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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

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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.

Spyglass

November Editor's Note

November Editor’s Note

Ella B. November 16, 2024

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. October 29, 2024

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. October 5, 2024

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. May 18, 2024

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. April 13, 2024

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. February 12, 2024

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. December 11, 2023

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...

November Editor's Note

November Editor’s Note

Eliza W. November 13, 2023

  The first quarter has ended and Thanksgiving Break is finally on the horizon! With this November edition, Spyglass presents a myriad of very engaging and Westridge-relevant stories including investigations...

October Editor’s Note

Eliza W. October 1, 2023

October: the time of impending college stress for seniors (what time is it not?), amassing homework assignments, chilly 60-70 degree weather, and unnecessarily pumpkin-flavored everything. Fortunately,...

May Editor’s Note

Eliza W. May 30, 2023

We finally made it! The end of school remains only a few days out of reach, and with that, the end of another season of Spyglass full of late nights spent editing, time trying to keep up with an ever-changing...

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Ilena M. April 24, 2023

As I’m supporting Eliza W. ‘24 in her transition into the role of Editor-in-Chief, I’m celebrating the most incredible year of learning and accomplishment on Spyglass. I’m so proud of our staff...

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Ilena M. March 13, 2023

Wow-- the semester is just flying by! For the Spyglass team, the highlight of the month was February 24, National Student Press Freedom Day. Spyglass celebrated for the first time with an outstandingly...

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