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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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The United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action will change the landscape of college admissions for years to come.

Westridge Reacts to Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Tanvi C. and Mirella C. October 1, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court effectively ended the consideration of race in college admissions, deeming the practice of affirmative action unlawful and unconstitutional. Historically,...

(Graphic Credit: Addie K.) Students with eating disorders at Westridge come forward about their experiences on campus.

How Does Westridge’s Culture of Competition and Achievement Impact Eating Disorders?

Katie S. April 24, 2023

“I think I had always had a negative focus on my body.” Genevieve U. ’23 sat cross-legged in front of me, wearing a gray-knit sweater. Like many young girls entering adolescence, Genevieve’s...

US Supreme Court Takes Up Affirmative Action and Race-Based Admissions

US Supreme Court Takes Up Affirmative Action and Race-Based Admissions

Mirella C. and Tanvi C. December 12, 2022

In October 2022, as high school students around the United States began refining their college applications, the Supreme Court began reviewing the 2014 Students for Fair Admissions lawsuit against Harvard...

New Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar poses alongside several Westridge seniors at this year's Convocation ceremony.

Westridge Welcomes Andrea Kassar as New Head of School

Ella B. October 3, 2022

On July 1, 2022, Andrea Kassar succeeded former Head of School Mrs. Elizabeth J. McGregor to become Westridge’s 12th Head of School. After her tenure as the Head of Upper School at the Nightingale-Bamford...

The bus that transports students to and from the Valley. Next year, the bus will no longer be operating as a result of a discontinuation.

Valley Bus Discontinued, Students Left Without Transportation

Ella B. May 31, 2022

In 2014, Westridge started a bus route to and from the San Fernando Valley. Now, eight years later, that route is being discontinued due to the lack of financial sustainability.  Originally, Westridge’s...

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