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 Ashley Bliss
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
On the dance floor, Kade Church and Joey Lendahl dance. The dance floor opened at 8 p.m. after dinner was served. Photo by Paulina Solorzano

Luau themed Junior Prom takes place at Destiny Church

AJ Cabrera, Editor-in-Cheif
May 1, 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

Track team takes first at Le Febvre Relays

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
March 10, 2019
To begin second semester, AP Calculus AB students learn how to find the area under a curve. Photo by AJ Cabrera

What it’s like: AP Calculus AB

AJ Cabrera, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 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
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
Subbing out, Raley Gillmore high-fives her teammates on the bench.

Women’s varsity volleyball faces Rocklin for league championship, falling in three sets

AJ Cabrera, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 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
Senior Mock Interviews simulate job interviews to prepare for life after high school

Senior Mock Interviews simulate job interviews to prepare for life after high school

AJ Cabrera, Editor-in-Cheif
September 21, 2018
After school, Mr. Patrick Gale votes in the library with other union members.

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

Sienna Eagle, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2018
Part-time English teacher acts and breeds golden retrievers

Part-time English teacher acts and breeds golden retrievers

AJ Cabrera, Caleb Noonan, Morgan Tidwell, and Adrianna Williams
September 2, 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
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
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
‘Miracle Season’ over-dramatizes the average volleyball season

‘Miracle Season’ over-dramatizes the average volleyball season

AJ Cabrera, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
Photo by Wikimedia Commons

Coachella Music Festival is overpriced overrated

Ashley Bliss, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
During his shift, a cashier checks out CDs and records to a customer. Photo by AJ Cabrera.

To support himself, a street performer plays his guitar while traveling with his bike. Photo by AJ Cabrera.

In the Haight, a bystander rests against a pole with his dog. Photo by AJ Cabrera.

After walking 0.2 miles, Emma Accacian crawls through a ring ladder in a playground at Mission Dolores park. Photo by AJ Cabrera.

Athletic Signing Day honors record number of senior athletes

Athletic Signing Day honors record number of senior athletes

AJ Cabrera, Sports editor
March 21, 2018
Professional BMX riders perform to promote bully prevention

Professional BMX riders perform to promote bully prevention

Ashley Bliss and Ella Ho Ching
February 2, 2018
Photo by Wikimedia Commons, used with permission

Game stores everywhere are dying

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
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
Before ending their day with dinner, the group explores the small shops of the Bishop Arts District.

[Photo] Before JEA/NSPA fall convention begins, 15 media students explore downtown Dallas

Ashley Bliss, Shannon Bone, Camryn Buchholz and Britney Flint, Staff writers
November 15, 2017
The baseball program pose to show off their costumes.

The baseball team dresses up in costumes to raise money for fallen officer

Ashley Bliss and Lizzie Salvato
November 3, 2017

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

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017

Marching band performs the first movement of their piece “Second City Nights”

AJ CABRERA, Staff writer
October 30, 2017
During fall ball practice Sept. 27, Mike Galli recieves the ball at first base from Dominic Souto while practicing double plays.

Baseball team to play Halloween scrimmage in honor of fallen officer

Ashley Bliss and Lizzie Salvato
October 30, 2017

Kneeling during the National Anthem is disrespectful to our country

Ashley Bliss, Staff Writer
October 3, 2017
In Mrs Leah Seabrook's fifth period AP World History class, Seabrook awards stickers as points for a debate on ancient empires.

[Photo] Middle school teacher takes on high school challenge

Ashley Bliss, AJ Cabrera, Cassie Copeland, Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writers
September 1, 2017
During the meeting Aug. 20, Xzavier Caldwell and the football program gave a speech to voice their opinions.

[Photo] Players, parents display aftershock from Doherty, Rubalcaba resignations

Ashley Bliss, Lizzie Salvato and Madilyn Sindelar, Staff Editors
August 22, 2017

Color Fun Fest brings community together on Earth Day

AJ Cabrera, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017

Track team practices for Colfax Invitational

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017
Sadies rally winners receive free Chick-Fil-A

Sadies rally winners receive free Chick-Fil-A

Ashley Bliss, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017

Volunteer enjoys helping others to make a difference

AJ CABRERA, staff writer
February 3, 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
Used with permission under fair use.

Snapchat update makes daily life easier

Aj Cabrera, Staff Writer
January 9, 2017
Delicious noodles bring back hometown memories

Delicious noodles bring back hometown memories

AJ Cabrera, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
Remembering my grandparents through jam tarts

Remembering my grandparents through jam tarts

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
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