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The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

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News
Large couch-like seating has been added to make it easier for large groups to engage.
New furniture in library aims to make space more student friendly
Dom Brown, Multimedia Editor • February 19, 2025

New furniture in the high school library should make the space more student-friendly and modern, Future...

Wellness Day is designed to help staff wind down from work stress. Image via Dr. Rachel Sprouse.
New event to promote wellness for district employees
February 13, 2025
The Steel Center vocational school educates students throughout the region in different trades. Image via Steel Center
Steel Center recognizes top students
January 30, 2025
Skyward is a service used by students in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
New bell schedule to include time for club meetings, tutoring
January 27, 2025
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
A work in progress
January 27, 2025
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Pittsburgh Pirates play in the Central Division of the National League.
After uneventful offseason, Pirates head into spring training
Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor • February 13, 2025

With spring training starting this week, the Pittsburgh Pirates offseason has come to an end. Many people...

Teachers Beth and Rich Fochtman have turned their personal tragedy into a good cause that benefits the entire community.
Be A Hero Day to honor Fochtmans’ son
February 11, 2025
Freshman Gracey Zankel-Burge rings up customers at the Baldwin Bean.
Brewing up collaboration
January 30, 2025
Kelly Campion shows her singing and acting talents throughout the years.
Kelly Campion’s singing, acting talent takes center stage
January 30, 2025
Freshman Logan Boyce works on pattern practice in Studio Art 1 on Thursday.
Slideshow: Baldwin students work on art projects
January 9, 2025
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Opinion
Despite the focus on online music streaming, heated debates about physical media still exist. Photo via Pexels by Andre Moura.
Beyond music streaming, physical media stirs debate
Olivia O’Malley and Anne Hampton • February 10, 2025

Buying and listening to vinyl is an amazing experience, and listening to music on CDs or streaming services...

Donald Trump, seen here in his first term, issued many executive orders in the first week of his second term. [Trump signing SOS Act.jpg] by [Dan Sullivan] is licenced under [CC BY-ND 2.0].
Pro/Con: Trump makes waves in first week
January 24, 2025
The term “bed rotting" refers to when a person lacks motivation and is unproductive, often spending a lot of time in bed. Photo via Pexels.
I got past ‘bed rot’ and you can too
January 24, 2025
Volume 1 of the Three Sided Tape by Lil Ugly Mane. Volume 1 is considered to be a very important cornerstone of Ugly Mane's career.
Production quality finally getting its due in hip-hop
January 7, 2025
Christian and Catholic churches welcome anyone to church services on Christmas. Photo via Pexels.com
The 15 School Days of Christmas: Should Christmas mean going to church?
December 16, 2024
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Entertainment
L.S. Dunes' new album disappoints fans by lacking consistency and growth.
Supergroup’s second album a disappointment
Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor • February 18, 2025

Violet by L.S. Dunes is a decent album, which is disappointing due to the history of the band. L.S....

O.J Simpson was a famous former football star that later would become a murder suspect. Photo via Netflix.
New O.J. Simpson documentary revisits infamous case
February 13, 2025
Dreamcore offers a simple, non restricting game. Photo via The Gamer.
‘Dreamcore’ offers a relaxing, simple video game
February 11, 2025
Laroi's 'Nights Like This' gained popularity quickly due to its instrumentals and lyrics. Image courtesy Columbia Records.
Essential Listening: ‘First Time’ helped establish Laroi
February 10, 2025
Destroy Lonely flops with his mediocre headlining show at Stage AE. Photo Courtesy of Spotify.
Destroy Lonely flops at Pittsburgh headlining debut
February 7, 2025
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Sports
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.
Girls basketball falls in second round to South Fayette
Madison Hamilton and Ben Majcher • February 20, 2025

Baldwin girls basketball lost 67-31 against top-ranked South Fayette in the second round of WPIAL playoffs...

Beloved Pittsburgh Penguins broadcaster, MIke Lange, has passed away at the age of 76. Mike Lange by Michael Miller is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Pens fans grew up with Lange’s catch phrases
February 20, 2025
Junior Max Marzina shoots a free throw in the second half against Penn-Trafford.
Penn-Trafford upsets boys basketball in first round of playoffs
February 19, 2025
Mack Dempsey is a junior ice hockey player at Baldwin High School.
Dempsey has established himself as a leader on hockey team
February 19, 2025
Highlanders Boys basketball wins WPIAL 5a section 3 this season.
A year to remember
February 18, 2025
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The principals got their hair dyed purple during the winter sports pep rally.
Video story: Purple hair dye, class competitions lead pep rally
Olivia O’Malley, William Thurman, and Zander Vecchione • February 20, 2025

Senior Alexander Neuhaus is the featured artist in this month's art showcase.
Video story: Attention to detail earns Neuhaus art showcase
February 20, 2025
The boys basketball team won its first section title since 1986 by defeating Bethel Park.
Video story: Boys basketball wins first section title since ’86
February 6, 2025
The Baldwin girls basketball team defeated Bethel Park on Tuesday night.
Video story: Girls basketball defeats Bethel Park
February 6, 2025
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.
Podcast: Which Marvel superhero is the best?
February 5, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Ella Richards
Ella Richards
Club Member

Freshman Ella Richards is a first-year Club Member. In her free time, she can be found playing tennis, listening to music, or hanging out with friends

Jules Ott
Jules Ott
Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Jules Ott is a junior in her second year on the Purbalite. She can be found participating in cross country, basketball, and track, or hanging out with friends and going shopping.

Ethan Green
Ethan Green
Photo Editor

Photo Editor Ethan Green is a sophomore in his second year on the Purbalite. He can be found singing, playing video games, or hanging out with friends and family.

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