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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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There are total of 29 bathrooms on campus. At the beginning of the school year, Westridge changed the labels of four bathrooms.

Westridge Relabels Campus Bathroom Signs to Promote Inclusivity

Rebecca L. and Aceley P. October 5, 2024

The summer is always a busy time for the Westridge facilities team who work to address all manner of structural needs. In an effort to be more gender inclusive, administration approved a small but noticeable...

I will no longer be shamed for wearing open-toed shoes. I will "let the dogs out!"

OPINION: Seniors, Let the Dogs Out

Ella B. October 5, 2024

  It’s a hot summer night.  It’s a windy fall morning. It’s a rainy spring afternoon.  I am wearing Birkenstocks.    The leather wraps around my ankles.  I feel...

Activity in the library fluctuates depending on time of day, divisional schedules, and events.

Westridge Library’s One Space Serves All: Convenience, Cramming, and Community

Mirella C. October 3, 2024

It’s a crisp Monday morning, and Westridge is slowly waking up as a steady stream of students walk onto campus. Some head to their lockers or the Commons. Others head to the library. Despite the early...

Sarah L. ’25, who reached scoring 100 goals earlier this year, playing in a lacrosse game

Sarah L. ’25 Scores 100 Goals During Lacrosse’s First CIF-Advancing Season

Gia S. May 19, 2024

On April 18, Varsity Lacrosse co-captain and Spyglass staff writer Sarah L. ’25 shoots the ball into the net in their game against Heritage Christian, scoring yet another point for Westridge in their...

Sarah and Lilah Review: Challengers

Sarah and Lilah Review: Challengers

Sarah L. and Lilah R. May 19, 2024

Sarah and Lilah Review is the place to learn about popular movies you might be curious about watching. In their podcast, Sarah and Lilah share their likes, dislikes, first impressions, and ideas about...

Spyglass' Staff Summer Playlist

Spyglass’ Staff Summer Playlist

All Staff May 19, 2024

It's time for summer lovin'! Here are Spyglass staffers' top bops for these next sunny months. Stay sunkissed! ELLA: “The Spins” by Mac Miller MIRELLA: “True Blue” by boygenius  MIRELLA:...

Danielle even knows how to appreciate the tough moments.
"I love being tired, I love grunting, I just love like, dying"

Danielle L. ‘29 – Student by Day, Ninja By Night

Ruby S. April 14, 2024

A few months ago at the 7th grade dance, I noticed a group of boys huddled around the pull-up bar, showing off and competing with each other to see who could do the most pull-ups. Most of them gave up...

All actors in The SpongeBob Musical come together for the final scene. (Credit: Cliff William)

Westridge’s The SpongeBob Musical: Silly, Entertaining, and Playful

Aceley P. April 13, 2024

Excited chatter and laughter floods the courtyard as guests greet each other while checking into the Performing Arts Center (PAC) to watch Westridge Theatre’s The SpongeBob Musical. Outside of PAC, there...

Both pairs of sisters have played sports with each other before, but this year marks the first time each sibling duo have played together at Westridge.

Sisterhood in Sports: Westridge Siblings Reflect on Their Athletic Journeys Together

Ella B. April 13, 2024

Westridge Athletics can often turn into a sisterhood, bringing student athletes from all grades of Upper School close together through wins, losses, practices, and more. But within some teams at Westridge...

(Skylar R. '28) Skylar R. '28 snapping a photo of the unexpected situation.

Students Late for School after Bus Gets a Flat Tire on the 134

Rebecca L. April 13, 2024

It was a typical Tuesday for Westridge bus students, having arrived promptly at the Los Feliz and Silverlake bus station to be taken to Westridge campus. Once departed, students took to their usual commute...

Westridge's Varsity Soccer team stands outside of In-N-Out, while wearing their hats.

Win or Lose, Westridge Sports Make Memories at Traditional ‘In-N-Out Games’

Ella B. February 12, 2024

Wearing their In-N-Out hats, freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors come together to rehearse singing “Feliz Cumpleaños” outside. They are practicing their singing so they can play a lighthearted...

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