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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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Going down the A Line, our next stop Memorial Park.

Metro Stop Highlights: Memorial Park

Welcome to Metro Stop Highlights, a series where we showcase the various stops along the A Line Metro in Los Angeles, California. Our ninth stop is Memorial Park. As you exit the Metro in Memorial Park,...

“I Think Positive.” Ms. Maria Banuelos Reflects on Working at Westridge, Family, and More

“I Think Positive.” Ms. Maria Banuelos Reflects on Working at Westridge, Family, and More

Frances B., Editor, Social Media Manager

When Ms. Maria Banuelos, a Dining Service Staff Member, first began working in dining services as a career, she joked that she could “burn water.” Now, more than 30 years later, she’s a smiling,...

College Column: Prioritizing Personal Growth Over College Pressures in Ninth Grade

College Column: Prioritizing Personal Growth Over College Pressures in Ninth Grade

Carys H., Junior Staffer

“You should try switching to Advanced Geometry. It’ll look better on your college apps,” my twin sister suggested while waving her chopsticks at me. “No!” I spat back and shoveled a spoonful...

Humans of Westridge: Meet the “First Husband of Westridge,” Tim McKenna

Humans of Westridge: Meet the “First Husband of Westridge,” Tim McKenna

Frances B., Editor, Social Media Manager

After three years of attending Westridge events with disposable sticker name tags and jokes about his lack of a title, Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar’s husband, Mr. Tim McKenna recently received an...

Going down the A Line, our next stop Chinatown.

Metro Stop Highlights: Chinatown

Welcome to Metro Stop Highlights, a series where we showcase the various stops along the A Line Metro in Los Angeles, California. Our eighth stop is Chinatown. As you exit the Metro in Chinatown, you’re...

Sounds For State Street: Au revoir

Sounds For State Street: Au revoir

Carolina H., Contributor

Hello, my name is Carolina, and I am a senior! If you don’t know already, in this column, I’ll create monthly eclectic playlists full of genres from classical to ’70s rock and R&B to pop. I want...

Going down the A Line, our next stop Historic Broadway.

Metro Stop Highlights: Historic Broadway

Welcome to Metro Stop Highlights, a series where we showcase the various stops along the A Line Metro in Los Angeles, California. Our seventh stop is Historic Broadway. As you exit the Metro in Historic...

Going down the A Line, our next stop Little Tokyo.

Metro Stop Highlights: Little Tokyo

Welcome to Metro Stop Highlights, a series where we showcase the various stops along the A Line Metro in Los Angeles, California. Our sixth stop is Little Tokyo. As you exit the Metro in Little Tokyo,...

Sounds For State Street: Honey

Sounds For State Street: Honey

Carolina H., Contributor

Hello, my name is Carolina, and I am a senior! If you don’t know already, in this column, I’ll create monthly eclectic playlists full of genres from classical to ’70s rock and R&B to pop. I want...

College Column: Home, After All

College Column: Home, After All

Reed D., Editor, Website Manager/Designer

I can’t wait to get far, far away from here. I hate this place. All of it. Get me to New England already. Or so I wrote in my journal on March 28, 2024. I don’t journal that often. I’m usually...

COLLEGE COLUMN: A Senior in March. On Making the Most of Every Moment

COLLEGE COLUMN: A Senior in March. On Making the Most of Every Moment

Gia S., Staff Writer and Copy Editor

March is hell for seniors. Practically every college—your next-four-year’s fate—releases their admission decisions by the end of the month, at some point in March. Between fighting senioritis...

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