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
All content by Sienna Eagle
Due to COVID-19, UC schools will not require prospective applicants to take a SAT or ACT for fall 2021. Photo by Wikimedia Commons, used with permission

UC relaxes requirements for admitted and prospective applicants

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
April 6, 2020
Photo by Wikimedia Commons, used with permission

Disney+ makes content easier to access for fans

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
Homecoming nominees by Izzy Terry

Dress-up days showcase spirit during Homecoming week

Brenden Jacoby, Staff writer
September 27, 2019
The student section poses with hand-made signs to encourage the athletes before they run out. Most of their signs were related to Rocklin’s logo, which is a thunderbolt. Photo by Paulina Solorzano

Fans show spirit despite 27-14 Quarry Bowl loss to Rocklin

Connor Eaton, Brenden Jacoby, Paulina Solorzano, and Katelyn Vengersammy
September 21, 2019
In Mrs. Seabrook’s room during lunch, Abigail Root and Allyson Ikeda use the 5-Star Student App to vote for Homecoming Royalty. Photo by Olivia de Lamadrid

ASB introduces new 5 Star app to further unite student body

Olivia de Lamadrid, Olivia Cull, Brenden Jacoby, and Joseph Karadsheh
September 2, 2019
After the end of Avengers: Endgame and the near conclusion of Marvel´s phase three, whats next? Photo by Wikimedia Commons, used with permission

Marvel Cinematic Universe plans the future of their franchise

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
Field Day provides students with outdoor, indoor activities

Field Day provides students with outdoor, indoor activities

Emma Accacian, Sienna Eagle, and Anjani Kedia
April 26, 2019
On the first day back from spring break, Jessica Rose and Emily Cowles look at the testing schedule posted on their Schoology account. Photo by Sienna Eagle

State testing begins Wednesday with modified schedule

Emma Accacian, Sienna Eagle, and Anjani Kedia
April 23, 2019

Track team takes first at Le Febvre Relays

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
March 10, 2019
Across the country, many museums and national parks have been closed due the shutdown of the national government. Photo from Flickr, used with permission

Government officials need to settle their differences and restore the needs of U.S. citizens to their first priority

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
January 9, 2019
Photo by Amazon Studios, used with permission under fair use

Timothée Chalamet travels through cycle of addiction in ‘Beautiful Boy’

Sienna Eagle, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2018
Cast members of the Smosh family pose for a picture. Smosh used to be a YouTube channel, that uploaded sketch comedy videos. Photo by Wikipedia, used with permission

Defy Media shuts down YouTube channels Smosh, Smosh Games

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Voter’s guide to RUSD elections

Voter’s guide to RUSD elections

Emma Accacian, Sienna Eagle, and Anjani Kedia
October 29, 2018
Before school Oct. 24, union members picket before contract hours to gain attention for their organization. Photo by Sienna Eagle

RTPA/RUSD ONGOING COVERAGE: Possibility of strike reappears as RTPA votes in closed meeting

Sienna Eagle, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2018
Before starting another rally game, Sara Strandberg gets asked to Homecoming by Chris Hernandez. The proposal was made up of multiple signs, each with a letter held up to spell out “HOCO?” Photo by Sienna Eagle

Homecoming night rally holds performances and announces royalty

Sienna Eagle, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2018
Photo by Flickr, used with permission

John Lennon made his career as an artist more about spreading peace than music

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
At the community forum, RTPA President Colleen Crowe explains the importance of parent engagement. Photo by Sienna Eagle

RTPA/RUSD ONGOING COVERAGE: RTPA president leads forum to hear from community members

Sienna Eagle and Alaina Roberts
September 26, 2018
After school, Mr. Patrick Gale votes in the library with other union members.

RTPA/RUSD ONGOING COVERAGE: RTPA votes on tentative 2017-18 agreement

Sienna Eagle, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2018
During Mr. Kyle Connors’ sixth period junior English class, Fiona Martins ask for a further explanation on a in class assignment about “Paradox and Dream” by John Steinbeck. Photo by Jadea Tisdale.

New English teacher moves all the way from the Bay Area

Jadea Tisdale, Arianna Rasooli, Brenden Jacoby, Alicia Cho, and Paulina Solorzano
September 2, 2018
Before school, union members gather outside of campus to raise awareness of their unsettled negotiations. Photo by Emily Cowles

Teacher contract dispute remains unresolved

Sienna Eagle, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2018
While tearing down and painting over the previous senior parking spot, Olivia Simmons invites her younger sister Isabel to help make the parking spot her own.

[Photo] Paint Day kicks off unofficial start to senior year

WHSM staff
August 6, 2018
Students and teachers react to released AP exam scores

Students and teachers react to released AP exam scores

Sienna Eagle, Editor
July 6, 2018
Photo by Wikipedia, used with permission

Facebook’s newest scandal may be the biggest technological problem of all time

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
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Why you should speak up to ban live animal keychains

Sienna Eagle, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
Photo by Wikimedia Commons, used with permission

Game stores everywhere are dying

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
Photo by Hypebeast

‘War and Leisure’ is the latest R&B album you need to hear

Sienna Eagle, Staff Writer
January 21, 2018
How to avoid boredom this winter break

How to avoid boredom this winter break

Sienna Eagle, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017
During the Whitney Kids Camp on July 24, Maddy Cortez, Mikayla Barkve and Connor Hedman practice passing with the participants. Photo by Britney Flint.

Men’s, women’s soccer teams push to unify as one program

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017

Marching band performs ‘Second City Lights,’ middle schoolers join

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Happy Death Day’ Kills it in Box Office, Earns $39.5 Million

‘Happy Death Day’ Kills it in Box Office, Earns $39.5 Million

Sienna Eagle, Staff Writer
October 26, 2017
During the lunch time activity, Renese Lopez, Emily Brumley and Hanna Rodrigues sing the Fight Song. Photo by Sienna Eagle

Photo gallery: A day in the life of the dance team

Sienna Eagle, Staff Writer
October 23, 2017

Swim team defeats Cosumnes Oaks 124-61

Sienna Eagle, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017

Track team practices for Colfax Invitational

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017
The cover of Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Used with permission under fair use.

Comical take on serious topic makes for compelling autobiography in ‘Born a Crime’

Brenden Jacoby
January 9, 2017
Seeing green

Seeing green

Sienna Eagle, Staff Writer
November 12, 2016
Remembering my grandparents through jam tarts

Remembering my grandparents through jam tarts

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
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