Almost every week of their freshman year, current seniors Willow N. and Jordan B. have trekked to Michaels, the craft store, and browsed through a selection of glistening beads and eclectic charms. Willow...
During the past two years of Discovery Weeks, students have voiced their dissatisfaction surrounding price, equity, and choice—and this year is no different. One of the biggest points of contention continues...
Growing up, my parents have empowered me to be financially savvy. My mom, having started her own financial literacy blog, ensures that my sister and I know as much as we can about the topic before college....
Amidst the chaos and devastation of the Los Angeles fires, support at Westridge has been met head-on with compassion and care. The LA fires, especially the Eaton Fire, have affected many members of the...
On Tuesday, January 7, the forecasted Santa Ana winds picked up rapidly throughout the school day. The powerful gusts of wind sent the campus’ trees swaying, while dirt and leaves swirled past students...
Clear and timely communication is essential to helping communities stay informed and prepared during a crisis. When Westridge was closed for four days due to the nearby Eaton fire, students, parents, and...
“If we had five more minutes, what would we grab?” Catherine P. ’28 said slowly, reminiscing on the feeling that had she had five minutes more, she could have taken one more memento, one more memory.
Catherine...
The end of her eighth grade year was challenging for Soledad B. ’28. When she first entered Upper School as a ninth grader, she was really excited at the idea of new freedoms, more class options,...
I put down the pencil that I was doodling all over my notes with, and my ears perk up as my Chinese IV teacher, Ms. Annie Choi, announces that there will be no Unit 12 test. Instead we will use the new...
Every August, about two weeks before the school year starts, students anxiously log onto Veracross to check their new schedules. Students frantically text each other, “Which teacher did you get?” and...
Rebecca F. ’27 knocks on a door in the blazing Las Vegas sun and wind, only to get it slammed in her face.
During the weekend of October 25, Rebecca traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to campaign for Vice...
Last November, Spyglass published the survey results on the sleep habits of Westridge students. From October 16 to November 6, Spyglass followed four students from each Upper School grade to examine...