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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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Minimal Discourse on the 2024 Presidential Election Takes Place on Campus

Sophene A. October 6, 2024

The 2024 United States presidential election is set to make history—regardless of the outcome.  Current Vice President and Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris, a woman of color, may become the country’s...

Westridge sits in PAC as Ms. Heydorff introduces the new program (Kristin C. ’26)

“A Sense of Belonging”: Westridge Announces New Tigers and Cubs Program

Jessica S October 5, 2024

On October 1, Dean of Student Activities and Auxiliary Programs Ms. Farrell Heydorff held an assembly to announce the new Tigers and Cubs program. The program invites Upper School students to volunteer...

Discussions surrounding politics are essential for students' critical thinking and active role as a citizen.

Electioneering at Westridge: Faculty Strive to Balance Political Discourse with Student-Centered Education

Tanvi C. and Mirella C. October 5, 2024

Prior to the start of the 2024-2025 school year, during an orientation week for faculty members, Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar reminded Westridge teachers of their responsibilities as part of working...

“I was just craving newness”: Admission Associate Nicole Larios Embarks on Her New Adventure at Westridge

“I was just craving newness”: Admission Associate Nicole Larios Embarks on Her New Adventure at Westridge

Mila D. October 5, 2024

During my conversation with new Admission Associate Ms. Nicole Larios, she immediately expressed how Westridge already feels like home to her. I was pleasantly surprised by this sentiment, especially since...

The Rothenberg Hummanities Building has long boasted an unfortunate smell. Lauren C. '26 described the odor, "It’s like rotten eggs with Febreeze added on top.”

After a Summer of Construction, Rothenberg Humanities Building’s Odor Persists

Ella B. October 5, 2024

  To read about last school year’s update on the Rothenberg Humanities Building, click here. In Stephanie C. ’25’s third week of school, the overwhelming stench in Rothenberg Humanities...

Block-Zero PE Solves A Unique Westridge Need—Helping Students Find Balance in the School Day

Block-Zero PE Solves A Unique Westridge Need—Helping Students Find Balance in the School Day

Tekle S-J October 5, 2024

When I and 20 other Upper School students began our days in the first week of classes, our schedules started earlier than most. As opposed to the normal 8:40 a.m. start, our day started at a bright-and-early...

Westridge Welcomes New Faculty Members for the 2024-2025 School Year

Westridge Welcomes New Faculty Members for the 2024-2025 School Year

October 5, 2024

  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...

Ms. Rachel Counihan playing her violin in the Braun Center after her students leave.

Harmonizing with Westridge: Meet Ms. Rachel Counihan, a Talented Violinist and New Orchestra Teacher

Isis L. October 5, 2024

As I step into the rustic Braun Center, I am greeted with sounds of middle schoolers saying their “Thank yous” to the new Middle and Upper School Orchestra teacher, Ms. Rachel Counihan. After saying...

There are total of 29 bathrooms on campus. At the beginning of the school year, Westridge changed the labels of four bathrooms.

Westridge Relabels Campus Bathroom Signs to Promote Inclusivity

Rebecca L. and Aceley P. October 5, 2024

The summer is always a busy time for the Westridge facilities team who work to address all manner of structural needs. In an effort to be more gender inclusive, administration approved a small but noticeable...

A sixth grader sewing for the first time, my camp group taping my face, and fourth graders playing UNO. These are the moments of why being a Tiger Camp Counselor was the highlight of my summer.

OPINION: Once a Camper, Now a Counselor: Why I Enjoyed Being a Tiger Camp Counselor this Summer

Rebecca L. October 5, 2024

On a hot July afternoon, the sounds of kids playing echo across Frank Field. I notice a group of sixth graders racing down the water slides and running toward the water balloons. All of a sudden, I get...

 Mr. Carabajal in his space of creativity and inclusion (aka his classroom). Even the "welcome" sign serves as an indication of his values.

Equalizing Science and Changing Its Perception: Meet Ivan Carabajal, the New Lower School Science Teacher

Keira K., Staffer October 5, 2024

Yellow caution tape and a bunch of eager fifth graders. In Mr. Carabajal’s classroom, these two seemingly different sights merged together, and I found myself in the middle of a crime scene: Mr. Bones,...

A blend of Westridge students both following and bending the dress code.

Out of Dress Code? Expect an Email. Dr. Arias Clarifies Out of Uniform Reminder

Mirella C. and Karalim C. October 5, 2024

In 9th, 10th, and 11th grade class meetings on September 25, new Director of Upper School Dr. Melanie Arias confirmed a new system of uniform policy enforcement. Teachers can now use a digital form to...

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