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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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Coming to school sick

“I can’t come TO SCHOOL cough cough, I’m sick.”

Belle Z. February 12, 2024

The experience of being sick, in case you are all too often ‘doing well’, is awful enough. Being sick during a Westridge school week? The ultimate tragedy. First of all, as a serious student, you...

10 Things I Hate About Junior Year

10 Things I Hate About Junior Year

Sarah L. and Lilah R. February 12, 2024

I hate how heavy Eric Foner’s history textbook is And the way each chapter never ends I hate the Fridays without free dress And I hate homework-filled weekends I hate the long Commons lines And...

A Love Letter to My 13 Cats

A Love Letter to My 13 Cats

Kelly C. February 12, 2024

To my 13 cats,  I know you all will never be able to read this; but since it’s the month of love, there’s nobody that deserves this dedication more than you.  I love seeing your faces when...

Teacher Dating Stories

Eliza W., Daria H., and Genevieve W. February 12, 2024

Too Many to Count “Lots.”   The One Who Ruined History “He kept talking about maps, which would have really interested me because I love history and geography, but the way he was...

All the Relationships I’m Mourning This Valentine’s Day

All the Relationships I’m Mourning This Valentine’s Day

Sylvie S.-J. February 12, 2024

As capitalism mows through Valentine’s Day and I find myself (happily, dare I say cheerily?) single again, I’m thinking about all the relationships I’m mourning. I offer up a complete list:   Apple...

Rom-Com Titles: Westridge Edition

Rom-Com Titles: Westridge Edition

Tekle S-J and Rebecca L. February 12, 2024

27 Unexcused Tardies (500) Days of ICWs 10 Things I Hate About The Commons Line Confessions of a Westridge Student   How to Lose an A in 10 Days While You Were Studying My...

Io, Io, Io, Merry Saturnalia!

Io, Io, Io, Merry Saturnalia!

Reed D., Editor December 11, 2023

If you even have time to read this between madly revising AP Bio labs while applying to college while writing a seasonally delightful piece for Spyglass’ holiday edition while wishing you had a prescription...

A stack of gifts.

What’s On Your Christmas Wish List?

Jessica S. December 11, 2023

With Christmas coming up in only two Mondays, it’s essential to finalize your Christmas wish list. December 25 may be quickly approaching, but don’t worry, I’ve got 10 gift or wish list ideas just...

How festive are you? Take the Quiz

How festive are you? Take the Quiz

Tekle S-J and Gia S. December 11, 2023

Thoughts on candy canes? a. Overrated. They taste like toothpaste. b. I’ll eat them if I have to… c. My tongue is stained pink, and I think I’m starting to see stripes on it.   Any...

Top 5 Christmas Movies To Watch for the Holidays

Top 5 Christmas Movies To Watch for the Holidays

Alexis E. December 11, 2023

Get into the festive spirit with these top five Christmas movies to put you in the holiday spirit. From heartwarming classics to charming animated tales, these films will bring joy and entertainment to...

The Gansmiller-SJ family gathers around the homemade tree to celebrate on Christmas morning 

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A Stick-Tree Christmas

Tekle S-J December 11, 2023

After two days of travel, three flights, a nine-hour layover, and three hours of driving during my school-provided vacation time, I was ready for some real rest. On December 19, 2022, my holiday finally...

Student Character Sketches

Student Character Sketches

Ella B. December 11, 2023

Westridge prides itself in having a diverse student body, and it sure does…in some ways. In one eight person class, you can find a billionaire heir, a daughter of a D-list actor, a girl who got a 1580...

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