The student news site of Baldwin High School

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.
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
Olivia Kozak
Olivia Kozak
Multimedia Editor

Sophomore Olivia Kozak is a Multimedia Editor in her first year on the Purbalite. She can be found playing soccer or hanging out with friends.

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.

Emma Powell
Emma Powell
Sports Editor

Sports Editor Emma Powell is a second-year member of the Purbalite. She can be found watching a good TV show, out with friends, or getting Panera.

Opinion
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.
Katie Fillipih, News Editor • October 8, 2024

Because of social media and an increasingly political world, many artists and celebrities feel the need...

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
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: Always be your authentic self
May 21, 2024
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Entertainment
"Mama's Gun" was released in the year 2000 by Erykah Badu. Photo via Motown
Essential Listening: Badu delivers psychedelic soul
Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024

Tired of your Spotify playlists? The Purbalite is here to help with our Essential Listening series Erykah...

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
Persona 3 Reload, which was remastered last February, is a role-playing action game. Image via IMDB.
‘Persona’ fans should skip ‘Episode Aigis’
October 8, 2024
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Sports
Senior Chris Sandy runs with the ball in TJ's territory.
Boys soccer loses to TJ
Logan Huwalt, Multimedia Editor • October 15, 2024

Baldwin boys soccer lost to Thomas Jefferson 5-1 on Saturday. Junior Gavin Ries thought the Highlanders...

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
The girls varsity tennis team shares words of encouragement before their matches.
Playoff loss ends positive season for girls tennis team
October 8, 2024
The Baldwin Highlander Marching Band competes in PIMBA class AA.
Marching band improves score at weekend competition
October 7, 2024
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Videos
Class representatives and teachers competed in musical chairs at the pep rally.
Video story: Pep rally features class competitions
Ethan Green and Milana Varon • 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
The Baldwin boys soccer team defeated Blackhawk at their senior rec game.
Video story: Boys soccer defeats Blackhawk
October 4, 2024
The Baldwin varsity girls soccer team lost to Mt. Lebanon on Monday.
Video story: Girls soccer falls to Lebo
October 2, 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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