This summer, I spent approximately 53 hours traveling on planes, buses, and trains, leaving me with plenty of time for reflection. When I wasn’t sleeping, watching the final season of Never Have I Ever,...
My fingers hover over the keys of the piano as I outline the lines of music in my head: extended chord, rest, hold. I take a breath and begin playing. As my fingers move swiftly across the keyboard, my...
The tenth location of Erewhon, an upscale grocery chain in Los Angeles, has opened right here in Pasadena. In an effort to determine whether Erewhon’s notoriously high prices are worth it, we visited...
My older sister Isa bursts through our connecting door, shrieking, “It’s happening!” She turns her phone to me and reveals a Taylor Nation Instagram livestream. “I know!” I tell her excitedly,...
Last summer I took a leap of faith and did something I never imagined I could do: For two weeks in June I lived in a deep and magical forest in northern California at Bar 717 Camp Trinity. No, there...
October: the time of impending college stress for seniors (what time is it not?), amassing homework assignments, chilly 60-70 degree weather, and unnecessarily pumpkin-flavored everything. Fortunately,...
As the sun rises and the birds chirp in the morning, another day starts at Tiger Camp, Westridge’s summer camp program for Lower and Middle School, as students slowly trickle in from carline, filling...
I love brownies, but I also love cheesecake. So, the other day, I was craving both and attempted to make them into one dessert. I am proud to say that I succeeded, and I realize now that my new recipe...
Upon meeting Mrs. Julia Romero Sanchez, you are immediately drawn to her bright eyes, wide smile, and expressive hand movements. Life can be stressful, especially in the post-COVID era, but Mrs. Romero...
As anyone who’s tried to navigate the two stories of Ranney House knows, it’s easy to get lost. On the way to my interview with Ms. Peacore, I find myself disoriented on the balcony of Ranney House....
As the year begins, Spyglass would like to welcome all those new to the Westridge Community. We hope you will join us in welcoming them to our community and get to know them better through these brief...
On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court effectively ended the consideration of race in college admissions, deeming the practice of affirmative action unlawful and unconstitutional. Historically,...
![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)
