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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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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,...

May Editor’s Note

Eliza W. May 30, 2023

We finally made it! The end of school remains only a few days out of reach, and with that, the end of another season of Spyglass full of late nights spent editing, time trying to keep up with an ever-changing...

Commuters getting on and off the North Hollywood metro at Union Station.

Who Needs Cars When You Have the Metro? The Appeal of L.A. Public Transits Outweighs the Cons for Local Riders

Lilah R. and Ilena M. May 30, 2023

When I first hopped on the Metro, I had no idea about the world that I was missing out on. Originally, I sat behind my two friends on the Metro Gold Line trying my best not to stare at the sleeping person...

Teams “Highly Likely” to return as Westridge’s primary messaging app, says Sally Miller, Director of Technology

Teams “Highly Likely” to return as Westridge’s primary messaging app, says Sally Miller, Director of Technology

Lorelei C. and Dillan R. May 30, 2023

Communication is key for any school and plays an important role in the community.In the fall of 2022, Westridge moved to Canvas, a new learning management system, which included Pronto, an integrated messaging...

Associated Student Body Cabinet for the 2023–24 School Year Is Announced

Associated Student Body Cabinet for the 2023–24 School Year Is Announced

Ella B. May 30, 2023

On Thursday, May 11, Westridge students gathered in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) to hear speeches from several candidates for the Associated Student Body (ASB) cabinet. This year, the student body...

Westridge students and faculty reflect on the implementation of Westridge's new advanced courses.

Advanced Courses One Year Later: Faculty and Students Reflect on Deeper Learning

Daria H. May 30, 2023

On February 3, 2022, Westridge announced that it would officially move away from the Advanced Placement (AP) program and toward new Advanced Courses developed by Westridge faculty members. The move was...

Dorien Grunbaum, child Holocaust survivor, Anne Frank LA co-founders, “Your Story Matters” contest winners including Sarah L. ’25, and Olivia P. ’29 at the ribbon cutting and award ceremony on May 18, 2023.

Sarah L. ’25 Wins Anne Frank LA and Los Angeles Public Library “Your Story Matters” Essay Contest

Gia S. May 30, 2023

Spyglass staffer Sarah L. ’25 won the “Your Story Matters” essay contest hosted by Anne Frank LA, a non-profit dedicated to Anne Frank’s legacy, and the Los Angeles Public Library to celebrate...

Freshman Teia L. smiles with her gold medal after winning pole vault at the Prep League Finals.

Teia L. ‘26 Breaks School Record in Pole Vault, Wins Prep League

Ella B. May 30, 2023

“When you do it, right, it's such a fun feeling because you feel like you're flying,” said freshman Teia L. about pole vaulting. On April 15, Teia L. ‘26 broke a 2006 Westridge record after she...

Spring Sports Round-Up: Track Steals the Show, Lacrosse Shows Improvement

Spring Sports Round-Up: Track Steals the Show, Lacrosse Shows Improvement

Ella B. May 29, 2023

On Monday, May 22, Upper School parents and athletes gathered inside the Performing Arts Center (PAC) to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2023 spring sports season. As iterated by Coach Horn at the...

Dr. Lexie Kovach

Westridge Alumna Interview: Lexie Kovach, M.D. ’99

Reed D. May 29, 2023

I grew up in a medical family. My dad and grandpa are doctors. My mom, a recovering attorney, always says that one of the things she loves most about my dad is that medicine is an “honorable profession”...

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