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
Aaryan Midha

Aaryan Midha, Staff Writer

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The new schedule for the 2022-23 school year begins at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 3:40 p.m. As a result of these changes, classes like football weights will be offered during a new zero period before school. Photo by Aaryan Midha.

RUSD finalizes later start times for 2022-23 school year

Kayleigh Butler, Benjamin Lynn, Aaryan Midha, and Reese Moracco
April 29, 2022
Classrooms Feb. 28 show masked and unmasked students together as a new school board policy removed mask enforcement for Rocklin Unified School District. The decision was made at a special emergency meeting Feb. 23 while schools were closed for Presidents Week break. Photo by Aaryan Midha.

Fifty-two teachers absent Monday after emergency school board meeting leads to changes in mask policies

Aaryan Midha, Staff Writer
March 3, 2022
As detrimental effects of adolescent sleep deprivation affect students like Muskaan Wadhava, the Rocklin Unified School District explores options for adjusting school start times. Photo illustration by Aaryan Midha.

RUSD adjusts school start times as SB-328 takes effect

Aaryan Midha, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
The College and Career Center is open in a new location: the library. Technicians Mrs. Amber Patterson and Rachel Lund are available to help students with concerns regarding applications. Photo by Zoe Cloud.

College and Career Center technicians Ms. Amber Patterson and Mrs. Rachel Lund help seniors explore their interests as application deadlines approach

Zoe Cloud, Alexus Johnson, and Aaryan Midha
October 6, 2021
During an ice cream party celebration, Olivia Roberts embraces Mrs. Penny Shelton. Shelton threw the party as a way to say goodbye to her students and celebrate her transition from teaching to the assistant principal role. She will be starting her new position Sept. 27. Photo by Sofia McMaster.

Science teacher Mrs. Penny Shelton begins new admin role

Sofia McMaster, Kaitlyn El-Sayegh, Aaryan Midha, Karis Weiss, and Julia Cuyos
September 27, 2021
In preparation for the Quarry Bowl, varsity football players Cole McCracken and Ben Counter complete their last set of weight training. Photo by Benjamin Lynn.

Working hard to play hard: Football players train for annual Quarry Bowl games

Kayleigh Butler, Zoe Cloud, Alexus Johnson, Ben Lynn, Aaryan Midha, and Kaiden Pombo
September 17, 2021
At the opening home game against Ponderosa, newly appointed men's varsity water polo coach Hannah Widman points to where players should reposition after an ejection. Photo by Aaryan Midha.

A new beginning for water polo: Former Christian Brothers coach Hannah Widman takes on the role of men’s varsity head coach

Julia Cuyos, Racxel Domingo, and Aaryan Midha
September 3, 2021
Coffee House, an event where students showcase their musical talents, was postponed due to a shortage of performers. Photo by Lograstudio from Pixabay.

Coffee House postponed due to COVID-19 and lack of performers

Aaryan Midha and Karis Weiss
December 14, 2020
Students returned to campus Sep.21 for a hybrid model based on A/B groups and social distancing procedures with masks enforced for all students and staff on campus. Photo by Karina Zhyrun.

Second confirmed student case of COVID-19 affects Whitney High School

Dylan de Valk, Sofia McMaster, and Aaryan Midha
September 28, 2020
For annual studio photos, Ellie Hokernson-Brun poses at Bordeaux photography. Photo by Jeannine Boredeaux

Distance learning made students find solutions to maintain their mental health

Paulina Solorzano and Aaryan Midha
August 18, 2020
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