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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.

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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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Opinion: Teachers’ Political Beliefs Do Not Belong Inside the Classroom

Sophene A. April 23, 2023

When was the last time you heard a student openly support or assert a conservative position on campus? More often than not, you’re likely to hear a criticism of Trump or of the Supreme Court. That in...

The WPA Night Market provided a space for families to share their cultures. (Valentina V.)

WPA Night Market Celebrates Culture With Fashion, Food, and Fun

Valentina V. April 23, 2023

On Saturday, April 15, the Westridge community gathered to share culture and traditions at the Westridge Parent Association’s Night Market. As attendees walked through the breeze-way to enter the...

Clara T. ’27, Eliza S. ’27, Brynn C. ’27, and Abby W. ’27 at the Poly Invitational Meet at Caltech.

Middle School Track and Field Takes First Place at Poly Invitational Meet

Rebecca L. March 20, 2023

For the first time ever on March 8, 2023, the Westridge Middle School Track and Field team earned first place at the Poly Invitational Meet at Caltech. The schools invited along with Westridge were High...

Looking cool and surviving junior year.

A Guide To Surviving Junior Year

Sylvie S.-J. March 13, 2023

It is 11:53 p.m. on a Monday night, and I’m grinding out an annotated bibliography, building a playlist (themes include fruitcake and quails), and writing this article. It feels like I’ve been stuck...

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Ilena M. March 13, 2023

Wow-- the semester is just flying by! For the Spyglass team, the highlight of the month was February 24, National Student Press Freedom Day. Spyglass celebrated for the first time with an outstandingly...

Matilda (Alex S. '24) and the Escapologist (Eliza L. '25)

Courage, Connection, and Comedy: Westridge Theater Presents Matilda the Musical

Daria H. March 13, 2023

Clasping the playbill between my fingers, I ran out of the Ahmanson theater—where I watched my first production of Matilda the Musical—towards the merchandise booth. I walked out of the theater eight...

A Westridge Student’s Ode to Men

A Westridge Student’s Ode to Men

Ilena M. March 13, 2023

The following excerpt of epic poetry was unearthed from the Lower School science garden on a series of broken stone tablets. Diligently pieced together and translated into English by real-life Westridge...

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 profiling owner Nikki High last month, I swung by the bookstore...

Mr. Brian Murdock, Westridge's A/V and Tech Support.

Humans of Westridge: A/V and Tech Support Brian Murdock

Amanda S. March 13, 2023

Whether he is saving a classroom from malfunctioning technology or blasting your favorite music at a school dance, Brian Murdock, Westridge’s A/V and Tech Support, always manages to have a good time...

Ms. Amos’ Recipe of the Edition: Honey Joys

Ms. Amos’ Recipe of the Edition: Honey Joys

Mckenna D. March 13, 2023

Michelle Amos, an Upper School Chemistry Teacher, is known for her baking. She often brings tasty treats for her advisory and Chemistry classes. Honey Joys are one of her most popular snacks. Honey...

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