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 Carson Nichols
The Pimple Problem: What are the best acne treatments?

The Pimple Problem: What are the best acne treatments?

Carson Nichols
October 23, 2024

AP Environmental Science students visit Western Placer Waste Management Authority for real-life application of curriculum

Carson Nichols and Emerson Kibby
April 25, 2024

Tech rehearsals for Shrek the Musical run Feb. 29-March 5 to prepare for seven shows

Carson Nichols and Emerson Kibby
March 8, 2024
At the women’s varsity basketball game Jan. 12, Gary Jones takes photos for MaxPreps and his sports action photography business, TheWinningShot. Photo by Isabella Tomasini.

Behind the camera: A look into Gary Jones’ 20-year journey as a photographer

Carson Nichols and Emerson Kibby
January 19, 2024
At the school board meeting Sept. 6, ASB President Nayeli Glaude, Cade George and Mrs. Meredith Kane talk about the previous speakers during the first recess. The six-hour meeting included two separate recesses. Photo by Emerson Kibby.

Rocklin Unified School Board of Trustees passes Amendment 21 with 4-1 vote

Emerson Kibby and Carson Nichols
September 7, 2023
In compliance with the new campus-wide cellphone policy, Zara Begic places her phone in her designated pocket to start off fifth-period AP US History. Photo by Carson Nichols.

Campus Adopts New Cellphone Policy

Sarah Choi, Lyla Gunderson, and Carson Nichols
September 1, 2023
After stepping on stage to receive his diploma, Mrs. Jennifer Hanks and Jackson Floyd pose for a photo. After 18 years on campus, Hanks departed after she accepted a new position as an implementation specialist working for the California Coalition for Inclusive Literacy. Photo by Emerson Kibby.

Assistant principal Mrs. Jennifer Hanks departs after 18 years to join the California Coalition for Inclusive Literacy

Carson Nichols, Staff Writer
June 28, 2023

Senior ball kicks off senior activities as students celebrate their last dance

Natalie Deeble, Emerson Kibby, and Carson Nichols
May 11, 2023
At Margarat Azevedo Park, Christine Louie rolls out with a ball to help the blood flow in her calf after a training session April 14. Louie stretches after every practice due to her Chronic Compartment Syndrome. Photo by Emerson Kibby

Varsity soccer player Christine Louie recovers from sports-related injury, returns to game

Emerson Kibby and Carson Nichols
April 17, 2023
Shopping at Sephora, Sophia Sauer decides between the waterproof or regular Too Faced mascara. After viewing an Alix Earle “Get Ready With Me,” Sauer went to buy the same mascara she uses to replicate the star’s eyelashes. Photo by Emerson Kibby.

The Alix Earle effect

Natalie Deeble, Emerson Kibby, and Carson Nichols
January 23, 2023
Getting an early start on his homework, Rohitjeyan Kulanthaivel solves a math problem in Mr. Joel Williams’ last period Integrated ll class. Photo by Carson Nichols.

Eighth grader drives from middle school to take Integrated II

Emerson Kibby and Carson Nichols
September 22, 2022
In the dance room before school Aug. 22, Mrs. Amber Rodriguez instructs the dance team on how to perform a move in their routine. Every Tuesday and Thursday, the dance team practices their routines for upcoming events. Photo by Isabella Tomasini

Dance teacher, coach Mrs. Amber Rodriguez returns to campus after nine years

Mia Estrada, Lily Galdarisi, Katie Lacy, Carson Nichols, Francheska Pontillas, and Iabella Tomasini
August 27, 2022
Photo by Carson Nichols.

Q&A with Kendall Warner

Carson Nichols
November 10, 2021
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