Whitney Update

In Mr. Bret Hunter’s BITA II class, Sam Thawley and Mekhi Walker gather tools in order to begin smoothing out the edges of the sneeze guards Oct. 9. The BITA program worked on making “Sneeze Guards” that would prevent the spread of COVID-19 while providing a clear barrier that can be used to safely interact with others. The design was made in a collaborative approach with the Rocklin District Operations and the BITA students. “I was trying to find the deburring tool to remove all the burrs from the sneeze guard. The tools crib is usually very organized so it is easy to find the tools we need, but comparing the tools makes it hard because it makes you doubt as to which one to choose,” Walker said. Photo by Paulina Solorzano

BITA program makes sneeze guards to send to teachers across RUSD

October 18, 2020

Local Armenian people gather in Sacramento on Oct. 5 to protest and spread awareness about the recent conflicts between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Photo by Diana Sahakyan

Ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan sparks protests in Sacramento

October 14, 2020

New hybrid schedule affects students’ mental health

Natalie Damian and Trinity Barker

October 13, 2020

At 7:35 on the dot, Salvatore Martinez gets dropped off at the administration building. While getting out of the car, he puts on a black mask, and begins his walk towards campus. As he walks through the front black gate he starts seeing hundreds of students and...

Students are staying active with the hybrid schedule in place. Photo by Daniel Reche from Pexels.

P.E. students adjust to hybrid model

October 13, 2020

At the start of practice, the JV team lines up to start running drills Oct. 6. Players were placed in pods of 10 and they rotate between three stations over the course of practice. They spend 30 minutes with Coach John Pichon in the weight room, 30 minutes with Coach Nick French and Coach Shawn Andrews in the main gym working on fundamentals, and then 30 minutes with Coach Alex Anderson and Coach Chris Purdy working on shooting and attacking the basket. Photo by Paulina Solorzano

Men’s JV, varsity basketball teams practice under new guidelines

October 7, 2020

Students returned to campus Sep.21 for a hybrid model based on A/B groups and social distancing procedures with masks enforced for all students and staff on campus. Photo by Karina Zhyrun.

Second confirmed student case of COVID-19 affects Whitney High School

September 28, 2020

In the current distance learning model, students sign into four different online classes each day using Zoom or Google Meet.

Along with distance learning, students change to a 4×4 schedule

September 27, 2020

We have chosen to delete our latest post. Here’s why

September 27, 2020

The quarantine experience for some students has been a stressful time. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio

Six months of quarantine impacts students’ lives

September 21, 2020

The comfort of being at home has allowed some students to thrive in their online classes. Photo by Stefan Stefancik.

Zoom education comes with perks, drawbacks

September 21, 2020

Having siblings at home adds to the distance learning experience

Trinity Barker, Ashley Granados and Kaiden Pombo

September 18, 2020

Titus Hutcherson logs into Zoom each morning with every intention of doing his best during distance learning, but it's not completely within his control. Having siblings pop in and out creates a distraction. As the school year has begun, obstacle...

Screenshot of the “Delay RUSD’s Reopening” petition Sept. 16 at 2:12 p.m.

Petition to delay RUSD schools reopening showcases student opposition

September 16, 2020