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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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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...

A screenshot of my personal morning commute.

“You Live Where?!” Westridge Students Who Commute the Long Haul

Valentina V. October 5, 2024

I sleepily rise from bed to silence my blaring 6:00 a.m. alarm, hoping not to awaken the rest of my family, who can sleep in for a little longer. After putting together my lunch, backpack, and what looks...

The 2024-2025 school year brings about yet another new schedule after Upper and Middle School administration considers last year's student feedback and faculty concerns.

New Upper School Schedule Responds to Student Priorities

Kristin C. October 5, 2024

For the past several years, administration has changed the structure of the Upper School schedule to try out different ways of scheduling breaks and blocks for community assemblies or events. Last year,...

A collection of some of the outfits we wore during our experiment.

We Were Out of Uniform for 12 Days and Here’s What Happened

Ella B. and Mirella C. May 19, 2024

Hello! We’re Mirella and Ella, Westridge juniors, and for the past 12 days, we were drastically out of uniform. The Westridge uniform is clearly defined in the student handbook and consists of a white...

After nine years at Westridge, Mr. Gary Baldwin is leaving the school to move up north. He said, "Westridge has been my home and the people here have been  family to me for the better part of the last decade."

After Nine Years at Westridge, Director of Upper School Gary Baldwin Says Goodbye

Ella B. May 19, 2024

As I sit across from Director of Upper School Gary Baldwin in his office during our interview, I observe the many decorations I have seen before—the empty gumball machines, pictures of his young self...

Dr. Melanie Arias, Incoming Director of Upper School, "Can't wait to learn more" about Westridge

Dr. Melanie Arias, Incoming Director of Upper School, “Can’t wait to learn more” about Westridge

Lily C. May 19, 2024

Dr. Melanie Arias, the new Director of Upper School for the upcoming 2024–2025 school year, says she is “thrilled” to make the transition from Windward School to the Westridge community. Westridge...

With demanding academics and time-consuming extracurriculars, what do Westridge students sleep habits look like?

What Do the Sleeping Schedules of Westridge Students Look Like? Spyglass Asked 200+ Students to Find Out.

Rebecca L. April 13, 2024

With demanding academics and time-consuming extracurriculars, it’s not uncommon for Westridge students to sacrifice sleep first in their long list of to-dos.  According to the Centers for Disease Control...

Seniors Julia H., Lauren K., and Verena W. at a train station in Berlin

Journeys Filled With Laughter and Learning: Students Bond While Exploring New Places Together During Discovery Week

Gia S. and Lily C. April 13, 2024

This Discovery Week, some Westridge students trekked up the trail of Macchu Picchu in Peru while others learned about Los Angeles’ vibrant cinematic history. Each trip, whether local, regional, or international,...

Westridge alumnae raise their hands to represent their graduating year during the luncheon.

Alumnae Weekend Made Me a Westridge Patriot

Mirella C. April 13, 2024

On Saturday, March 9th, groups of Westridge alumnae reunited at Westridge for the school’s annual Alumnae Weekend celebration. As I stepped onto campus with my Spyglass sweatshirt and tote bag—clearly...

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