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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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Op-Ed

 Following Charlie Kirk's death, talk of his killing crept into classroom discussions.

OPINION: In the Wake of Charlie Kirk’s Death, I Am Choosing Humanity Over Politics

Ruby S., Staff Writer

Out of breath, I walked into my first class after lunch. Sweat dripped down my face while I took my million-pound backpack off. Before I could sit down, my friend next to me shoved her phone into my face,...

OPINION: Since You Have to Read It, Try to Appreciate It; Why and How to Enjoy School-Required Reading.

OPINION: Since You Have to Read It, Try to Appreciate It; Why and How to Enjoy School-Required Reading.

Gemma A., Website Manager/Designer

In my five years at Westridge, I have completed my fair share of required reading and heard countless complaints about “school ruining a good book.” While I agree that literature is inherently subjective—and...

The album cover to "Who's the Clown."

REVIEW: It’s Messy, It’s Awkward, and It’s Authentically Audrey

Josie S.-J., Editor

We’ve all heard Gracie Abrams’ song “Risk.” That song, which was in and out of my (and everyone else’s head) for the better part of last year, was co-written by Abrams and her childhood best...

The cast of IVRT's Newsies doing silly poses. (DawnEllen Ferry)

OPINION: If You Love It, Go For It.

Valentina V., Editor-in-Chief

Walking up the PAC staircase, a text message from an unknown number lit up my phone screen. I was about to delete the message and brush it off as spam when familiar words caught my eye, “The Inland Valley...

OPINION: Senior Spring Was Miserable. It Doesn’t Have to be That Way for Future Classes.

OPINION: Senior Spring Was Miserable. It Doesn’t Have to be That Way for Future Classes.

On Saturday, May 24, the four of us—Ella, Mirella, Tanvi, and Reed—spent our evening at Erewhon eating and drinking delectable, if admittedly overpriced, sundaes and smoothies. After pushing to the...

During the Spyglass Senior Celebration, newly elected Editor-in-Chief Valentina V. '26 gave some thoughtful remarks about my time on Spyglass.

OPINION: Joining Spyglass as a Senior

Joss C., Staff Writer

To be completely honest, I had zero interest in journalism prior to joining Spyglass. Well, in actuality, I had no idea what being a journalist entailed. I never thought I would relive the feeling...

The AI generated image hanging in Mudd.

OPINION: The Case for a Clear AI Policy at Westridge

Kelly C., Staff Writer

It was Wednesday, November 24 in 2024. That day, I walked into Mudd, I stopped in my tracks. I was face to face with a peculiar art piece. It was a headshot of a girl with a slight smile, wearing what...

Here I am as Mr. Ferguson, my favorite role, in my favorite scene, holding my favorite prop, Baby Harold.

OPINION: My First and Last Experience in Westridge Theater

“Lights up!” calls Ms. Julia Davis, Theater Teacher and Dean of Student Voices, as my scene is on. In rehearsal for the middle school play, “Moriarty’s Daughters,” seventh and eighth grade students...

Give me any microphone and I'll have an opinion to share with you. This article details the premises of some of the opinions I never got to write for Spyglass.

OPINION: All the Op-Eds I Never Got to Write

Ella B., Editor-In-Chief

Discovery week critiques, a deep dive into Holocaust education, and a family’s love for hockey—all unique topics, all discussed in my Op-Eds. In my six years on Spyglass’ staff, I’ve written dozens...

OPINION: Postcard from 103 Days After the Fire

OPINION: Postcard from 103 Days After the Fire

Vera M., Staff Writer

  For further reading:  Postcard from 52 Days After The Fire Postcard from 15 Days After the Fire

Uniquely Nova: The Musical by Valentina V. '26 (me) and Sydney S. '25 is currently rehearsing for a staged reading that will take place on May 23. (PC Miyari V.-W. '27)

OPINION: From Brain to Stage: The Journey of Writing my Own Musical, Uniquely Nova

Valentina V., Editor-in-Chief

For a little over a year, I have had a chimpanzee trapped in my mind. Finally, she is breaking free.  Sitting in my tenth grade chemistry class talking to my two tablemates about anything but chemistry,...

PC: After my mom finishes her marathon (we all finished at different times) we gathered for a family photo, marking out first full marathon ran together. Almost about to collapse from exhaustion, my mom leans by my dad for support while my brother and I smile awkwardly for the photo.

OPINION: How We Find Love as a Family Through Marathons

Jessica S., Staff Writer

April 5, 2025 marked our first full marathon as a family, 26.2 miles. With barely any training, we still managed to cross the finish line and complete the race together. We were exhausted, limping...

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