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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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The newly purchased property on 310 Arlington Drive.

Westridge Purchases New Contiguous Property with Hopes of Curricular Advancement

Daria H. April 24, 2023

On April 6, an email from the Chair of the Westridge Board of Trustees, Valerie Rubio Lemmon ’92, was shared with Westridge parents, students, and faculty. “I write with very exciting news for the...

Ms. Gigi Bizar alongside others in Poland for the annual March of the Living. She is an educator for the organization and has attended the event three times.

“It was a calling”: Gigi Bizar’s Master’s Degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Ella B. April 24, 2023

A little over three years ago, I sat in fascination and sadness as I learned about hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic, Adolf Hitler’s rise to power, and the brutality of Nazi concentration camps....

The Canada Geese hanging out behind Mudd.

A Wild Westridge Goose Chase – Canada Geese Claim Campus

Valentina V. April 24, 2023

Lily Shang, Westridge’s Upper and Middle School Chinese teacher, chuckles as she shuts the door of room PA2 to silence the noise from outside. For the past few weeks, Westridge’s two unnamed visitors...

Isla R. ’25, Westridge’s First-Chair Violinist

Humans of Westridge: Meet Star Violinist Isla R. ’25

Ariana E. April 24, 2023

Imagine this: It’s 5:30 a.m. and your alarm clock rings. The sun is still down, but you stand up, still half-asleep, to get ready for the day. Throwing on your school clothes, you quickly grab your violin...

Westridge Puts Summer Homework on Permanent Vacation

Westridge Puts Summer Homework on Permanent Vacation

Sarah L. and Kristin C. April 24, 2023

As of this year, Westridge’s summer homework policy will be amended to state that teachers can no longer assess students based on summer assignments. Instead, all additional work provided to students...

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Annual Voices in Literature Conference Speaks to the Theme of “Disruption”

Hannah W. and Jessica W. April 24, 2023

On April 19th, the Westridge English Department hosted its 11th annual Voices in Literature and Culture Conference, exploring the theme of “Disruption.”  This conference is connected to the Perspectives...

Westridge alumnae of all ages gather to hear from 2023’s Distinguished Young Alumnae Award winner. (Katie L. ’27)

Alumnae Weekend Gave Me All The Westridge Feels

Ilena M. April 23, 2023

I’m confident that most Westridge students cramming for quizzes in their bedrooms or binging Netflix with friends on the drizzly morning of Saturday, March 11 weren’t aware that the campus buzzed with...

Mr. Brian Murdock, Westridge's A/V and Tech Support.

Humans of Westridge: A/V and Tech Support Brian Murdock

Amanda S. March 13, 2023

Whether he is saving a classroom from malfunctioning technology or blasting your favorite music at a school dance, Brian Murdock, Westridge’s A/V and Tech Support, always manages to have a good time...

Ms. Amos’ Recipe of the Edition: Honey Joys

Ms. Amos’ Recipe of the Edition: Honey Joys

Mckenna D. March 13, 2023

Michelle Amos, an Upper School Chemistry Teacher, is known for her baking. She often brings tasty treats for her advisory and Chemistry classes. Honey Joys are one of her most popular snacks. Honey...

Whiteboard covered in iconic costume shop quotes.

Westridge Theater Students Find Camaraderie in the Costume Shop

Sabina P. March 13, 2023

Deep in the heart of PAC, in the back room of the costume shop, a kelly green sign on the door of the storage closet reads, “Thank you for all our wonderful times, I love you all so impossibly much....

Maintenance draining the water behind Frank Field.

Southern California Rainstorms Force Faculty and Students to Adapt

Lilah R. March 13, 2023

Normally Westridge has nice, sunny SoCal weather, but recently all of Los Angeles has been gloomy and full of rain. Westridge’s naturally dry climate means we usually don’t have many weather-related...

Westridge’s 2023 Summer Opportunity Fair Engages Curiosity through Community

Westridge’s 2023 Summer Opportunity Fair Engages Curiosity through Community

Hailey T. February 6, 2023

Every New Year, I always come up with the same unfulfilled resolutions that I plan to attempt but never follow through—but one resolution I’ve finally decided to cross off the checklist, however, is...

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