The student news site of Whitney High School in Rocklin, Calif.

Whitney Update
The student news site of Whitney High School in Rocklin, Calif.

Whitney Update
The student news site of Whitney High School in Rocklin, Calif.

Whitney Update

Tea app sparks interest and controversy amongst high schoolers, a closer look at Tea

Emma Phommarath and Anna Rolph
November 5, 2025
During fifth period PAWS, Sept. 24, exchange student Angelina Scrosati stays after class to finish her government Econ homework before leaving campus for her off period. Photo by Amalia Gibadullina.

Bridging worlds: Angelina Scrosati’s adventure begins as an exchange student from Italy

Amaliia Gibadullina and Jaden Baker
November 3, 2025
Leading the student section during the Senior Night varsity football game Oct. 28, Lukas Tallent starts a “get loud” cheer. Photo by Isa Hernandez

How Tallent’s injury affects his role as a student and one of our voices

October 31, 2025
Resting on the counter top inside the press box, the scoreboard control console is covered by a Daktronics carrying case in an attempt to shield the device from sun exposure damage on Sept. 18. Extreme temperatures in the box have caused staff members to get creative in terms of protecting sound and score keeping technology from overheating to prevent technical difficulties during games in the stadium. Photo by Lila Combs.

Unsafe press box reaches its breaking point

Elias Barquet, Lila Combs, Gavin Raleigh, and Madelyn Reyes Moran
October 12, 2025

Teachers enact Work-to-Contract strategy, putting clubs on pause

Isabella Chung, Mairyn Osecheck, Zoey Rigdon, and Ethan Smith
October 3, 2025
During the community forum Sept. 17, Assistant Principal Mrs. Penelope Shelton discusses possible uses of the $500,000 grant from the Rocklin Unified School District. Photo by Ogechi Nkadi

A Lasting Legacy: The Impact of an Investment

Simon Aragoza, Samuel Dalmau, and Ogechi Nkadi
September 26, 2025
In the broadcasting studio during second period Sept. 4, Abigail Kosinski and Chelsea Kosinski rehearse their scripts before anchoring for “Unleashed” for the first time. Photo by Paige Friesen

Side by side, Kosinski sisters share the spotlight on morning announcements

Mila Kljajin and Sepehr Mohammadi
September 24, 2025
Leading the file Aug. 27, Gemma Scamporrino holds the flag that represents JROTC and awaits further command before entering the classroom. The JROTC class follows strict orders to prepare for the military.

Air Force veteran Mr. Adam Eastlund shares his goals for his new role as JROTC instructor

Lila Combs, Raia Crifasi, Amaliia Gibadullina, Gavin Raleigh, and Addison Wong
September 10, 2025
While walking around his fourth period AP chemistry class Aug. 25, Mr. Ryan Zamzow helps Reza Brame and Andrew Stanton with their calculations. Photo by Isabella Gimroth

Balancing Chemistry and coaching, Mr. Ryan Zamzow takes on two new roles

Isabella Chung, Lara De Valk, Paige Friesen, Isabella Gimroth, and Emma Phommarath
September 7, 2025
During PAWS, Mr. Keegan McLean looks over a student’s paper Aug. 28. Photo by Samuel Dalmau.

New physics teacher Mr. Keegan McLean brings a hands-on approach to the science program

Olivia Boyd, Alyssa Boyko, Sam Dalmau, Rowen Kibby, and Laura Steele
September 7, 2025
During fifth period child development Aug. 27, Mrs. Heather McCoy talks with students about planning activities they can do in the near future. Photo by Simon Aragoza

From elementary to high school: Mrs. Heather McCoy joins the child development department

Simon Aragoza, Hunter Hodson, Isabella Karpaty, Nikola Parpauts, and Sasha Smith
September 5, 2025
During her sixth period, Ms. Sommer Bannan prepares a Kahoot for her LA/Com II class on Aug. 26. Photo by Ethan Smith.

New teacher Ms. Sommer Bannan brings mindfulness to her classroom

Isa Hernandez, Gabby Robinson, Ethan Smith, and Navneet Thandi
September 4, 2025
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