Every year, the English Department examines and rewrites parts of Westridge’s English curriculum, one book at a time. Students often assume the Upper School book list is rigid, but behind the scenes,...

Somewhere around the spring semester of junior year, the word “college” begins to seem as if it is lurking in the shadows of every and any rising seniors’ conversation. Senior Isabel D. noticed this...

“What does the Constitution do?” “Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?” “Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.” These are just three out of 100 questions...

The space between my twin sister's room and mine is approximately one step—short enough to transport myself into the rays of sunlight that her breezy white curtains permit. Often, I find my twin sister...

Every year during the first days of November, my family and I gather around a beautiful ofrenda (altar) at a festival, decorated with old photos of loved ones. This ofrenda is filled with ancestors’...

It’s that time of year again when the air crisps, frightening decorations come out, and the Pumpkin Spice Lattes hit us like a bang. Even before October rolls around, Halloween is on our minds and in...

“Can I use the restroom?” I raised my hand and called out on my first day at Westridge three years ago. I had enrolled in 6th grade after switching from a public school in the Los Angeles Unified School...

On Tuesday, August 26, during Upper School orientation, Ayrshire Courtyard buzzed with students trading hugs, laughing, and catching up after the summer break. As the initial excitement faded, students...

Every August, the transition from summer to school brings new changes and feelings to the Westridge campus. This year, the later release of schedules, uncertainty in the larger world, and general anxiety...

Throughout the summer of 2025, immigrant communities across Los Angeles have been living in fear as President Donald Trump has significantly increased ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) presence...

This article is a follow-up to the article titled “Westridge Faces Impacts of Trump Policies,” published in the 2025 May Edition.  Last year, Spyglass covered how the Trump administration’s policies—particularly...

As October rolls around, college application season comes in full swing. Seniors prepare for long nights of writing supplementals and a season of anxiety awaiting them after the lengthy process. However,...