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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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Spyglass’ humor and satire section
Photo Credit: Sophene A.'25

Your Senior Year Survival Guide

Sophene A. December 15, 2024

To all freshman, sophomore, and junior readers, I’m sorry to be the one to tell you that you have not been through the worst of it yet. No other time in high school can compare to the monster that is...

Holiday Recipe: Ginger Molasses Cookies

Holiday Recipe: Ginger Molasses Cookies

Reed D. December 15, 2024

There’s something comforting about these cookies. Maybe it’s the molasses—sticky, bittersweet, and just a little smoky, like a forgotten treasure unearthed from the recesses of your grandparents’...

Dr. M: Latin Teacher and Style Icon

Dr. M: Latin Teacher and Style Icon

Reed D. December 15, 2024

Unlike other classrooms on campus, identified by sterile combinations of letters and numbers, RB65 is unequivocally known as the Latin Room—and for good reason. Roman paraphernalia deck the walls from...

5 Ways to Get Into the Holiday Spirit

5 Ways to Get Into the Holiday Spirit

Josie S.-J., Staffer December 14, 2024

As November rolls in, the holiday spirit is impossible to miss. The season of decorations, gingerbread cookies, and cheer is officially here! Of course, the holiday spirit isn’t exclusive to Christmas—...

Teachers and Departments “Most Likely To” Holiday Edition

Teachers and Departments “Most Likely To” Holiday Edition

Aceley P. and Kelly C. December 14, 2024

Dr. M. - Most likely to win an ugly sweater competition by matching sweaters with her hamster. Dr. Udell - Most likely to spend all her savings on quirky decorations for the chemistry classroom...

The Westridge Smell Speaks Out

The Westridge Smell Speaks Out

Vera M. December 14, 2024

Dear sweatpant enthusiasts and dress code breakers, I know you hate me—I’m aware If I’m being honest, I don’t care. I’m not rare, You can smell me in the air. I’m here, I’m...

The Seniors are on our knees begging!

No Hippopotamuses Please: Senior Holiday Wishlist

Mirella C. December 13, 2024

  1. Getting Into our Early Decision and Early Action Schools Twas the night before the decision date, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a quivering senior anxiously...

Match the Student with the Stickers!

Match the Student with the Stickers!

Valentina V. November 16, 2024

As class begins and students open their laptops, a colorful array of stickers—including the faces of favorite actors, political slogans, and various travel destinations—reveals itself to the room....

With so many emotions surrounding the recent election, Spyglass turned to satire to capture Westridge's status quo best.

Westridge Students React to 2024 Election Results

Tanvi C., Ella B., and Mirella C. November 16, 2024

“I don’t care. I’m trying to get into Harvard.” “What happened to Door County’s streak?” “She should’ve chosen Jack Schlossberg to be her VP, that would’ve done it.” “Pennsylvania?...

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