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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“It’s Important to See That You Do Have an Opportunity to Help:” Sophomores Travel to Nevada to Support Vice President Kamala Harris’ Campaign in Election
“It’s Important to See That You Do Have an Opportunity to Help:” Sophomores Travel to Nevada to Support Vice President Kamala Harris’ Campaign in Election
(Sophia Y. '26) You still awake? Spyglass followed four Upper School students to uncover the factors and habits of their sleep routines.
You Still Awake? Spyglass followed Four Upper School Students’ Sleep Routines for 22 days
The Transgender Halloween Experience
The Transgender Halloween Experience
Voices and Votes: Navigating the Political Landscape at School
Voices and Votes: Navigating the Political Landscape at School
A screenshot of my personal morning commute.
“You Live Where?!” Westridge Students Who Commute the Long Haul
Left to Right: Miranda F. ’25, Fiona Z. ’25, Mr. Steve Gibson, and Ms. Michelle del Rosario Martinez sit onstage to engage in civil discourse.
Westridge History Department Hosts Election Panel with Local Republican Michelle del Rosario Martinez and Democrat Steve Gibson
Lindsay C. and the other Rose Court members at their retreat and bonding night.
The Secret Life of the 106th Rose Queen: Westridge Senior Lindsay C.
All eyes turned toward Orange Grove, where a car skidded out of control, flipped, and crashed.
“That Car Was Flying Through the Air”: Coach Allison Clark First Responder to Local Car Crash
Upper School Office Announces Four Discovery Week Trips for Seniors, Has Not For Other Grades
Upper School Office Announces Four Discovery Week Trips for Seniors, Has Not For Other Grades
Together, the cast and crew of The Skin of Our Teeth consists of 51 students. Credit: Karianne Flaathen
Westridge’s Fall Play The Skin of Our Teeth: “A Lot of References and a Lot of Satire Built Into It”
PC: Ruby S. Students returning to work and discussing after the meeting.
Middle School Students Find Strength in Community Amidst Election Results.
Movie Master Class: How Movies Have Brought My Dad and Me Together
Movie Master Class: How Movies Have Brought My Dad and Me Together
All of Middle School came together to identify their "Top 10 Scariest Scenarios."
Top 10 Scariest Scenarios – Westridge Middle School Edition
“We lost as a team and won as a team.” Middle School Flag Football Team Puts up a Valiant Fight Playing for the Prep League Championship
“We lost as a team and won as a team.” Middle School Flag Football Team Puts up a Valiant Fight Playing for the Prep League Championship
Middle School Students React to New Art Schedule Change
Middle School Students React to New Art Schedule Change
The Enduring Power of the Witch
The Enduring Power of the Witch
I Don’t Care About the Uniform—So It’s Time To Go
I Don’t Care About the Uniform—So It’s Time To Go
Holly N. '25 is a guest contributor for Spyglass and will be voting for the first time this November.
OPINION: The Power of a Vote: Why My 18th Birthday Was All About Registration
I perform Beethoven's "Tempest" Sonata at the Beethoven Museum during my joint recital.
OPINION: What Beethoven’s “Tempest” Sonata Taught Me About Resilience
My tap shoes (Valentina V.)
OPINION: Flapping Passed The Fears: My Teenaged-Tap Journey
PC: Bianca P. ’28, Both sisters pose together on the first day of school.
Bianca P. ’28 Embraces Her First Year of High School, Following in the Footsteps of Her Older Sister Brooklyn P. ’25
PC: Ariana E. Zetta G. ‘31 posing in front of the gym after a fun P.E class. 
Humans of Westridge: Spotlight on Zetta G. ‘31, “I love Westridge.”
Spyglass Live: What's In Your Notes App?
Spyglass Live: What’s In Your Notes App?
Athletic Trainer Mike in his office.
Humans of Westridge: Meet Mike, Westridge’s Athletic Trainer
Nati L. '25 and her Mad Dog teammates posing for a photo at their lacrosse tournament.
Humans of Westridge: Nati L. ’25 Found Love for Lacrosse at Westridge
"Girls Just Want to Play Sports" is a column that highlights women athletes.
Girls Just Wanna Play Sports: It’s Time for Playoff Hockey
The Backstory is a column celebrating fun and forgotten history!
The Backstory: How An Immigrant, A Dream, And A Bunch of Bananas Changed The World
Sounds For State Street: Sunkissed
Sounds For State Street: Sunkissed
Sarah and Lilah Review: Challengers
Sarah and Lilah Review: Challengers
We Need to Start Caring About the Waste Production Problem at Westridge
We Need to Start Caring About the Waste Production Problem at Westridge
College Column: Oh, the Humanities!
College Column: Oh, the Humanities!
The writer taking the football to the head instead of catching it during a game. (P.C. Austin M.)
College Prep and Lifelong Learning: From One Girls School To Another
College Column: College Prep and Lifelong Learning: From One Girls School To Another
College Column: College Prep and Lifelong Learning: From One Girls School To Another
College Column: Can I stay true to myself in the admissions process?
College Column: Can I stay true to myself in the admissions process?
Confessions from the College Front Line: How Early is Too Early for College Pressure?
Confessions from the College Front Line: How Early is Too Early for College Pressure?
"Girls Just Want to Play Sports" is a column that highlights women athletes.
Girls Just Wanna Play Sports: It’s Time for Playoff Hockey
"Girls Just Want to Play Sports" is a column that highlights women athletes.
Girls Just Wanna Play Sports: Women’s Basketball is Winning
"Girls Just Want to Play Sports" is a column that highlights women athletes.
Girls Just Wanna Play Sports: National Girls and Women in Sports Day Reminds Us of Our Accomplishments and Shortcomings
