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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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ASB and Admin Push for an Increase in Spirit, Expanding Community Engagement and Support

ASB and Admin Push for an Increase in Spirit, Expanding Community Engagement and Support

Frances B., Editor, Social Media Manager

This year, the Associated Student Body (ASB) and administration have been working tirelessly to increase school spirit at Westridge through a grade-level spirit competition, a greater emphasis on athletics...

The Westridge community gathers on the Quad on Convocation morning.

How Head of School and ASB President Prepared their 2025 Convocation Speeches to Bring Perspective and Excitement for the New Year

Gemma A., Website Manager/Designer

On the first morning of a new Westridge school year, campus is buzzing. Rows of folding chairs line the Quad as students flood in to take their seats. As per annual tradition, both the Head of School...

Headlines from national media coverage reflect the divided response to Charlie Kirk’s death, ranging from tributes to indifference.

Death of Conservative Activist Leaves Students Shocked and Morally Conflicted

On September 10 at 12:23 PM, Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist, was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. It was the first stop planned on his American Comeback Tour, a series of debates...

The Commons Gets A New Layout

The Commons Gets A New Layout

Isis L., Staff Writer

As Westridge students and teachers entered the 2025-2026 school year, community members quickly noted that the Commons had also entered a new era. The Commons had gotten a back-to-school makeover, and...

Inside Braun, music boomed and students mingled under colorful lights.

Westridge Hosts 9th/10th Grade Dance with Nearby Schools to Foster Community

String lights illuminated the dancefloor as upbeat music rang through the air. Students crowded together, grabbing pizza, drinking lemonade, and riding the mechanical surfboard with friends. On Friday,...

The ASB theme “Stronger When Woven Together” wasn’t just a reveal. It was a challenge to carry the message through more than just the first week of school.

Stronger When Woven Together: This Year’s ASB Theme Encourages a Year of Unity

Micki M., Junior Staffer

As the last class of the day lets out, Middle and Upper Schoolers drift toward PAC. The echo of footsteps mingles with chatter, and the air seems charged with anticipation. As the clock creeps toward 2:40,...

The permaculture garden in full bloom during the annual Open House, where students showcased a year’s worth of sustainability and design work.

Permaculture and Sustainable Building and Design Round Out the Year with Animal Friends at Annual Open House

What do a pig, a rabbit, and STEAMWork Design Studio Coordinator Mr. Mick Lorusso have in common? They were all part of the Permaculture Open House. On Friday, May 9, students, staff, and animals gathered...

Annual Spyglass Senior Survey

Annual Spyglass Senior Survey

    Suggested Reading:  Annual Spyglass Senior Survey Spotlight on the Class of 2023  

Spyglass staffer Lilah and her friends’ dresses hung up, ready to be worn.

Behind the Scenes: Westridge Prom Edition

Ariana E., Staff Writer

Click the gallery below to get a glimpse at the "behind the scenes" of Westridge's 2025 prom.  

Confessions from the Class of 2025

Confessions from the Class of 2025

As the 2025 school year comes to a close, seniors are ready to anonymously confess everything from their time at Westridge. Take a look at these entertaining confessions:

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