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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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The ban will reframe how both students and admission officers approach future applications.

Westridge Reacts to California’s Decision to Ban Legacy and Donor Consideration in the College Admissions Process

Tanvi C. and Mirella C. November 16, 2024

On Monday, September 30, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning private, non-profit institutions from considering legacy and donor connections in college admissions. Since this ruling,...

Lindsay C.'25 after her third round of interviews for the Rose Court.

From a Westridge 4th Grader to the 106th Rose Queen: Lindsay C. ’25 Shares Her Growth

Kelly C. and Tanvi C. November 16, 2024

On Tuesday, October 29, Lindsay C. ’25 was crowned the 106th Rose Queen, selected from a pool of six other members of the Rose Court. She is the first Westridge student to hold the title in nearly 25...

Going down the A Line, our next stop South Pasadena.

Down the Metro A-Line: South Pasadena

Rebecca L. and Tekle S-J November 16, 2024

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

View inside Jones Coffee's South Pasadena from the staircase

Community in a Cup at Jones Coffee Roasters

Reed D. October 5, 2024

Like all smart dealers, Jones Coffee Roasters got me started on their product when I was just a kid. They sucked me in with a freebie, and now I’m hooked.  As a Westridge 7th grader reveling...

Going down the A Line, our next stop Del Mar.

Metro Stop Highlights: Del Mar Boulevard

Rebecca L. and Tekle S-J October 4, 2024

Welcome to Metro Stop Highlights, a continuation of our short series showcasing the various Metro stops in Los Angeles, California along the A Line. Our second stop is Del Mar Boulevard Avenue in Pasadena....

A short series highlighting the Metro stops in Los Angeles, California, starting with Lake Avenue.

Metro Stop Highlights: Lake Avenue

Rebecca L. and Tekle S-J May 18, 2024

Introducing Metro Stop Highlights, a short series to showcase the various Metro stops in Los Angeles, California along the A Line. Our first stop is Lake Avenue in Pasadena. As you exit the train and walk...

An inside-view of Hodgson's Antiques on a sunny, spring day. Its location on Mission Street in South Pasadena, only a short walk away from Westridge, makes it a prime destination for an after-school outing.

Hodgson’s Antiques: A Time Capsule of Nostalgia in South Pasadena

Reed D. April 13, 2024

SOUTH PASADENA, CA — Tucked between the Griffins of Kinsale Irish Pub and Teamorrow in Mission Street’s iconic Alexander Building, Hodgson’s Antiques stands as a testament to the passage of time...

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker. (PC: Jamie Martin/Associated Press)

Alabama Falls Into the Nation’s Spotlight Following the State’s Ruling to Stop IVF Services

Sophene A. April 13, 2024

On February 16, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling declaring that frozen embryos created and stored for in vitro fertilization (IVF) are considered children under the state’s Wrongful Death of...

The side entrance to Erewhon on Lake Avenue during the community wellness event on Saturday, September 16.

Why Erewhon? Students Voice Opinion on the Popular and Extravagant Market

Ella B. and Lilah R. October 2, 2023

On Wednesday, September 13, hundreds of people lined up on the blocks of Lake Avenue, hoping to be some of the first inside the upscale grocery chain Erewhon. The infamously expensive store draws people...

This June, 10 Westridge students and two faculty members embarked on a 10-day trip to Ireland as a part of Westridge's Summer Global Art Program.

Testimonies from Westridge’s Summer Global Art Program in Ireland

Ella B. and Reed D. October 2, 2023

This summer, Art Department Head Ms. Lorri Deyer and Lower School Art Teacher Ms. Val Trimarchi accompanied ten Upper School students to Cow House Studios, an art farm in southeast Ireland. Editor...

8 Items That Convinced Us That Erewhon Is Worth the Hype

8 Items That Convinced Us That Erewhon Is Worth the Hype

Tanvi C. and Sophene A. October 1, 2023

The tenth location of Erewhon, an upscale grocery chain in Los Angeles, has opened right here in Pasadena. In an effort to determine whether Erewhon’s notoriously high prices are worth it, we visited...

Dorien Grunbaum, child Holocaust survivor, Anne Frank LA co-founders, “Your Story Matters” contest winners including Sarah L. ’25, and Olivia P. ’29 at the ribbon cutting and award ceremony on May 18, 2023.

Sarah L. ’25 Wins Anne Frank LA and Los Angeles Public Library “Your Story Matters” Essay Contest

Gia S. May 29, 2023

Spyglass staffer Sarah L. ’25 won the “Your Story Matters” essay contest hosted by Anne Frank LA, a non-profit dedicated to Anne Frank’s legacy, and the Los Angeles Public Library to celebrate...

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