In Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare famously wrote, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Walking through campus on any given day, the greetings...

In a locker room tucked away from the public, laughter exploded; the laughter of boys who had triumphantly been decked with flashy Olympic jerseys and gold medals. They were eager to share the exciting...

“In some ways it’s like you can’t believe it’s already been a year… It does feel like such a different world, and then time feels both quick and also long at the same time,” said Head of School...

“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...

On September 29, the Westridge varsity volleyball team beat Jurupa Valley High School in three sets in a nonleague competition.  It was a game like any other game, except it wasn’t. Noticeably,...

“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...

Almost every week of their freshman year, current seniors Willow N. and Jordan B. have trekked to Michaels, the craft store, and browsed through a selection of glistening beads and eclectic charms. Willow...

March 6, 2025.  It’s almost one month after the Eaton fire that destroyed my home and thousands of others.  In that time, I’ve learned that grief makes good art. A week ago I drove up to Altadena...

In times of crisis and frustration, Westridge has historically rallied together to provide a space to mourn and take action. Most recently, when Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election to Donald...

I first saw the fire at 6:22 p.m. from my back patio. By 7 p.m., I had evacuated to a friend’s house in South Pasadena. As the San Gabriel Mountains—the background of my life—blazed away, my family...

The devastating Eaton Fire left parts of Pasadena and Altadena completely transformed and almost unrecognizable. Whether they were evacuating their homes, calling friends and family, or watching the fire...

After a late wake-up on January 10, Sarah A. ’27 leaves the comfort of her bed to join her close friend Pip D. ’27 in the neighboring room. Together, they toast waffles, finish lingering homework,...