Born and raised in Harbin, a city in northern China, Annie Choi grew up dreaming of becoming a teacher. This year, Mrs. Choi continues to follow her dream as she joins Westridge as an Upper School Mandarin...
As I walked up to the tables in front of the Westridge Commons, I found Ms. Raizel Osorio on a small white chair patiently waiting. At first I questioned if she was an upperclassman, and I almost hesitated...
Dr. Nalei Guzman joins Westridge as an Upper School Spanish teacher, previously having taught virtually for Salve Regina University in Rhode Island. After teaching online school, she is delighted to...
As I walked into RHB 42 for my interview, I was greeted with pieces of orange paper scattered all over the table. Ms. Keller was gluing orange colored silhouettes into a notebook while listening to a true...
I am wrestling with NIMBYism in reverse: Erewhon, the astronomically-expensive, specialty grocery store and darling of influencer culture, has opened in Pasadena, and I’m not happy about it. $22 celebrity-endorsed...
This article is a follow-up to the article titled “How Does Westridge’s Culture of Competition and Achievement Impact Eating Disorders?” by Katie S. ’23.
It’s 3:10 p.m., and the...
Hello, my name is Carolina, and I am a junior. Growing up, I have had a very diverse and unique music taste thanks to my parents. They have introduced me to everything under the sun, ranging from Motown...
On the third down, with only one chance left to score, Ariana E. ’25 runs down the field with the ball. She looks around to pass before spotting an opening. Seeing her opportunity, she sprints in and...
In the 1920s, hundreds of female factory workers were poisoned and killed by working with radium—a seemingly harmless metal that coated thousands of World War I-era watches. These women were known...
Some highlights include:
“Girl Eats All the Brie at Spyglass Retreat, Feels Guilty” Arden R. ’25
“New Upper School Student Realizes 10PM Is Not, in Fact, Considered...
It feels quite fitting that my interview with Mrs. Brooks happened while “Suavemente” blasted outside the music office for Latine Heritage Month. With her elegant style and delightful disposition,...
“When I heard that they were looking for a science teacher, I went to Dr. Kelly immediately and said, ‘Can I apply?’” Darren Brown, 8th Grade Science teacher, said. He enjoyed teaching at Westridge...
![Many students at Westridge recognize the benefits of rewriting, but do it ultimately for a better grade. "[When I revise] I get to make those changes and like, obviously, get a better grade, but also because I'm learning more things," said Avin M. '27.](https://westridgespyglass.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ElizaK-Rewrite-Policies-1200x750.jpg)
