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The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
News
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
Jewish, Nepali students face scheduling conflicts with homecoming weekend
Nick Burg and Emiliana Austin • October 10, 2024

For some students, this weekend will be more than just the homecoming football game and dance. Yom...

Some districts have gone further than Baldwin, banning phone use by students throughout the entire school day.
Distraction or connection?
October 4, 2024
Ed Helbig coached at Baldwin for 49 years and taught in the district for 42 years. Photo contributed by Jeremy McCullough.
Baldwin sports community mourns 2 deaths
September 12, 2024
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
District looks to plastic alternatives in cafeteria
June 5, 2024
SeaPerch team sets personal best at international tournament.
SeaPerch team sets two personal bests at internationals
June 3, 2024
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Meet the Staff
William Thurman
William Thurman
Staff Writer

Junior William Thurman is a first-year Staff Writer. He can be found listening to music, watching movies, and studying politics and government.

Emiliana Austin
Emiliana Austin
Staff Writer

Senior Emiliana Austin is a first-year Staff Writer. She enjoys getting Starbucks with her friends, playing piano, and binge watching Dance Moms.

Molly Gorman
Molly Gorman
Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Molly Gorman is a junior in her second year on the Purbalite. She can be found running, listening to music, or hanging out with friends.

Opinion
Age is a debatable issue for trick or treating. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Pro/Con: How old is too old for Halloween?
Olivia Kozak and Ethan Green • October 17, 2024

Chappell Roan performs "Femininomenon" at the Vogue Theater. Chappell Roan 18. by Jason Martin is licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en.
Opinion: Celebrities don’t owe you anything.
October 8, 2024
With the upcoming election, the country is divided on Trump vs. Harris. Photo by Element5 Digital via Pexels.com
Pro/Con: Trump, Harris battle for presidency
October 3, 2024
Some prefer apples over pumpkins, or vice versa, as the flavor of fall. Photo by Valeria Boltneva via Pexels.com
Pro/Con: Pumpkin spice divides autumn fans
September 26, 2024
Actress Avantika Vandanapu is known for her famous roles in Hollywood and Indian movies. Photo via Wikimedia Commons courtesy of Anupamacr.
Opinion: Feuding over casting people of color in movies needs to stop
June 4, 2024
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Entertainment
The new video game 'Metaphor: ReFantazio' by Atlus brings a better plot. Image courtesy of Atlus and Studio Zero
‘ReFantazio’ video game features great writing
Zander Vecchione, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024

Video game company Atlus has released a new game, Metaphor: ReFantazio, which is its best game to date. Metaphor:...

"Mama's Gun" was released in the year 2000 by Erykah Badu. Photo via Motown
Essential Listening: Badu delivers psychedelic soul
October 15, 2024
The Crown highlights the adult life of Queen Elizabeth II and her family's role in Great Britain. Photo via Netflix.
What to Binge Watch: The royals struggle in ‘The Crown’
October 15, 2024
Musicals can create diverse opinions between multiple people Photo via Adobe Stock
Pro/Con: Musical productions prove divisive
October 15, 2024
Megan Moroney released new album "Am I Okay?" Photo via Columbia Nashville
Moroney’s second record is far more than ‘Okay”
October 9, 2024
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Sports
Baldwin prepares to hike an offensive snap against Moon at the homecoming game.
Slideshow: Football team loses homecoming game to Moon
Ethan Green, Photo Editor • October 16, 2024

Senior Avery Barrett is committed to play at the college level at Pitt Johnstown.
Barrett follows family tradition to volleyball success
October 15, 2024
Senior Chris Sandy runs with the ball in TJ's territory.
Boys soccer loses to TJ
October 15, 2024
Senior Anna Lis stays motivated to finish the season strong.
Late start did not stop Lis from tennis goals
October 15, 2024
Trout placed sixth in the freshman race at the Red, White, and Blue Invitational.
Freshman runner racing to succeed
October 15, 2024
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Videos
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.
Podcast debates Halloween vs. Christmas movies
Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal • October 17, 2024

The Baldwin High School 2024 homecoming carnival concluded with the traditional bonfire.
Video story: Carnival celebrates homecoming
October 16, 2024
Class representatives and teachers competed in musical chairs at the pep rally.
Video story: Pep rally features class competitions
October 15, 2024
The 2024 Homecoming Carnival bonfire as captured in drone footage.
Video story: Pep rally view from a drone
October 11, 2024
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.
Purb Take discusses Pens, Steelers, college football
October 8, 2024
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Magazine
The players talk to each other before musical chairs during the pep rally.
Slideshow: Classes compete at homecoming pep rally
Ethan Green, Photo Editor • October 10, 2024
Jason Dolak and his brother-in-law Andy Urban stand at the Eastern Continental Divide. Photo Contributed by Jason Dolak
On the trail to fitness
Arpan Basnet and Nico Macurak • October 9, 2024
Special effects contribute to Halloween makeup. Image via Wikimedia Commons
Halloween makeup highlights creative capabilities
Hritika Pokhrel, Entertainment Editor • October 7, 2024
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