"Girls Just Want to Play Sports" is a column that highlights women athletes.
Girls Just Wanna Play Sports: Reflecting on the Careers of Women’s Soccer Players
"Girls Just Want to Play Sports" is a column that highlights women athletes.
Introducing: Girls Just Wanna Play Sports, A Column
Song ’24
Sounds For State Street: Harvest
Song ’24
Sounds For State Street: Crimson
Sounds For State Street: Sunkissed
Sounds For State Street: Sunkissed
Sounds For State Street: Daisy
Sounds For State Street: Daisy
Sounds For State Street: Cupid
Sounds For State Street: Cupid
The Backstory is a column celebrating fun and forgotten history!
The Backstory: How An Immigrant, A Dream, And A Bunch of Bananas Changed The World
The Backstory is a column celebrating fun and forgotten history!
The Backstory: The Pet That Truly Rocks
The Backstory is a column celebrating fun and forgotten history!
The Backstory: The True Meaning of Christmas in Beheading a Candy Pig
The Backstory is a column celebrating fun and forgotten history!
The Backstory: The Women Who Drove Auto Innovation
The Backstory: A Brief History of Underwear Through the Ages
The Backstory: A Brief History of Underwear Through the Ages
Do all Westridge students think the same? | Election Edition | Spyglass Live
Do all Westridge students think the same? | Election Edition | Spyglass Live
Spyglass Live: 2024 Dance Concert Documentary
Spyglass Live: 2024 Dance Concert Documentary
Spyglass Live: What's In Your Notes App?
Spyglass Live: What’s In Your Notes App?
Spyglass Live: Spotlight on Mia N. '24
Spyglass Live: Spotlight on Mia N. ’24
Spyglass Live: New Year's Resolutions
Spyglass Live: New Year’s Resolutions
PC: Bianca P. ’28, Both sisters pose together on the first day of school.
Bianca P. ’28 Embraces Her First Year of High School, Following in the Footsteps of Her Older Sister Brooklyn P. ’25
PC: Ariana E. Zetta G. ‘31 posing in front of the gym after a fun P.E class. 
Humans of Westridge: Spotlight on Zetta G. ‘31, “I love Westridge.”
Spyglass Live: What's In Your Notes App?
Spyglass Live: What’s In Your Notes App?
Athletic Trainer Mike in his office.
Humans of Westridge: Meet Mike, Westridge’s Athletic Trainer
Nati L. '25 and her Mad Dog teammates posing for a photo at their lacrosse tournament.
Humans of Westridge: Nati L. ’25 Found Love for Lacrosse at Westridge
“It’s Important to See That You Do Have an Opportunity to Help:” Sophomores Travel to Nevada to Support Vice President Kamala Harris’ Campaign in Election
“It’s Important to See That You Do Have an Opportunity to Help:” Sophomores Travel to Nevada to Support Vice President Kamala Harris’ Campaign in Election
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
Going down the A Line, our next stop South Pasadena.
Down the Metro A-Line: South Pasadena
View inside Jones Coffee's South Pasadena from the staircase
Community in a Cup at Jones Coffee Roasters
Going down the A Line, our next stop Del Mar.
Metro Stop Highlights: Del Mar Boulevard
Sophomore quarterback Abby W. pitches the football as Layla R. '27 looks back. The Tigers played Ayala in the season opener, losing 19-6, but went on to win four straight games after that.
Jennifer L. ’25’s Back-to-Back Prep League Tennis Championship and Flag Football’s CIF Appearance Headline the 2024 Fall Sports Season
Coach Horn sits in front of a cluster of sporting trophies and an inspirational tiger poster. (Gemma A. '27)
“I Will Be a Tiger for Life.” After Over Thirty Years At Westridge, Director of Athletics Coach Melanie Horn Announces Her Retirement.
Sarah L. ’25, who reached scoring 100 goals earlier this year, playing in a lacrosse game
Sarah L. ’25 Scores 100 Goals During Lacrosse’s First CIF-Advancing Season
Westridge's freshman star pitcher Jadyn M. who led the league in strikeouts.
Jadyn M. ’27 Makes Mark on Westridge Softball, Leads the Prep League in Strikeouts
For the first time ever, Westridge's lacrosse team advanced to CIF playoffs. While they lost in the first round, the Tigers put up an incredible fight.
A CIF Champion Among Several CIF Appearances: A Spring Sports Round-Up
Match the Student with the Stickers!
Match the Student with the Stickers!
With so many emotions surrounding the recent election, Spyglass turned to satire to capture Westridge's status quo best.
SATIRE: Westridge Students React to 2024 Election Results
The Class of 2025 starts the Halloween parade, storming out in their gradewide "Frat Boys" costume.
Snapshot of the Edition: Halloween Parade
A Collection of Candy Confections: 9th Grade Advisors as Sweet Treats!
A Collection of Candy Confections: 9th Grade Advisors as Sweet Treats!
10 Halloween Movies and Sweet Treats to Go With Them
10 Halloween Movies and Sweet Treats to Go With Them
Guests settle down as the event dedicated to Anna Bondoc starts. (Credit: Aceley P.)
“This is really about the two years she spent here and her time as a teacher.” Anna Bondoc’s Celebration of Life
A handful of Westridge classes have incorporated a flipped learning approach. Teachers aim to find the right balance between traditional and flipped learning. (Eliza K. ’26)
Westridge Teachers Seek to Find the Right Balance Between Traditional and Flipped Learning
“We Don’t Need to Tiptoe Around Sex-Ed:” As Students’ Needs Evolve, So Does the Program for Sex Education
“We Don’t Need to Tiptoe Around Sex-Ed:” As Students’ Needs Evolve, So Does the Program for Sex Education
Remembering Anna Bondoc 1969-2023
Remembering Anna Bondoc 1969-2023
Commuters getting on and off the North Hollywood metro at Union Station.
Who Needs Cars When You Have the Metro? The Appeal of L.A. Public Transits Outweighs the Cons for Local Riders
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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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Eliza W.

