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Ella Bilu

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Los Angeles
As seen in: The Duke Chronicle, The Jerusalem Post, The Times of Israel, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Israel National News - Arutz Sheva, Cleveland Jewish News, The Detroit Jewish News, Jewish Herald-Voice, Omaha Jewish Press
Covers:  Sports, editorials, media reviews, comedic writing, and features.
Sports Writer and News Reporter for @DukeChronicle
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Jewish communities embrace security staff in face of rising antisemitism - Jewish Telegraphic Age...

Jewish communities embrace security staff in face of rising antisemitism - Jewish Telegraphic Age...

Jewish Telegraphic Agency — This article was produced as part of JTA's Teen Journalism Fellowship, a program that works with teens across the world to report on issues that impact their lives. ( JTA) - During one of the recent rainstorms in Los Angeles, a security guard at Amanda Kronstadt's Jewish high school reminded her to wear her rain jacket on her way home.
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Finding Confidence in Selling Girl Scout Cookies

Finding Confidence in Selling Girl Scout Cookies

westridgespyglass.org — It's raining, it's pouring, and who is this nine-year-old Girl Scout outside selling cookies!? Yep, that would be me, the overly energetic girl standing outside a Ralphs grocery store begging you to buy cookies as gallons of water splash down on the canopy above. No, I was not forced to do that.
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World Cup Fever Hits Westridge

World Cup Fever Hits Westridge

westridgespyglass.org — After much anticipation from soccer fans across the globe, the world's most prestigious tournament is back on our screens-the FIFA World Cup. Though often uninterested in most other sporting events, Westridge has embraced the World Cup with open arms. Across classrooms, students and teachers alike can be seen checking scores of matches, talking about dramatic...
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Humans of Westridge: Cherished Librarian Stephanie Bolton

Humans of Westridge: Cherished Librarian Stephanie Bolton

westridgespyglass.org — What's your favorite place on campus? Is it too cliché if I say the library?... I love being surrounded by books. I also love that it is a multidivisional space, so even this year when we were sort of having to work to keep the divisions separate super safety, it's still nice that I can...
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Humans of Westridge: Coach Allison Clark

Humans of Westridge: Coach Allison Clark

westridgespyglass.org — What's your favorite place on campus? Ooh, what's my favorite place on campus. That's a tough question. I would say probably the field. It's very pretty out there, and if you do like a 360 in the middle of it, there's just so many different types of trees and it's just incredibly gorgeous.
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Review: Taylor Swift's Short Film All Too Well Sheds Light On Relationships With Unequal Power Dy...

Review: Taylor Swift's Short Film All Too Well Sheds Light On Relationships With Unequal Power Dy...

westridgespyglass.org — Scrolling through my social media the morning after All Too Well's debut, I saw Instagram stories reposting photos and Twitter memes demonizing Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriend, actor Jake Gyllenhaal. Being a fan of Swift, I had somewhat of an understanding of why seemingly the whole internet was bullying Jake Gyllenhaal: he was Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriend who...
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Basketball's Back: Can Westridge Start Winning?

Basketball's Back: Can Westridge Start Winning?

westridgespyglass.org — After several years of little success, Westridge's basketball team has the potential to be the best basketball squad the school has seen in a while. Last season, although impacted by the pandemic, the team saw a record of 0-7 in Prep League competition. The previous year, right before COVID hit, the team stood at 4-14...
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Two More Prep League Banners!: A Fall Sports Round-Up

Two More Prep League Banners!: A Fall Sports Round-Up

westridgespyglass.org — Westridge records have been shattered with another sports season in the books. Despite fall sports being non-competitive last year due to the pandemic, teams still managed to make a big splash in the prep league this season. Westridge had a combined ten different teams competing in golf, volleyball, tennis, and cross country.
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Did the Dodgers Disappoint Again?

Did the Dodgers Disappoint Again?

westridgespyglass.org — On the night of Saturday, October 23rd, the Atlanta Braves got themselves sweet revenge: a National League Championship, a trip to the World Series, and a playoff series win against the Dodgers. The Braves played a well-fought, impressive 6 games and you really got to hand it to them.
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The Youngest of Them All: Freshman on Varsity Sports

The Youngest of Them All: Freshman on Varsity Sports

westridgespyglass.org — Jordan B. '25 runs up and strikes the volleyball as hard as she can. Various girls on Flintridge Prep's team throw themselves on the floor trying to save the ball. Mission accomplished-at least for Jordan. Westridge's team cheers the typical, "ACE! ACE! ACE!" and sings, "She's a freshman!" over and over.
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Ghosts and Trader Joes Employees: Westridge Celebrates Halloween

