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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.

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I run with the ball as I try to escape Rosemead defenders. We beat Rosemead High School 26-6.

Opinion: I Found Fun in Flag Football

Ella B. November 13, 2023

“Motion,” yells the quarterback behind me. I catapult a football between my legs and take off on a straight route ahead. The quarterback locks eyes with me, slings her arm back, and hurls a football...

Westridge Decides It’s Time for a Schedule Change: Weighing the Positives and Negatives

Westridge Decides It’s Time for a Schedule Change: Weighing the Positives and Negatives

Sarah L., Staff Writer November 13, 2023

For the 2023–24 school year, the Westridge Upper School schedule has been amended in an effort to add structure to students’ classes and establish a consistent block for community assemblies and events....

The side entrance to Erewhon on Lake Avenue during the community wellness event on Saturday, September 16.

Why Erewhon? Students Voice Opinion on the Popular and Extravagant Market

Ella B. and Lilah R. October 2, 2023

On Wednesday, September 13, hundreds of people lined up on the blocks of Lake Avenue, hoping to be some of the first inside the upscale grocery chain Erewhon. The infamously expensive store draws people...

A stack of papers, a binder, and a laptop take the place of food on the plate. For many students at Westridge, lunch time is used for everything but eating.

The Westridge Diet: Is Serving Up Activities Instead of Food at Lunch Normalizing Disordered Eating on Campus?

Reed D. October 2, 2023

This article is a follow-up to the article titled “How Does Westridge’s Culture of Competition and Achievement Impact Eating Disorders?” by Katie S. ’23.   It’s 3:10 p.m., and the...

Sounds For State Street: Golden Hour

Sounds For State Street: Golden Hour

Carolina H. October 2, 2023

Hello, my name is Carolina, and I am a junior. Growing up, I have had a very diverse and unique music taste thanks to my parents. They have introduced me to everything under the sun, ranging from Motown...

Radium Girls painting dials (PC Wikipedia)

Westridge Theatre Tackles the Tragically True Radium Girls

Valentina V. October 2, 2023

In the 1920s, hundreds of female factory workers were poisoned and killed by working with radium—a seemingly harmless metal that coated thousands of World War I-era watches. These women were known...

One Year Later: Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar Is Still All In

One Year Later: Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar Is Still All In

Ella B. May 30, 2023

When I first interviewed new Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar back in late August, she spoke about her desire to observe Westridge before making changes. Rather than immediately implementing new initiatives,...

Spring Sports Round-Up: Track Steals the Show, Lacrosse Shows Improvement

Spring Sports Round-Up: Track Steals the Show, Lacrosse Shows Improvement

Ella B. May 29, 2023

On Monday, May 22, Upper School parents and athletes gathered inside the Performing Arts Center (PAC) to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2023 spring sports season. As iterated by Coach Horn at the...

Profesora Maldonado (Photo Credit: Lilian Maldonado)

“See the seed that you planted”: Westridge Says Goodbye to Lilian Maldonado

Rebecca L. May 29, 2023

I remember the day I walked into Ranney House 1, and Profesora Maldonado, Middle School Spanish Teacher, made her daily grand entrance while exclaiming, “Hola chicas!” The colorful room decorated with...

Video Games: A New Medium for Storytelling

Video Games: A New Medium for Storytelling

Mckenna D. April 23, 2023

Just a few weeks ago, The Super Mario Bros. Movie released and became a hit instantaneously. The movie is based on Nintendo’s Super Mario, one of the most iconic video game series in history. In recent...

Did you know that Lana Del Rey is incapable of making short titles (but her new album is good)

Did you know that Lana Del Rey is incapable of making short titles (but her new album is good)

Mirella C. April 23, 2023

Lana Del Rey, alternative pop phenomenon, returns to the spotlight with her ninth studio album, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd (DYKTTATUOB), announced last December with the drop...

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