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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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Students engaging in a discussion for a Colonial Society Primary Source Jigsaw activity in 'Global Studies: Latin America'

History Department Introduces Two New Courses

Cindy C. December 13, 2021

Upper School students now have two new history course options: Research in History and Global Studies: Latin America. These new course offerings are a continuation of the history department’s goal to...

Andrea Kassar

Andrea Kassar’s Week At Westridge: “An abstract excitement became a really real excitement.”

Ilena M. December 13, 2021

From November first through fifth, incoming Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar spent her first week touring Westridge since accepting her new position. During the last hour of school before Thanksgiving...

Westridge removes the ISEE requirement from applications to promote diveristy, equity, and inclusion in the admissons process.

Westridge Goes Test-Blind. What Does This Mean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?

Reed D. and Hailey T. December 13, 2021

At the start of the 2020-2021 school year, Westridge announced that they would no longer require the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) for admission to the school. Instead, the ISEE was made an optional...

Z G. and Giulia W. playing during a team practice.

Westridge’s Esports Team Paves a way to Gender Equality in the Video Game Industry

Daria Hajimiri December 13, 2021

Once a week, Westridge’s Esports team, led by Jadyn Iinuma ’22 and Giulia Wu ’22, gathers in Westridge classroom MMB1 to game together. What started as a fun way to connect with friends and game...

Homemade gluten-free matcha green tea Frankenstein cookies.

Though Advisory Snacks Return to Westridge, COVID Protocols Remain the Same

Jessica W., Staff Writer December 13, 2021

Advisory snacks have been allowed once again by the Westridge COVID-19 Team after being put on hold because of eating restrictions and safety protocols. Although students have been allowed to bring...

Climate Corner: Lower School Sustainability Reps Are Making Waves

Climate Corner: Lower School Sustainability Reps Are Making Waves

Grace K., Contributor December 13, 2021

Climate Corner is a column that features Westridge students’ environmental and sustainability activism both on and off campus   Student involvement in sustainability initiatives spans all...

Lower Schoolers Line Up for Vaccine Clinic

Florence J. December 13, 2021

On November 15th, Westridge held a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in the Hoffman Gym for the Westridge community. As per the FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 on October 29th, Lower...

Humans of Westridge: Coach Allison Clark

Humans of Westridge: Coach Allison Clark

Ella B. December 13, 2021

What’s your favorite place on campus? Ooh, what's my favorite place on campus. That’s a tough question. I would say probably the field. It’s very pretty out there, and if you do like a 360 in the...

Humans of Westridge: Cherished Librarian Stephanie Bolton

Humans of Westridge: Cherished Librarian Stephanie Bolton

Ella B. December 13, 2021

What’s your favorite place on campus? Is it too cliché if I say the library?... I love being surrounded by books. I also love that it is a multidivisional space, so even this year when we were sort...

What is it like to be a Long-Term Sub? Subs and Students Weigh in on Rewards and Challenges

What is it like to be a Long-Term Sub? Subs and Students Weigh in on Rewards and Challenges

Ariana E. December 13, 2021

Substitute teachers are an essential part of a school’s operation. The reality is that sometimes teachers need to step away from the classroom, sometimes for a class, sometimes for a day, and sometimes...

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