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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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September Editor’s Note

Valentina V., Editor-in-Chief

Seasoned 12th graders pile on top of each other in the senior hammock to procrastinate the impending early action college deadlines. The jaded juniors have coolly stepped into their new role of upperclassmen,...

Yolanda W.

May Editor’s Note

Valentina V., Editor-in-Chief

Sand-filled flip-flops, striking tan lines, and hours of reading (not for school) are only a few days away. The end of the academic year marks the final Spyglass edition, my first edition as Editor-in-Chief,...

Spyglass' March 10th edition poster.

March Editor’s Note

Ella B., Editor-In-Chief

We’re back! Just as I thought spring had arrived, the winter blues struck Westridge this past week with torrents of rain and breezes too cold for a Southern California school. That means it’s March—the...

Spyglass' January 31 edition poster.

January Editor’s Note

Ella B., Editor-In-Chief

Spyglass was set to publish our next edition on February 10. A fire was never meant to ravage through the homes and towns of Westridge community members. Nothing about these past three weeks has gone as...

The poster for Spyglass' December 2024 Edition.

December Editor’s Note

Ella B., Editor-In-Chief

I thought this day would never come. As a senior trudging through endless college applications, extracurricular commitments, and school assignments, I am overjoyed that we are finally heading into Winter...

November Editor's Note

November Editor’s Note

Ella B., Editor-In-Chief

Fall is finally here! I can smell the sweetness of the Yam Fest in the near future, and I can sense the rest and relaxation Thanksgiving Break will bring to the Westridge community. After a packed...

A submission of a raven and moon from 8th grader Rebecca G. This poster is one of our four for Spyglass' first special Halloween edition.

Halloween Editor’s Note

Ella B., Editor-In-Chief

Happy Halloween! As our Halloween surprise to you, the Spyglass staff spent the last few weeks crafting holiday-themed articles about candy, costumes, and the oh-so terrifying parts of being a Westridge...

October 7 is the launch of Spyglass' first edition of the year. Come back November 18 for our next!

October Editor’s Note

Ella B., Editor-In-Chief

Welcome back, Westridge! We’re thrilled to be publishing our first edition of the year as we embrace new Westridge faculty and new Spyglass staff. This student-run newspaper now has an impressive...

Read Spyglass' last edition for the 2023-24 school year!

May Editor’s Note

Ella B., Editor-In-Chief

And just like that, we have published this school year’s last edition of Spyglass. This edition marks my first as Editor-in-Chief—a role I am incredibly honored to hold. Our new leadership also...

April Editor's Note

April Editor’s Note

Eliza W., Editor in Chief

It’s April, which means Spyglass’ second-to-last edition for the year and my last as Editor in Chief—a statement that would have baffled my very shy eighth-grade self who joined Spyglass simply to...

February Editor's Note

February Editor’s Note

Eliza W., Editor in Chief

It’s February, which, of course, means a special Valentine’s Day edition for Spyglass. So, while your love life may not have any enthralling developments, we can promise our website certainly does....

December Editor's Note

December Editor’s Note

Eliza W., Editor in Chief

As both 2023 and the first semester come to a close, Spyglass is finishing the year off strong with a slightly smaller, but still abundant, edition. This month, we have campus culture articles further...

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