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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Sophene A.

Sophene A., Editor

Sophene is a sophomore staff writer in her fourth year in Spyglass. She enjoys reporting on current ongoings and events. When she's not writing for Spyglass, you can find her playing soccer, reading, or cooking.

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“It’s been a year of planning and training”: Westridge’s Honor Council Concludes Its Pilot Year

“It’s been a year of planning and training”: Westridge’s Honor Council Concludes Its Pilot Year

Sophene A.
May 30, 2023
Art by Alex S.

Opinion: Teachers’ Political Beliefs Do Not Belong Inside the Classroom

Sophene A.
April 23, 2023
Is having a tutor necessary to being successful at Westridge?

Tutoring: An Exception or Expectation?

Sophene A. and Kristin C.
March 13, 2023
Swipe left to check your answers!

Valentine’s Day Crossword Puzzle

Sophene A.
February 6, 2023
In Brazil’s capital city, Brasília, supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro storm the Congress building.

Brazil’s Protests Echo the U.S. Capitol Attack on January 6

Sophene A.
February 6, 2023
Sophenes Holiday Recipe:

Sophene’s Holiday Recipe:

Sophene A.
December 12, 2022
An outdoor education-focused Olympic backpacking trip during Upper School Discovery Week. (Westridge School)

“This Has to Be Accessible for Everyone”: A Reimagined and More Equitable Discovery Week

Sophene A.
December 12, 2022
Lusha G. ’24 inside Caffeina, the name of a nearby cafe and her favorite study spot.

“My View of the World or Just Everything Is Expanding”: Lusha G. ’24 Spends the Year Studying Abroad

Sophene A.
December 12, 2022
Some students work in the library as others collaborate with their peers.

The Westridge Library Lacks a Noise Policy: What Does This Mean for Students?

Sophene A.
November 7, 2022
A protester holds a portrait of Mahsa Amini during a demonstration in support of Amini.

Protests Erupt Across Iran Following the Death of Mahsa Amini

Sophene A.
November 7, 2022
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Grabs Spotlight at the Beginning of the Supreme Court’s New Term

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Grabs Spotlight at the Beginning of the Supreme Court’s New Term

Sophene A.
November 7, 2022
Participants in the Women’s March and Rally for Abortion Justice in Los Angeles on October 2, 2021

A Post-Roe America: Abortion in California

Sophene A.
November 7, 2022
Campus COVID-19 Safety Team Lifts Indoor Masking and Announces Updated Protocols

Campus COVID-19 Safety Team Lifts Indoor Masking and Announces Updated Protocols

Sophene A.
October 3, 2022
Westridge Develops Student Honor Council to Support Community Growth and Healing

Westridge Develops Student Honor Council to Support Community Growth and Healing

Sophene A.
October 3, 2022
Opinion: Schools Want to Emphasize Learning Over Grades. That’s Why We Need an Open Grade Book.

Opinion: Schools Want to Emphasize Learning Over Grades. That’s Why We Need an Open Grade Book.

Sophene A.
May 31, 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
Stephen Parlato holds a sign with the words, “Hands Off Roe,” outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 1, 2021, protesting a 2018 law that would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

America Braces for Imminent Overturn of Roe v. Wade

Sophene A. and Lilah R.
May 31, 2022
Candidates at a debate hosted at the University of Southern California (USC).

Homelessness and Public Safety: The Issues That Will Decide Los Angeles’s Mayoral Election

Sophene A.
May 31, 2022
21 Killed in Texas Elementary School Shooting

21 Killed in Texas Elementary School Shooting

Sophene A.
May 31, 2022
First Black Woman to Be Appointed to the Supreme Court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Confirmed by Senate

First Black Woman to Be Appointed to the Supreme Court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Confirmed by Senate

Sophene A.
April 7, 2022
Jodi Kreyman walking the halls of her high school.

Review: “Tall Girl 2” Is Beyond Disappointing. And I’m Not Surprised.