Eliza W., Editor in Chief

Eliza is a senior and the Editor in Chief of Spyglass this year. This is her fifth year on staff and her third year as an editor. Outside of Spyglass, Eliza enjoys listening to music, thrift shopping, and reading.

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April Editor's Note

April Editor’s Note

Eliza W.
April 13, 2024
February Editor's Note

February Editor’s Note

Eliza W.
February 12, 2024
“We Don’t Need to Tiptoe Around Sex-Ed:” As Students’ Needs Evolve, So Does the Program for Sex Education

“We Don’t Need to Tiptoe Around Sex-Ed:” As Students’ Needs Evolve, So Does the Program for Sex Education

Eliza W. and Daria H.
February 12, 2024

Teacher Dating Stories

Eliza W., Daria H., and Genevieve W.
February 12, 2024
Me and Editor Valentina V. '26 making tote bags to sell for the upcoming Student Press Freedom Day.

[Photo] The Importance of Journalism: All Day, Every Day

Ella B.
February 12, 2024
December Editor's Note

December Editor’s Note

Eliza W.
December 11, 2023
Alex S.

My Dog Ate My Participation: Students Speak Out About Class Participation Expectations

Eliza W., Mirella C., and Amanda S.
November 13, 2023
November Editor's Note

November Editor’s Note

Eliza W.
November 13, 2023
MENA Affinity Heads Noa K. ’24, Saba K. ’25, and Daria H ’24 lead lunchtime discussion. (PC: Eliza W.)

