold because of eating restrictions and safety protocols. Although students have been allowed to bring...

Climate Corner: Lower School Sustainability Reps Are Making Waves

Climate Corner: Lower School Sustainability Reps Are Making Waves

Grace K., Contributor December 13, 2021

Climate Corner is a column that features Westridge students’ environmental and sustainability activism both on and off campus   Student involvement in sustainability initiatives spans all...

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