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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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

Climbing over the infamous Sophomore Wall is no small feat. The Sophomore Wall, as referred to by teachers and administrators, is the jump students experience in the transition from 9th to 10th grade....

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, I visited the museum for the first time to reflect on the...

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 changes. Rather than immediately implementing new initiatives,...

“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

The 2022–2023 school year served as the pilot year for Westridge’s Honor Council, a program that allows Upper School students to gather and discuss conduct that doesn’t align with Westridge’s values...

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

“There’s no reason why girls can’t play any sport. So, [to take] a sports opportunity that’s been historically a male sport and to offer it to girls is awesome,” Director of Athletics Melanie...

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, Hailey, and Jessica have brought talent, enthusiasm, kindness, mentorship,...

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