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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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Zaynab E.

Column: Ask Gender Affinity

Gender Affinity February 18, 2020
This column answers questions posed by the Westridge community about gender. The purpose of this column is to inform. Because many of the issues and questions we will be dealing with are very nuanced, instead of having one answer per question—which could oversimplify the big picture and individual experiences of the trans community at Westridge —this column includes multiple answers from different members of Gender Affinity.
Column: Green Gastronomy: Yoga-urt

Column: Green Gastronomy: Yoga-urt

Mirelle L. February 18, 2020
With the seemingly endless numbers of frozen yogurt joints around LA, it can be difficult to choose which one to go to, but if you happen to be near Glendale or Echo Park, Yoga-urt is the place to go.
Confessions From The College Front Line: The Weight of the First Rejection ​

Confessions From The College Front Line: The Weight of the First Rejection ​

Caroline P. December 19, 2019

The college process does not become truly real until the first rejection. It isn’t until you read “After careful review of your application, the admission committee is unable to offer you admission...

Confessions From The College Front Line: Jumping the Hurdles of the College Process -- The Essay

Confessions From The College Front Line: Jumping the Hurdles of the College Process — The Essay

Caroline P. November 18, 2019

Phase 2. The lists have been created, the deadlines are looming, many of them have passed, and every senior is on the brink of a mental breakdown. Mrs. Robinson is running on no sleep, Mrs. O’Grady is...

Confessions From The College Front Line: Shifting Relationships 

Confessions From The College Front Line: Shifting Relationships 

Caroline P. October 1, 2019

Senior year is here. The train is on the track. Every senior I know is running as fast as they can to catch the train and hop on before the college applications depart the station. Resumes, lists, essays,...

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