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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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Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

Mckenna D. December 13, 2021

The best meal I ever had was Christmas dinner in 2020. Covid and online learning were stressing me out, but winter break was my time to de-stress. During the break, I helped my mom prepare a big meal for...

Sopa de Fidello

Sopa de Fidello

Lilah R. December 13, 2021

 While this is a simple meal that can be made any day, each year me and my family make sure that this staple piece is on the table ready to eat and warm our hearts with its rich flavor. Ingredients: 1...

Matcha Latte Cookies

Matcha Latte Cookies

Hailey T. December 13, 2021

In the winter (or, I suppose, at any time in general), I find myself often craving something sweet and manageable to procure on impulse. Enter: matcha latte cookies. These cookies, although seemingly...

Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Eliza W. December 13, 2021

Although my dad is the designated baker of the family, baking new types of cookies or cakes each week, this is one recipe that we always love making together. Although we’ve made the cake several times...

Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Daria H. December 13, 2021

My family is a box mix cake type of family. Other than the store bought goods that we buy, any ‘homemade’ goods usually end up being the just-add-water type of treats. However, a few years ago, we...

Homemade Ice Cream Mochi

Homemade Ice Cream Mochi

Cindy C. December 13, 2021

My Asian family has always celebrated the holidays with our own traditions. For example, we substitute turkey on Thanksgiving with chicken and hot chocolate with tea. However, on Lunar New Year, the adults...

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Roasted Potatoes with Aioli and Buttered Pine Nuts

Florence J. December 13, 2021

My family loves potatoes all year round, but during the holidays, my mom loves to experiment with new recipes that involve using potatoes! My mom made this dish for Thanksgiving dinner this year, and it...

Watergate Salad

Watergate Salad

Ariana E. December 13, 2021

When my grandparents first came to this country, they met some Americans from Chicago who eventually became their best friends. They introduced this dish, the watergate salad, to them at their first Thanksgiving...

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Katie S., Editor In Chief December 13, 2021

We are in the thick of the holiday season and Winter Break is quickly approaching—this is a time of intense stress, but there is light peeking out at the end of the tunnel. When we return from break,...

The Pandemic Inspires Increase in Food Drive Donations

Hannya K. December 13, 2021

Throughout November, Westridge students in the Lower, Middle, and Upper School all donated over 1500 cans and boxes of food, baby formula, and other necessities requested by Friends in Deed, a non-profit...

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Katie S., Staffer November 8, 2021

As of this publishing, we are exactly two weeks away from Thanksgiving Break. I think I speak for most students and teachers when I say that a one-week break from school is very welcome. Although we’ve...

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