Sophene A.
March 21, 2022
Manuel Oliver, father of a teenager killed in the Parkland school shooting, holds a banner calling Biden to take action on gun violence. (Photo Credit: Stefani Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images)

Parkland School Shooting Survivors Remain Disappointed Four Years Later

Sophene A.
March 21, 2022
Opinion: COVID-19 Stigma: What It Is and How Its Dangerous to the Pandemic

Opinion: COVID-19 Stigma: What It Is and How It’s Dangerous to the Pandemic

Sophene A.
February 14, 2022
President Biden Follows Through Pledge to Nominate a Black Woman to the Supreme Court

President Biden Follows Through Pledge to Nominate a Black Woman to the Supreme Court

Sophene A.
February 14, 2022
A 2021 Roundup: 5 New California Laws Worth Knowing About

A 2021 Roundup: 5 New California Laws Worth Knowing About

Sophene A.
February 14, 2022
The Chicago Teachers Union protested over health and safety concerns. (Photo Credit: NBC News)

Chicago Teachers Union Stages Walkout: Disputes About the Safety of Schools Continue

Sophene A.
February 14, 2022
Joe Biden addressing unvaccinated individuals in the United States.

Opinion: A “Pandemic of the Unvaccinated”: Blaming the Unvaccinated Will Get the U.S. Nowhere

Sophene A.
January 21, 2022
Opinion: Dear Administration, It’s Time To Get Serious About Enforcing The Uniform Policy

Opinion: Dear Administration, It’s Time To Get Serious About Enforcing The Uniform Policy

Sophene A.
December 13, 2021
Date Caramel Squares

Date Caramel Squares

Sophene A.
December 13, 2021
Lesridge Instagram Account: Both a ‘Meme Account’ and Safe Place for Students

Lesridge Instagram Account: Both a ‘Meme Account’ and Safe Place for Students

Sophene A.
November 8, 2021
“It’s Just a Toxic Place to Be”: Facebook Whistleblower Reveals Studies Confirming Instagram’s Harmful Effect on Teens’ Body Image

“It’s Just a Toxic Place to Be”: Facebook Whistleblower Reveals Studies Confirming Instagram’s Harmful Effect on Teens’ Body Image

Daria H. and Sophene A.
November 8, 2021
The quotation in the bathroom at the beginning of the year.

Lower School Bathroom Remodel Faces Criticism for Gender Exclusive Design

Sophene A.
November 8, 2021
A protest in 2019 that advocated for menstrual equity. (The Guardian)

California’s Bill Ignites Discussion Regarding Period Poverty

Sophene A.
October 4, 2021
Those who are against the COVID-19 vaccine protest. (The Independent)

“It is my choice. It’s not a law”: Students Weigh in on the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Sophene A., Staffer
October 4, 2021
Protest against SB 8 at the Capitol in Austin, Texas. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman/Associated Press)

Texas Abortion Ban SB 8: 6 Things You Should Know and Why You Should Care

Sophene A.
October 4, 2021
Opinion: Put Self-Care on Your To-Do List

Opinion: Put Self-Care on Your To-Do List

Sophene A.
May 17, 2021
Representative David Cicilline advocating for the Equality Act.

House Passes Legislation Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights

Sophene A.
May 17, 2021
A torchlight march in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, to mark the 106th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

An Unrecognized Genocide is a Repeated Genocide

Sophene A.
May 17, 2021
New Legislation Challenges Abortion Rights

New Legislation Challenges Abortion Rights

Sophene A.
March 1, 2021
Photo Credits: Instagram

New Zealand Works to Reduce Period Poverty: What Does It Mean for Other Countries?

Sophene A.
March 1, 2021
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
Opinion: A Family Divided

Opinion: A Family Divided

Sophene A.
February 3, 2021
Opinion: Burnt Leaves, Strong Roots

Opinion: Burnt Leaves, Strong Roots

Natalie M. and Sophene A.
December 4, 2020
LuciDesignsCo’s Instagram, where she advertises some of her products.

Eighth Grader Promotes Voting With Small Startup

Sophene A.
October 11, 2020
Ms. Oseran with her dog.

Westridge Welcomes Anna Oseran

Sophene A.
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

Dance-less Middle School Dances

Sophene A.
February 18, 2020
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