Ghosts and Trader Joes Employees: Westridge Celebrates Halloween

westridgespyglass.org — The Halloween Parade has always been an important event at Westridge, but what made it even more special this year was that it was the first time Westridge’s entire staff and student body gathered together in person since the pandemic. Many students, grades fourth through twelfth, were exuberant to show off their costumes and chat about their upcoming Halloween plans.
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Her Last Westridge Birthday: Westridge Celebrates Mrs. McGregor With Tea

Her Last Westridge Birthday: Westridge Celebrates Mrs. McGregor With Tea

westridgespyglass.org — Tearful, Mrs. McGregor, Head of School, sat in her office and reflected with joy on the recent celebrations. It was October 15, 2021, Elizabeth J. McGregor’s birthday, her final one while at Westridge. “I’m so overwhelmed,” she said. “It's like my life’s work flashed right in front of me.” This was McGregor’s first realization that she would not be at Westridge next year, a thought that made her very emotional. Everything about the event took her breath away. She declared several times how grateful she was for all the students and faculty she met while at Westridge.
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Dig Pink! Westridge Hosts 4th Annual Volleyball Game

Dig Pink! Westridge Hosts 4th Annual Volleyball Game

westridgespyglass.org — Pink shirts, shorts, pants, skirts, socks, hair ties, and shoes could be seen across campus on October 8, 2021. The day is "Dig Pink," a volleyball game dedicated to breast cancer awareness that holds significance to many in the Westridge community. "I lost a sister to breast cancer.
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Despite Challenging Changes to the Commons, More Meals Are Being Purchased Than Ever

Despite Challenging Changes to the Commons, More Meals Are Being Purchased Than Ever

westridgespyglass.org — When students returned to campus last year, the community was left without its popular cafeteria, the Commons. With COVID-19 still affecting Westridge and its community, Brandon Worell, the Director of Dining Services, has seen his normal ways of operating the meal place thrown out the window. "We're actively changing," he said.
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Make Your Own Valentine's Day Meme Cards

Make Your Own Valentine's Day Meme Cards

westridgespyglass.org — Valentine's Day has finally arrived! Although the celebration of love and romance is a bit different this year, that doesn't mean we can't have fun. Some people swap sweet and meaningful cards, while others, like ourselves, like to take a more humorous approach with meme cards. If you haven't seen one before, they look...
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7 Recipes to Make Quarantine Sweeter

7 Recipes to Make Quarantine Sweeter

westridgespyglass.org — With nothing to do in isolation, it's no secret that baking's popularity is on the rise. The influx of new bakers was so significant that last spring, many stores across the nation found themselves selling out of ingredients like flour, sugar milk, and eggs.
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The New Age of Speech and Debate

The New Age of Speech and Debate

westridgespyglass.org — Please bear in mind that the author is a member of the Westridge Speech and Debate Team. The Westridge Speech and Debate Team's season is yet another activity impacted by remote learning. After completing a full day of classes, debaters gear up for an additional one or two hours of practice.
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Tiger Club: The New Afterschool

Tiger Club: The New Afterschool

westridgespyglass.org — Westridge unveiled a new line up of online after school programming. The new Tiger Club is a series of afterschool activities led by various faculty members for lower and middle school students. Some featured activities included Cooking with Brandon, Books with Ms. Stephanie, Yoga with Courtney, and Making with Mick.
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Rigorous Remote Learning in Middle School

Rigorous Remote Learning in Middle School

westridgespyglass.org — On March 11, Head of School, Elizabeth McGregor announced that Westridge would switch to remote learning in order to ensure the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff. At first, some students were thrilled to get away from school, but after a month away, some students have started to realize remote learning is more...
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Behind The Scenes: ALL SCHOOLS DAY

Behind The Scenes: ALL SCHOOLS DAY

westridgespyglass.org — "When I walked onto the field, a smile came to my face. I immediately knew this was going to be an exciting and great day!" exclaimed Reed D. '25 as she recounted this year's All Schools Day. Amidst all the festivity and fun, it's easy to forget how much hard work and dedication theASB and...
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"Generation Z" Tackles Service Learning

"Generation Z" Tackles Service Learning

westridgespyglass.org — In late November, Westridge middle school advisories started discussing service projects designed to help the local community. The service projects have ranged from donating hygiene products and other helpful items for the homeless, and sending packages of useful things for soldiers. A lot of projects are still taking place, and some haven't started yet.
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'I can't picture myself without going to the temple': LA teens mourn their synagogue's destructio...

'I can't picture myself without going to the temple': LA teens mourn their synagogue's destructio...

Jewish Telegraphic Agency — The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, which burned in the Eaton Fire, was a second home for Jewish teens in the California city.
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The Conservative movement youth group was already struggling. Then came COVID. - Jewish Telegraph...

The Conservative movement youth group was already struggling. Then came COVID. - Jewish Telegraph...

Jewish Telegraphic Agency — Experimenting with new formats, United Synagogue Youth is looking to rebuild.
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