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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Ella B.

Ella B., Editor

Ella is in her fourth year writing for Spyglass, first year as an editor, 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.
At Westridge, Holocaust education is primarily split up between two history classes: 7th grade history and 10th grade history. Is Westridges Holocaust education sufficient?

Holocaust Education is Important Now, More than Ever

Ella B.
May 30, 2023
One Year Later: Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar Is Still All In

One Year Later: Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar Is Still All In

Ella B.
May 30, 2023
Associated Student Body Cabinet for the 2023–24 School Year Is Announced

Associated Student Body Cabinet for the 2023–24 School Year Is Announced

Ella B.
May 30, 2023
Freshman Teia L. smiles with her gold medal after winning pole vault at the Prep League Finals.

Teia L. ‘26 Breaks School Record in Pole Vault, Wins Prep League

Ella B.
May 30, 2023
Spring Sports Round-Up: Track Steals the Show, Lacrosse Shows Improvement

Spring Sports Round-Up: Track Steals the Show, Lacrosse Shows Improvement

Ella B.
May 29, 2023
Ms. Gigi Bizar alongside others in Poland for the annual March of the Living. She is an educator for the organization and has attended the event three times.

“It was a calling”: Gigi Bizar’s Master’s Degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Ella B.
April 24, 2023
My friend Holly and me at the Prep League finals for Track and Field. I placed 3rd in discus.

Op-Ed: Why I Play Sports for Fun

Ella B.
April 24, 2023
After the emergence of ChatGPT, students and faculty at Westridge are having conversations about AIs potential impacts on academics.

Westridge Raises Questions About the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Ella B. and Tanvi C.
March 13, 2023
Upper School students sit together in the Hoffman Gymnasium to discuss the recent Monterey Park Shooting.

Westridge Responds to Monterey Park Shooting

Ella B.
February 6, 2023
I have been selling Girl Scout cookies at booths outside of groceries stores for several years now. Here’s a picture of me outside one store selling cookies.

Finding Confidence in Selling Girl Scout Cookies

Ella B.
February 6, 2023
Westridge water polo celebrated their four departing seniors for their commitment to the team.

Tigers Persevere Despite Challenging Opposition: A Winter Sports Round-Up

Ella B.
February 6, 2023
Netflixs Glass Onion: A Knives’ Out Adventure became available for streaming on December 23.

Glass Onion Exceeds Expectations as Plot Reflects Modern Day Truth

Ella B.
February 6, 2023
Me in every class. Ella is always sad.

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Sophomore year has been my hardest year yet and sometimes I just feel like Im in a game of baseball.

The Sophomore Slump

Ella B.
December 12, 2022
Mothers of Westridge students volunteer at the Yam Festival.

Damn…Those Yams!: Yam Festival 2022

Ella B. and Lilah R.
December 12, 2022
After many years eating in the Commons almost every day, I have come up with a pretty solid list of food combinations that you can get at the Commons.

My Go-To Commons Combos That You Need to Try

Ella B.
December 12, 2022
In the Performing Arts Center (PAC), several of the World Cup matches have been shown. One notable game was between the United States and Iran, which resulted in a 1-0 win for the U.S., allowing them to advance into the round of 16. Students could be seen across PAC cheering on their respective teams.

World Cup Fever Hits Westridge

Ella B.
December 12, 2022
Ella’s Holiday Recipe: Sufganiyot

Ella’s Holiday Recipe: Sufganiyot

Ella B.
December 12, 2022
Humans of Westridge: Upper School History Teacher and Former Administrator Willa Greenstone

Humans of Westridge: Upper School History Teacher and Former Administrator Willa Greenstone

Ella B.
December 12, 2022
A magen david (Star of David) necklace lays along a map of the United States of America. Recently, antisemitism in the States has been on an upward trent.

Kanye West Ignites Influx of Antisemitism, Faces Backlash

Ella B.
November 7, 2022
Ms. Emma Hoo, Westridges Lower and Middle School Assistant, poses in front of Madeline Court in a vibrant green jumper.

Humans of Westridge: Assistant to Lower and Middle School Emma Ho’o

Ella B.
November 7, 2022
Bananas and Men in Black: Halloween Parade 2022

Bananas and Men in Black: Halloween Parade 2022

Ella B. and Amanda S.
November 7, 2022
Varsity Golf poses for a photo after they were crowned league champions for the fourth straight season.

Golf Wins 4th Prep League Title in As Many Years: A Fall Sports Round-up

Ella B.
November 7, 2022
This past October, my dad and I watched the Los Angeles Kings take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Kings beat the Red Wings 5-4 in an overtime victory. It was both of our first times watching the Kings play in another area outside of California.

Watching Hockey: A Pastime Turned Into a Passion

Ella B.
November 7, 2022
Star golfer Julia W. 24 and coach Ryan Miranda high-five during Westridges match against Buckley School.

4 Seasons Undefeated: What’s the Key to Varsity Golf’s Success?

Ella B.
November 7, 2022
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

Ella B.
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

Ella B. , Valentina V., and Helena C.
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

Ella B.
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

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

Upper School Art Show Showcases Student Creativity

Ella B. and Ariana E.
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

Ella B.
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.

Ella B.
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

Tanvi C. and Ella B.
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

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

Spring Sports: A Round-up

Ella B.
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

Ella B.
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

Jessica W. and Ella B.
March 13, 2022
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

Ella B.
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

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

College Board Announces New Changes to the SAT

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

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

Ariana E. and Ella B.
February 14, 2022
5 Things That Made Spider-man: No Way Home Spectacular

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

Ella B.
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

Ella B.
January 4, 2022
Why I Quit Speech & Debate

Why I Quit Speech & Debate

Ella B.
December 13, 2021
German Apple Cake

German Apple Cake

Ella B.
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?

Ella B.
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

Ella B.
December 13, 2021
Humans of Westridge: Coach Allison Clark

Humans of Westridge: Coach Allison Clark

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

Humans of Westridge: Cherished Librarian Stephanie Bolton

Ella B.
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

Ella B.
December 6, 2021
Jennifer L. 25 playing tennis

The Youngest of Them All: Freshman on Varsity Sports

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

Did the Dodgers Disappoint Again?

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

Ghosts and Trader Joes Employees: Westridge Celebrates Halloween

Sarah L. and Ella B.
November 7, 2021
Her Last Westridge Birthday: Westridge Celebrates Mrs. McGregor With Tea

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

Ella B. and Lauren C.
October 25, 2021
The varsity bench watches their team play

Dig Pink! Westridge Hosts 4th Annual Volleyball Game

Ella B.
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

Ella B.
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

Sophene A., Ella B., and Reed D.
March 1, 2021
Lemon Bars.

7 Recipes to Make Quarantine Sweeter

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

The New Age of Speech and Debate

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

Tiger Club: The New Afterschool

Ella B.
October 11, 2020

Behind The Scenes: ALL SCHOOLS DAY

Ella B. and Sophene A.
April 17, 2020

Rigorous Remote Learning in Middle School

Ella B. and Sophene A.
April 17, 2020

“Generation Z” Tackles Service Learning

Ella B.
February 18, 2020
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