Federal funding cuts for universities under the Trump administration have recently disrupted the research projects and opportunities of some of America’s wealthiest colleges.
While campaigning last...
On April 14, Spyglass elected next year’s Editor-in-Chief Valentina V. ’26, Managing Editor Rebecca L. ’27, Website Manager/Designer Gemma A. ’27 and Social Media Manager Frances B. ’27. The...
Hungry after a seemingly forever lasting C-Block, Layla S. ’28 joined the Commons line to wait for one of her favorite meals—a bowl of pomodoro pasta. After a few minutes without movement in the line,...
I recently had the immense privilege to travel with Westridge to the magical, somewhat-goth (the only color teenagers wore there was black) country of Chile. Many moments of the trip were insightful and...
As the theme song from the 1993 blockbuster film Jurassic Park blasts from loudspeakers, it mingles with the laughter and pattering of feet that sounds from every corner of campus. The sun beams down on...
Slinging her arm back to make the perfect shot, freshman Mira C. launches a ball toward the goal. No matter how far the opposing goalkeeper stretches out her hand, the ball is far from reach and flies...
On February 24, for Westridge’s annual All School Read, Marla Frazee, a well-known illustrator and author of children’s books, spoke about her award-winning book, In Every Life. The book touches...
“Congratulations, you passed…!” my driving instructor said last February, with some hesitance. As I let out a sigh of relief I’d kept in since I got my permit, I felt shocked that I had passed...
After a late wake-up on January 10, Sarah A. ’27 leaves the comfort of her bed to join her close friend Pip D. ’27 in the neighboring room. Together, they toast waffles, finish lingering homework,...
Due to the recent Eaton fire, all outdoor sports practices were cancelled on January 14 and 15, a week after the fire started on January 7. Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar spearheaded the idea of practice...
It’s 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, and Westridge’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for Friends in Deed ends in 40 minutes. I have 200 pasta boxes, soup cans, and peanut butter jars already rolling...
![Seniors in Chile during Discovery Week. “I was very glad I went [to] Chile…it was a really cool experience,” said Jordan B. ’25. (Westridge School)](https://westridgespyglass.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/487381800_1195002619297536_9109380810578641_n-1200x801.jpg)
![Booster Club Co-Chair Ms. Vanessa Withers, Mrs. Allison Dietrick, and Co-Chair Ms. Angela Rashid stand in front of their “Tiger Treats” table. “Parents, players, and fans are excited about [“Tiger Treats”] because it kind of makes Westridge athletics more of a thing,” said Mrs. Dietrick.](https://westridgespyglass.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_6034.jpg)
