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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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Westridgettes, Natalie S. ’23 and Briar B. ’23, carrying the Tiger mascot Westridgette, Grace N. ’23.

Roll Call! Diversity, Inclusion, and School Spirit: What Does it Mean to be a Westridgette?

Katie Shirreffs and Lilah Rangel October 3, 2022

Students and faculty crowd around Herrick Quad, murmuring amongst each other, anticipating what is to come. Suddenly a group of seniors in decorated shirts come flying out, and in an instant, the audience’s...

Halle Bailey as Ariel in The Little Mermaid.

“Representation Matters” – Westridge Reacts to New Disney Live Action Little Mermaid 

Gia S. October 3, 2022

Social media was abuzz with TikTok and YouTube videos of Black kids reacting to the teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action The Little Mermaid movie. In the trailer, the camera pans across a dark grotto...

Campus COVID-19 Safety Team Lifts Indoor Masking and Announces Updated Protocols

Campus COVID-19 Safety Team Lifts Indoor Masking and Announces Updated Protocols

Sophene A. October 3, 2022

On September 15, Westridge’s COVID-19 Safety Team announced that indoor masking would be strongly recommended but no longer required as of September 16. The decision to lift the indoor mask mandate follows...

Westridge Welcomes New Faculty Members for the 2022-2023 School Year

Westridge Welcomes New Faculty Members for the 2022-2023 School Year

October 3, 2022

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...

New Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar poses alongside several Westridge seniors at this year's Convocation ceremony.

Westridge Welcomes Andrea Kassar as New Head of School

Ella B. October 3, 2022

On July 1, 2022, Andrea Kassar succeeded former Head of School Mrs. Elizabeth J. McGregor to become Westridge’s 12th Head of School. After her tenure as the Head of Upper School at the Nightingale-Bamford...

Westridge Develops Student Honor Council to Support Community Growth and Healing

Westridge Develops Student Honor Council to Support Community Growth and Healing

Sophene A. October 2, 2022

In late May of 2022, Westridge’s administration announced its development of an Honor Council. The Honor Council meets for two purposes: addressing cases that fail to promote Westridge’s core values...

New School Year Brings Commons Back to Normalcy

New School Year Brings Commons Back to Normalcy

Sarah L. and Kristin C. October 2, 2022

The Westridge Commons returns to normalcy as restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted. The return to business has brought challenges for the Commons staff, but also paves the way for further...

New Service Requirements Provide Flexibility to Students

New Service Requirements Provide Flexibility to Students

Tanvi C. and Hannah W. October 2, 2022

Last year, Westridge implemented new service requirements and options for students. Three major additions to the curriculum include the Commitment to Service (CTS), a change in required hours, and a final...

Canvas Dashboard, where students can see an overall view of their classes.

Reaction is Mixed as Westridge Moves from Finalsite to Canvas Learning Management System

Jessica W. October 2, 2022

At the end of the previous school year, Westridge announced through an email that the school will be changing its learning management system from Finalsite Learn to Canvas from the 2022 fall school year...

Westridge Implements Consequences for Uniform Violations -- But Do Students Care?

Westridge Implements Consequences for Uniform Violations — But Do Students Care?

Katie X. May 31, 2022

On April 7, 2021, Mr. Gary Baldwin, Head of Upper School, sent out an email warning that “students who are out of uniform multiple days will be disciplined.” However, as time has passed, the thought...

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