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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

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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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Upper School Office Seeks to Resolve Discovery Week Equity Issues Despite Rising Costs

Upper School Office Seeks to Resolve Discovery Week Equity Issues Despite Rising Costs

Kristin C. and Jessica S. December 15, 2024

On November 18, the Upper School Office announced via email the junior Discovery Week trips: New York, Utah, and West Virginia. A week prior, the senior international trips were released. Along with the...

Students line up in single file after the new signs aim to streamline the flow of traffic.

“The Line is Working Again”: New Policies and Ramen Option Aim to Reduce Crowding and Improve Lunch Experience in the Commons

Karalim C. December 14, 2024

The Commons, the lively center of student activity during morning breaks, lunch hours, and after school, recently introduced several changes to streamline the flow of traffic and improve dining experiences....

Despite Efforts of Promoting Sustainability at Westridge, Students Still Struggle to Properly Sort Trash and Silverware

Despite Efforts of Promoting Sustainability at Westridge, Students Still Struggle to Properly Sort Trash and Silverware

Lilah R. December 14, 2024

Ever noticed the blue, green, and black bins placed around campus? Or the recently-added compost bins? Maybe even paid attention during a sustainability assembly? Unfortunately, the answer for some people...

Ms. Mshaka posing in front of a Westridge sign on campus. (Fan Wang)

Alumna Profile: “I felt confident, I felt safe, and I felt seen.” Westridge Alumna Thembisa Mshaka Reflects on a Career in Entertainment and Westridge’s Role in Her Development

Frances B. December 14, 2024

Proud alumna and 2023 Mary Lowther Ranney Distinguished Alumna Award Recipient Thembisa Mshaka ’88 returned to Westridge in early December as an award-winning author, creative executive, producer, filmmaker,...

Westridge Rocketry Strived to Rise for Years—And Finally a Rocket Rises

Ella B. December 14, 2024

“5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ignition!” booms through the Kern County desert. Almost 20 Westridge students cheer, watching four years of hard work launch into the atmosphere.  As the sun set on Saturday, December...

Via and Katherine with their tea pot and sticker.

Brewing Tea and Warming Hearts: Freshmen Katherine D. and Via K. start “The Mystertea Monopoly”

Valentina V. December 14, 2024

It is not rare to see spunky freshmen Katherine D. and Via K. stealthily running around campus with a blue-grey pouch and the occasional steaming teapot. I would often wonder what the pair was up to, but...

Kashmir courtesy of her Instagram

“I’m gonna miss the girls so much.” Beloved Westridge Dance Teacher Kashmir Blake is Retiring After 30 Years

Vera M. December 14, 2024

On December 6, Head of School Andrea Kassar announced Dance Teacher Ms. Kashmir Blake will retire at the end of the 2024–25 school year. Many of her students, and the rest of the Westridge community,...

Students Catherine P. '28, Poppy H. '28, and Clara T. '27 pose in cozy clothes for Comfy Clothes December.

Comfy Clothes December Here to Stay: Here’s what Students Have to Say

Mila D. December 14, 2024

The time has come for Christmas carols, hot cocoa, and with that, comfy clothes. The end of Thanksgiving break marks the start of Comfy Clothes December commonly known as “Cozy December” for Westridge...

Dr. Lacoss shows off “Team CoCo’s Emotional Support Chicken” while sporting her Christmas tree hat.

Yarn Whisperer Dr. Jann Lacoss Crochets Her Way Through Life

Joss C. December 14, 2024

W  hich one did you get? My friends and I compare our emotional support pocket pals. There were different variants of the emotional support pocket pals, including crazy chickens, Mike Wazowski’s cousin,...

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