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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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EDITORIAL: A Call for Leadership

The Editorial Board January 31, 2025

In times of crisis and frustration, Westridge has historically rallied together to provide a space to mourn and take action. Most recently, when Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election to Donald...

Alumna Lauren Tom '12 compiled Westridge families' GoFundMe fundraisers after the Los Angeles wildfires into a Google Sheet for better shareability and organization.

Alumni Profile: Bringing Together the Westridge Community, Lauren Tom ’12 Supports Families Affected by LA Wildfires by Sharing GoFundMe Fundraisers

Gia S. January 30, 2025

Amid the flurry of rapidly spreading news and information online about the Los Angeles wildfires, Westridge alumna Lauren Tom ’12 rushed to check in with her friends—many of whom are also Westridge...

Communication gaps during the fire closure left students confused about homework and class expectations.

Gaps in Communication Create Confusion for Students Returning to School After Eaton Fire

Karalim C. and Sophene A. January 30, 2025

Clear and timely communication is essential to helping communities stay informed and prepared during a crisis. When Westridge was closed for four days due to the nearby Eaton fire, students, parents, and...

Upper School Office Seeks to Resolve Discovery Week Equity Issues Despite Rising Costs

Upper School Office Seeks to Resolve Discovery Week Equity Issues Despite Rising Costs

Kristin C. and Jessica S. December 15, 2024

On November 18, the Upper School Office announced via email the junior Discovery Week trips: New York, Utah, and West Virginia. A week prior, the senior international trips were released. Along with the...

(Esperanza O-C. '26) Esperanza posing with the U-17 National Women’s Team of Nicaragua.

“It’s Just So Much More Than Just Playing Soccer”: Esperanza O. ’26 Is Selected for the U-17 National Women’s Team of Nicaragua

Rebecca L. December 14, 2024

As the hot, humid Nicaragua climate weighs on Esperanza’s skin, the Westridge junior moves the soccer ball along the thick grass towards the goal. While two opposing players approach her, Esperanza speeds...

Students taking the same class can often have different experiences than their peers depending on their particular teacher's interpretation of the course.

Same Class, Different Teacher. When Does One Class Become Two?

Kristin C. and Tekle S-J November 17, 2024

Every August, about two weeks before the school year starts, students anxiously log onto Veracross to check their new schedules. Students frantically text each other, “Which teacher did you get?” and...

All eyes turned toward Orange Grove, where a car skidded out of control, flipped, and crashed.

“That Car Was Flying Through the Air”: Coach Allison Clark First to Respond to Local Car Crash

Karalim C. November 16, 2024

On Thursday, November 7 at 2:51 p.m., during the first-ever Tiger-Cub Program meeting, a woman crashed a car on Orange Grove, directly across the street from Ranney Court. Coach Allison Clark ’07, Physical...

On Thursday, November 7, as students and faculty arrived at Westridge, they were met with an unexpected police presence. Pictured is the shattered glass door vandalized by the trespasser, alongside the police officer who responded to the scene.

Unidentified Intruder Vandalizes Rothenberg Humanities Building in Early Morning

Ella B. November 16, 2024

Around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, an unidentified person trespassed onto the Westridge campus, roaming the grounds for several minutes before breaking into an Upper School Latin classroom....

Here's how you can make the best DIY costume in just eight steps!

8 Steps to Creating the Best DIY Costume

Jessica S. October 29, 2024

  One of the best parts of Halloween is getting to dress up and wear a costume—it’s even better when you DIY it. Whether it’s a funny or scary character, there are always so many options....

Top 5 Halloween Costume Ideas: Westridge Edition

Top 5 Halloween Costume Ideas: Westridge Edition

Tekle S-J and Rebecca L. October 29, 2024

  PAC’s Resident Ghost Have you ever heard voices luring you under the seats of the Performing Arts Center (PAC)? We all know that they exist. This Halloween, dress as the Ghost of PAC and...

Seniors Mirella C. and Ella B. quiver with terror, anxious about the challenges the upcoming weeks will bring.

Halloween Horror Stories: Westridge Senior Nightmares

Ella B. and Mirella C. October 29, 2024

  1.  November 1 When the fun of Halloween ends and reality sets back in, seniors come to realize that their ED application and seven other Early Action applications are due on the same night—and...

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