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.

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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Ella B.

Ella B., Staff Writer

Ella is in her fourth year serving as a Spyglass staff writer and her second year developing Spyglass' social media presence. When she is not writing articles, you can find her swimming, watching hockey, or working on new types of graphic design.

All content by Ella B.
Striving to Rise Together: Westridge Welcomes New Head of School Andrea Kassar at Convocation

Striving to Rise Together: Westridge Welcomes New Head of School Andrea Kassar at Convocation

October 3, 2022
New Head of School Initiated as a Roman in Dinosaur-Themed Greek and Roman Initiation

New Head of School Initiated as a Roman in Dinosaur-Themed Greek and Roman Initiation

October 3, 2022
Freshman Micaela R. smiles after the Frosh volleyball team wins their first set of the year against Chadwick School.

A Question for Each Fall Sports Team As the Season Ramps Up

October 3, 2022
New Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar poses alongside several Westridge seniors at this years Convocation ceremony.

Westridge Welcomes Andrea Kassar as New Head of School

October 3, 2022
An image of three students paintings from this years Upper School Art Exhibit.

Upper School Art Show Showcases Student Creativity

May 31, 2022
Senior Amelia H. drinks a glass sparkling cider at Chalk Day while sporting her college sweatshirt.

Chalk Day 2022: Westridge Seniors Celebrate Their College Futures

May 31, 2022
Soon-to-be-retired Head of School Mrs. Elizabeth McGregor sports her Cricket Captain shirt this years annual WPA Night Market.

Head of School Mrs. Elizabeth McGregor Is Set To Retire After 13 Years. Westridge Celebrates Her Career and Legacy.

May 31, 2022
A drawing of a student opening their computer only to have their grades flying out. This image depicts an open gradebook, a system that allows students to access their grades at any time in the day.

Westridge’s Pursuit of Deeper Learning Evidenced in Its Commitment to a Closed Gradebook

May 31, 2022
The bus that transports students to and from the Valley. Next year, the bus will no longer be operating as a result of a discontinuation.

Valley Bus Discontinued, Students Left Without Transportation

May 31, 2022
Team MVP Aliena S. 25 swims backstroke at this years CIF-SS Swimming Consolation Finals.

Spring Sports: A Round-up

May 31, 2022
Westridges five students named National Merit Scholarship Finalists stand together. Those students are Clara K. ’22, Grace K. ’22, Giulia W. ’22, Claire S ’22, and Charlotte Z. ’22.

Westridge Celebrates 5 Students As National Merit Scholarship Finalists

April 23, 2022
Westridge freshman Fiona Z., Jennifer L., and Cecilia P. hang out maskless outdoors for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.

Westridge Ends Mask Mandate, Announces Other COVID Protocol Changes

March 13, 2022
Westridges undefeated JV team walks off the field after they beat Polytechnic School in their final game.

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Westridges undefeated JV team walks off the field after they beat Polytechnic School in their final game.

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Westridge Varsity Basketball plays against Blair High School.

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Gabby C. 23 scores a goal from a free kick against Temple City High School.

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The iconic Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg perform the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Opinion: Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar Shine in Super Bowl Halftime Show

March 2, 2022
Westridge freshman and JV players (from left to right) Sofia K., Lilah R., Holly N., and Lindsay C. walk off the field after they defeated Polytechnic School 4-1. They ended the season undefeated.

The Magical World of Junior Varsity Soccer

February 14, 2022
College Board Announces New Changes to the SAT

College Board Announces New Changes to the SAT

February 14, 2022
Winter Sports Round-Up: No Teams Advance to CIF Playoffs

Winter Sports Round-Up: No Teams Advance to CIF Playoffs

February 14, 2022
5 Things That Made Spider-man: No Way Home Spectacular

5 Things That Made Spider-man: No Way Home Spectacular

February 14, 2022
Westridge seniors stand for a photo while masked up on the first day of school.

Westridge Postpones Return to School, Adds New Rules Due to the Omicron Variant

January 4, 2022
Why I Quit Speech & Debate

Why I Quit Speech & Debate

December 13, 2021
German Apple Cake

German Apple Cake

December 13, 2021
(Westridge’s Varsity Basketball Head Coach Jaime Hoffman celebrates during a game against Blair High School/Ella B)

Basketball’s Back: Can Westridge Start Winning?

December 13, 2021
Director and actress Taylor Swift stands with the film’s stars, Dylan O’Brien and Sadie Sink at the premiere of her short film All Too Well

Review: Taylor Swift’s Short Film All Too Well Sheds Light On Relationships With Unequal Power Dynamics

December 13, 2021
Humans of Westridge: Coach Allison Clark

Humans of Westridge: Coach Allison Clark

December 13, 2021
Humans of Westridge: Cherished Librarian Stephanie Bolton

Humans of Westridge: Cherished Librarian Stephanie Bolton

December 13, 2021
The varsity golf team poses after claiming their 3rd Prep League championship in-a-row!

Two More Prep League Banners!: A Fall Sports Round-Up

December 6, 2021
Jennifer L. 25 playing tennis

The Youngest of Them All: Freshman on Varsity Sports

November 8, 2021
AJ Pollock walks off the field after he was the final out of the series

Did the Dodgers Disappoint Again?

November 8, 2021
Ghosts and Trader Joes Employees: Westridge Celebrates Halloween

Ghosts and Trader Joes Employees: Westridge Celebrates Halloween

November 7, 2021
Her Last Westridge Birthday: Westridge Celebrates Mrs. McGregor With Tea

Her Last Westridge Birthday: Westridge Celebrates Mrs. McGregor With Tea

October 25, 2021
The varsity bench watches their team play

Dig Pink! Westridge Hosts 4th Annual Volleyball Game

October 19, 2021
Despite Challenging Changes to the Commons, More Meals Are Being Purchased Than Ever

Despite Challenging Changes to the Commons, More Meals Are Being Purchased Than Ever

October 17, 2021
The Lower School Commons setup.

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Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Meme Cards

Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Meme Cards

March 1, 2021
Lemon Bars.

7 Recipes to Make Quarantine Sweeter

November 19, 2020
Stephanie C. ’25 in a debate tournament at home.

The New Age of Speech and Debate

November 1, 2020
Taylor T. ‘28 with her Mac n Cheese while in the activity.

Tiger Club: The New Afterschool

October 11, 2020

Behind The Scenes: ALL SCHOOLS DAY

April 17, 2020

Rigorous Remote Learning in Middle School

April 17, 2020

“Generation Z” Tackles Service Learning

February 18, 2020
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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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