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 Brenden Jacoby
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

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
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
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
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
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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

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

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
November 2, 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
Remembering my grandparents through jam tarts

Remembering my grandparents through jam tarts

Brenden Jacoby, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
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