“A lot of us are still grieving, a lot of us are still nervous for what’s to come”: Westridge Student Body Responds to the Israel-Hamas War in Lunch Time Discussion

Eliza W.
November 12, 2023

October Editor’s Note

Eliza W.
October 1, 2023

May Editor’s Note

Eliza W.
May 30, 2023
(Lauren C.)

Op-Ed: It’s time to stop pretending body positivity is positive

Eliza W.
April 23, 2023
Lunch with the Archer Oracle staff.

Spyglass Goes to St. Louis!

Ilena M., Eliza W., and Valentina V.
December 12, 2022
Op-Ed: When did we start weaponizing musical taste?

Op-Ed: When did we start weaponizing musical taste?

Eliza W.
December 12, 2022
Westridge Theater Welcomes Two New Staff Members

Westridge Theater Welcomes Two New Staff Members

Eliza W.
October 3, 2022
Summer Editors’ Picks

Summer Editors’ Picks

Ilena M., Eliza W., Tanvi C., Reed D., Sophene A., Florence J., Katie S., Daria H., Hailey T., and Lauren C.
May 31, 2022
Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Bill Isn’t About Protecting Kids. It’s Blatant Homophobia

Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Bill Isn’t About Protecting Kids. It’s Blatant Homophobia

Eliza W.
May 30, 2022
Westridge Athletes Prevail Despite Feeling a Lack Of Recognition

Westridge Athletes Prevail Despite Feeling a Lack Of Recognition

Sarah L. and Eliza W.
March 21, 2022
Texts in Westridge’s curriculum including racial epithets.

[Photo] Westridge’s Policy on the Use of Racial Epithets Raises Questions About the Line Between Censorship and Protection

Eliza Walpert and Hannah Whang
February 14, 2022
Five Book Recommendations to Get Your New Year Started With

Five Book Recommendations to Get Your New Year Started With

Eliza W.
January 31, 2022
Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Eliza W.
December 13, 2021
Along with attending actual therapy, my mom seemed to be ordering a new “battle your perfectionism” book each day like: Let go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. I even got a manual of sorts, A Practical Guide to Managing ‘Never Good Enough.’

Who am I Without Perfectionism? Learning to Stand Up to My Obsessive Thoughts

Eliza W., Writing Editor
November 8, 2021
Imagined Conversations With Weird Neighbors While Trick-Or-Treating

Imagined Conversations With Weird Neighbors While Trick-Or-Treating

Eliza W., Daria H., and Verena W.
October 31, 2021
Students Showcase Their Style Even in Uniform

Students Showcase Their Style Even in Uniform

Eliza W. and Lauren C.
October 3, 2021
Ninth Grade English Class with Ms. Bondoc

[Photo] New Teachers Reflect on the Past Year of Remote Learning and the Resilience of the Westridge Community

Verena W. and Hannah W.
May 16, 2021
Art Credit: Jacqueline Lee

Opinion: I’m Abandoning Performative Activism. Here’s Why You Should Too.

Eliza W.
May 16, 2021
Quarantine: An Introvert's Paradise or Nightmare?

Quarantine: An Introvert’s Paradise or Nightmare?

Eliza W.
April 11, 2021
Conversation Hearts For A Valentine’s Day In Quarantine

Conversation Hearts For A Valentine’s Day In Quarantine

Katie S. and Eliza W.
February 28, 2021
Sound in Space Cover Art.

Calling All Radio Lovers: Westridge’s New Radio Station Has Gone Live

Eliza W.
February 26, 2021
Maria G. I. '24 practicing driving. (Grace Iannotti)

Pandemic Forces Change for Teens Learning to Drive

Eliza W.
January 28, 2021
Meeting in the Middle: When Being Pro-life and a Feminist Intersect

Meeting in the Middle: When Being Pro-life and a Feminist Intersect

Eliza W.
December 3, 2020
One of my favorite thrifting spots, Goodwill.

Opinion: A Guide to Covid-19 Thrifting

Eliza W.
November 9, 2020

Opinion: My Ten Favorite Quarantine Reads

Eliza W.
November 3, 2020

How to Not Gain Abs in Two Weeks

Eliza W.
October 11, 2020
Students get ready to participate in this years Greek and Roman events.

Greek and Roman Initiation Celebrated Online

Eliza W.
October 11, 2020
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