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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
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Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
Tastebuds Jr. to raise money for Best Buddies program
Sean Galentine and Nick Burg • May 15, 2025

Participants in tonight’s Tastebuds Jr. event at Lutz Elementary will enjoy great food for a great...

Students were hypnotized during a presentation organized by psychology teacher Dave Dunaway.
The power of suggestion
May 13, 2025
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
Lending a hand
May 1, 2025
Junior Tamar Conner (from left), junior Daytona Hissong, and senior Gracie Gonzalez participated in the SkillsUSA competition in Hershey.
3 Steel Center students compete in state competition
April 29, 2025
Junior Jonathan Pickell plays the euphonium for Baldwin band.
3 Baldwin students earn trip to state musical performance
April 9, 2025
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Athletes come together to compete in the Special Olympic games.
Baldwin hosts Special Olympics Spring Invitational
Anne Hampton, News Editor • May 12, 2025

Daniela Gutierrez works as an au pair for the family of American Sign Language teacher Lindsey Graney. Photo credit: Laila Ruvolo.
Cultural connections
May 6, 2025
Junior Olivia Page works at her family's well-known ice cream shop, Page Dairy Mart.
She has the scoop
May 6, 2025
Freshman Brooke Cichon poses with her horse, Meg, and her ribbons after a competition. Photo via Brooke Cichon
They’re not horsing around
April 29, 2025
Students of Michael Kaufman's geometry class launch water balloons as a part of a project.
Slingshot project launches geometry exploration
April 24, 2025
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Opinion
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: This small team made a big difference
Katie Fillipih, News Editor • May 14, 2025

When young girls first start softball, they typically begin with slow pitch because there is no other...

Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: Overcoming hesitation led to real growth
May 12, 2025
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: Let me tell you about this great new band …
May 9, 2025
Jan 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) makes a catch against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter in an AFC wild card game at M&T Bank Stadium. Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Steelers should get more for Pickens
May 7, 2025
Some have tried to claim that dupattas have never been paired with Western attire before. However, this style can be seen in Bollywood movies from the 1990s and 2000s. Image from Dharma Productions.
Western fashion too often appropriates South Asian culture
April 29, 2025
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Entertainment
This movie has an eerie feeling to it, being a thriller but not having jump scares or action every five seconds. Photo via Proximity Media.
‘Sinners’ introduces a different kind of vampire story
Olivia O'Malley, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

Sinners isn't your average vampire movie. It is set in 1930s Mississippi, with twin brothers trying to...

Kali Uchis makes her return with seamless flow and ethereal sound. Photo Via Capitol Records
‘Sincerely,’ the new album from Uchis is worth the wait
May 16, 2025
Lean returns with an emotionally charged record that shows improvements in his style and musical ability. Image via World Affairs
Lean shows growth on new album
May 13, 2025
Mike and Tony Seltzer return with a fulfilling sequel to Pinball. Image via 10k Global
Mike returns with an impressive rap sequel
May 13, 2025
'Thunderbolts' mixes high-action scenes and humor. Photo via Marvel Studios
‘Thunderbolts’ offers hope for Marvel Cinematic Universe
May 6, 2025
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Sports
The Baldwin High School Fighting Highlanders baseball team plays in WPIAL Class 6A.
Baseball loses to Peters in WPIAL playoffs
McKinley Beech and Rhiannon Diffendal • May 16, 2025

The Baldwin baseball team’s season came to an end on Thursday with a 5-4 loss to Peters Township in...

Soccer Football - Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - FC Barcelona v Inter Milan - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - April 30, 2025 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Albert Gea TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
The ‘wonder boy’ of FC Barcelona makes noise in La Liga
May 16, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins team reporter Michelle Crechiolo (center) participates in an interview with star center Sidney Crosby. Photo via Michelle Crechiolo.
Reaching her goals
May 16, 2025
Senior Jazzy Green qualified for states in shot put on Wednesday.
Green earns trip to states in track
May 15, 2025
The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.
Boys volleyball loses in first round of playoffs
May 14, 2025
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Multimedia
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
Video story: SeaPerch team prepares for internationals
Ethan Stock and Logan Huwalt • May 7, 2025

Met-Gala co-chair Colman Domingo poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' in New York City, New York, U.S., May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Podcast: Met Gala 2025 features stylish looks
May 6, 2025
Athletes from throughout the region competed in the 2025 Baldwin Invitational.
Video story: Baldwin Invitational draws top area athletes
May 6, 2025
Baldwin-Whitehall students and staff teamed up to do yard work and home repairs for senior citizens on the Day of Caring.
Video story: District helps senior citizens with Day of Caring
May 5, 2025
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.
Podcast debates key picks in NFL draft
May 1, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Rhiannon Diffendal
Rhiannon Diffendal
Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Rhiannon Diffendal is a sophomore in her second year at the Purbalite. She can either be found in the choir room or acting on stage.

Shawn Kelly
Shawn Kelly
Club Member

Freshman Shawn Kelly is a first-year Club Member. He can be found supporting the Chiefs, playing video games, and listening to all kinds of music.

Cheyanne Trout
Cheyanne Trout
Club Member

Freshman Cheyanne Trout is a first-year Club Writer.  She can often be found running, shopping, listening to music, or reading a good book.

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