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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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OPINION: Senior Spring Was Miserable. It Doesn’t Have to be That Way for Future Classes.

OPINION: Senior Spring Was Miserable. It Doesn’t Have to be That Way for Future Classes.

Reed D., Ella B., Tanvi C., and Mirella C. May 26, 2025

On Saturday, May 24, the four of us—Ella, Mirella, Tanvi, and Reed—spent our evening at Erewhon eating and drinking delectable, if admittedly overpriced, sundaes and smoothies. After pushing to the...

Finley N.

Spyglass Survey of 200+ Students Reveals Attitudes Toward Cheating

Valentina V., Frances B., and Tanvi C. April 27, 2025

Spyglass anonymously surveyed 228/305 Upper School students in April of 2025 to find out what cheating looks like at Westridge. Here are the results:

Wowed by the Women of Westridge: Listening and Learning at Alumnae Weekend

Wowed by the Women of Westridge: Listening and Learning at Alumnae Weekend

Ella B. March 9, 2025

The best dressed woman you know is probably a Westridge alumna. Strutting through the Quad and Madeline Court, I was struck by fun blazers, patterned skirts, and golden racks of jewelry in the timeless...

On the morning of Wednesday, January 8, 2025, smoke from the Eaton Fire crowds the sky.

“What Happens Now?”

Rebecca L. and Kristin C. January 30, 2025

“If we had five more minutes, what would we grab?” Catherine P. ’28 said slowly, reminiscing on the feeling that had she had five minutes more, she could have taken one more memento, one more memory.  Catherine...

Freshmen adjust to the academic demands and freedoms of Upper School while exploring new opportunities for growth.

“The Expectations Have Gone Up.”

Karalim C. December 14, 2024

The end of her eighth grade year was challenging for Soledad B. ’28. When she first entered Upper School as a ninth grader, she was really excited at the idea of new freedoms, more class options,...

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.

Lilah R. November 16, 2024

“On Tuesday, October 29, Lindsay C. ’25 was crowned the 106th Rose Queen, selected from a pool of six other members of the Rose Court. She is the first Westridge student to hold the title in nearly...

A Collection of Candy Confections: 9th Grade Advisors as Sweet Treats!

A Collection of Candy Confections: 9th Grade Advisors as Sweet Treats!

Finley N., Karalim C., Isis L., and Mila D. October 29, 2024

  With Halloween approaching, it’s only fair that we give each 9th Grade advisor their own Halloween candy. From jelly beans to chocolate, there's candy for everyone.      Ms....

Westridge Welcomes New Faculty Members for the 2024-2025 School Year

Westridge Welcomes New Faculty Members for the 2024-2025 School Year

October 5, 2024

  As the year begins, Spyglass would like to welcome all those new to the Westridge Community. We hope you will join us in welcoming them to our community and get to know them better through these...

Apply to be our new Spyglass Live Head by May 17th!

Apply to be the Head of Spyglass Live!

Genevieve W. May 3, 2024

Spyglass Live is looking for a new head! We want a person who is dedicated, passionate, creative, and organized. The head of Spyglass Live must be willing to dedicate their time and energy to leading this...

Ms. Heydorff in her office explaining her role when working with ASB. "ASB really took the lead on [ASD] and I was just there to support and give them assistance in any way they needed," said Ms. Heydorff.

“It’s been hard.” Westridge US Faculty and Students Unite to Support Each Other Amidst Admin Absence

Lily C. and Grace F. April 14, 2024

At Westridge, like every institution of higher learning, the wheels of learning must keep turning regardless of a pandemic or flood; or in this case, the absence of key members of the Upper School leadership...

Director of Upper School Mr. Baldwin sits in his office. (PC: Sophene A. ’25)

Director of Upper School Mr. Gary Baldwin to Step Down at the End of the 2023–2024 School Year

Sophene A. February 12, 2024

On January 8, Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar announced over email that Director of Upper School Mr. Gary Baldwin will be leaving Westridge at the end of the current school year. Having been a part of...

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