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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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Where Does Tuition Money Go? A Guide to Westridge’s Budget

Where Does Tuition Money Go? A Guide to Westridge’s Budget

Reed D. and Katie S. February 6, 2023

Whether for a lemonade stand or mortgage payment, budgeting plays a fundamental role in any important plan or purchase. Although budgeting may seem limited to the world of consumerism, it lays the foundation...

It’s Not Me, It’s You. Why More and More Teens are Breaking Up with Social Media

It’s Not Me, It’s You. Why More and More Teens are Breaking Up with Social Media

Lilah R. and Gia S. February 6, 2023

“When I had [Instagram], literally the first thing I did every morning was check Instagram,” Stephanie C. ’25 said, who has taken a few social media breaks and is currently on a break from Instagram. “I...

Octavia’s Bookshelf will soon open its doors.

A New Shero for Pasadena: Nikki High Opens Octavia’s Bookshelf

Ilena M. February 6, 2023

When Nikki High bought her five-year-old son a children’s book called Learning to Swim in Swaziland, it was the first time she’d ever heard of “this tiny little landlocked country of one and...

A collection of celebrities who died at 27.

Why Do So Many Celebrities Die at 27?

Reed D. February 6, 2023

When my beloved Phoebe Bridgers turned 28 last August, I breathed a big sigh of relief: by surviving the year, she had avoided joining the dreaded "27 Club." The 27 Club curse has afflicted rock stars...

Students with learning differences can struggle without support in the classroom.

Accessing Academic Accommodations

Ilena M. and Kristin C. December 12, 2022

Bellamy S. ’24, who has academic accommodations, has no problem talking openly about her ADHD and anxiety. “It’s a reason for why I’m like this. And I feel like people should know that, you know,...

A group of sophomore students huddle around their laptops and textbooks to work on homework and study in the library.

No, It’s Not Just You. Sophomore Year is Really That Hard

Gia S. and Ariana E. December 12, 2022

She’s not wrong. I can’t remember the last time I felt this…defeated?  It only took a few months into my tenth grade year before I realized that I had made a big mistake.  It wasn’t just...

US Supreme Court Takes Up Affirmative Action and Race-Based Admissions

US Supreme Court Takes Up Affirmative Action and Race-Based Admissions

Mirella C. and Tanvi C. December 12, 2022

In October 2022, as high school students around the United States began refining their college applications, the Supreme Court began reviewing the 2014 Students for Fair Admissions lawsuit against Harvard...

An outdoor education-focused Olympic backpacking trip during Upper School Discovery Week. (Westridge School)

“This Has to Be Accessible for Everyone”: A Reimagined and More Equitable Discovery Week

Sophene A. December 12, 2022

Each year at Westridge, the week before spring break is devoted to experiential learning that may include travel within Los Angeles, the United States, or abroad. Previously called “Interim” for Upper...

Brandon Worrell, the Director of Dining Services, stands near the entrance to the Commons

The Commons Prioritizes Faster Service Over Personal Orders

Sarah L. and Kristin C. November 7, 2022

Picture this: it’s a typical Thursday on Westridge campus. You and other hungry students rush out of class hoping for a tasty meal and conversations with friends--only to be faced with a line of people...

Jade McKnight '09 snaps a selfie during work. This year, she received the Distinguished Young Alumnae Award.

Meet Jade McKnight ’09, This Year’s Distinguished Young Alumna

Jacqueline Y. April 11, 2021

When I first sat down to interview Jade McKnight for an Alumnae Weekend website video on a Tuesday afternoon, I was immediately drawn to her charismatic and bubbly personality. She spoke to me almost as...

Cards during quarantine.

Revival of Cards in Quarantine

Lauren C. January 31, 2021

During quarantine, many Westridge students are writing letters during their free time. For some, writing and sending letters is a more meaningful practice than texting, especially while people are unable...

Maria G. I. '24 practicing driving. (Grace Iannotti)

Pandemic Forces Change for Teens Learning to Drive

Eliza W. January 28, 2021

Learning to drive is a typical rite of passage in a teen’s life. The days of having to sit in the backseat of their parent’s car, with the slight scent of week-old coffee and a backseat covered in...

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