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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,...

At Westridge, Holocaust education is primarily split up between two history classes: 7th grade history and 10th grade history. Is Westridge's Holocaust education sufficient?

Holocaust Education is Important Now, More than Ever

Ella B. May 30, 2023

Spring Break does not normally entail a visit to the Museum of Tolerance, but it did for mine. This past March, alongside 20 other Jewish teens, I visited the museum for the first time to reflect on the...

Commuters getting on and off the North Hollywood metro at Union Station.

Who Needs Cars When You Have the Metro? The Appeal of L.A. Public Transits Outweighs the Cons for Local Riders

Lilah R. and Ilena M. May 30, 2023

When I first hopped on the Metro, I had no idea about the world that I was missing out on. Originally, I sat behind my two friends on the Metro Gold Line trying my best not to stare at the sleeping person...

Westridge students and faculty reflect on the implementation of Westridge's new advanced courses.

Advanced Courses One Year Later: Faculty and Students Reflect on Deeper Learning

Daria H. May 30, 2023

On February 3, 2022, Westridge announced that it would officially move away from the Advanced Placement (AP) program and toward new Advanced Courses developed by Westridge faculty members. The move was...

An illustration showcasing an array of athletic equipment. (Bellamy S.)

Op-Ed: Westridge Needs to Rethink the P.E. Credit System

Reed D. April 24, 2023

True confession: pretty much the only reason I play multiple sports at Westridge is to get the P.E. credit, and I know I’m not alone. This past fall, for two hours every afternoon, I embarrassed myself...

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...

Art by Alex S.

Opinion: Teachers’ Political Beliefs Do Not Belong Inside the Classroom

Sophene A. April 23, 2023

When was the last time you heard a student openly support or assert a conservative position on campus? More often than not, you’re likely to hear a criticism of Trump or of the Supreme Court. That in...

iSpy: March Edition

iSpy: March Edition

March 13, 2023

Help! Every time I eat a breakfast burrito from the Commons, I find myself crying in the bathroom with explosive diarrhea. You might say to try a muffin or a yogurt parfait, but the truth is, I have an...

Matilda (Alex S. '24) and the Escapologist (Eliza L. '25)

Courage, Connection, and Comedy: Westridge Theater Presents Matilda the Musical

Daria H. March 13, 2023

Clasping the playbill between my fingers, I ran out of the Ahmanson theater—where I watched my first production of Matilda the Musical—towards the merchandise booth. I walked out of the theater eight...

Need Advice? Submit a Question to our Newest Advice Column — 'iSpy'!

Need Advice? Submit a Question to our Newest Advice Column — ‘iSpy’!

February 6, 2023

In dire need on how to generate non-awkward conversation? Or escape the friend zone? Spyglass’s newest advice column, I Spy!, is here to answer your burning questions! For the first time in years, readers...

It’s Not Me, It’s You. Why More and More Teens are Breaking Up with Social Media

It’s Not Me, It’s You. Why More and More Teens are Breaking Up with Social Media

Lilah R. and Gia S. February 6, 2023

“When I had [Instagram], literally the first thing I did every morning was check Instagram,” Stephanie C. ’25 said, who has taken a few social media breaks and is currently on a break from Instagram. “I...

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