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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.
Plans firming up for daily Highlander Time next year
Lily Baumgardner and Nick Burg • June 3, 2025

Preparing her students to speak French outside of the classroom is one of Katie Street's goals for next...

Senior Max Pegher lays through windshield in Mock Prom Crash
Mock crash drives home the dangers of driving under the influence
May 30, 2025
Shaun Tomaszewski is leaving his position as Baldwin High School principal to become curriculum coordinator at East Allegheny School District.
Tomaszewski bids farewell to Baldwin
May 21, 2025
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
Tastebuds Jr. to raise money for Best Buddies program
May 15, 2025
Students were hypnotized during a presentation organized by psychology teacher Dave Dunaway.
The power of suggestion
May 13, 2025
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The Purbalite staff has won 19 Best of School Newspapers Online awards over the course of the 2024-2025 school year. Image via Best of SNO
Purbalite earns 19 Best of SNO awards
Purbalite Stuff • June 3, 2025

Coffee Etc. located in Castle Shannon, is known not only for its good coffee but also its welcoming environment.
This generation looks for more than just good food
May 30, 2025
Overall, coffee trucks are a fun way to try new coffees and drinks while supporting small businesses.
Coffee tastes a ‘latte’ better on wheels
May 28, 2025
Anish Darjee is one of the Baldwin students in a band that celebrates Nepali culture.
Striking a chord
May 27, 2025
Junior Hayden Fox had the idea for planter boxes at Lutz Elementary.
Planter box idea grows into Eagle Scout project
May 19, 2025
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Opinion
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Purbalite Seniors bid farewell to Baldwin
Purbalite Staff • June 5, 2025

Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: I struggled, but now I’m looking toward the future
June 5, 2025
Pittsburgh Pride Parade marchers walk through the city.
Pittsburgh’s Pride provided love, support this year
June 4, 2025
The NBA announced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the 2024-2025 season's MVP.
NBA got some of their annual awards wrong
June 3, 2025
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: All of those losses taught true life lessons
May 29, 2025
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Entertainment
Despite the childish and immature lyrics, the album features great music. Photo via Columbia Records.
Childish lyrics sink new Morris album
Madison Hamilton, Staff Writer • June 5, 2025

Maren Morris’s new album, Dreamsicle, is like an inside look into a teenager’s diary.  This would...

The Last of Us was based on a video game of the same name which was released in 2013.
Season 2 of ‘The Last of Us’ leaves Ellie’s story unfinished
June 5, 2025
Netflix explains how Tylenol can turn deadly Photo via Netflix
Headline: Netflix series explains Tylenol murders case
June 5, 2025
The seventh season of Love Island USA aired on Tuesday, starring new islanders. Image via Peacock.
‘Love Island USA’ kicks off new season with more suspense
June 4, 2025
Karate Kid: Legends offers stunning scenery. Photo via Sony Pictures Entertainment
‘Karate Kid: Legends’ lives up to the franchise’s reputation
June 4, 2025
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Sports
May 11, 2025; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Chase Elliott (9) and Kyle Larson (5) lead the pack during a restart at the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images
New $1 million Challenge coming to NASCAR
Brandon Esek, Club Member • June 5, 2025

NASCAR has always crowned one champion per season. But with the addition of the new In-Season Challenge,...

The Pittsburgh Penguins have won a total of five Stanley Cup championships. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
In a surprise, Pens pick Muse to lead team
June 4, 2025
May 4, 2025; Iowa City, IA, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots a three point basket against the Brazil National Team during the third quarter at Carver-Haweye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Clark’s injury puts heat on the Fever
June 4, 2025
The NBA announced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the 2024-2025 season's MVP.
NBA got some of their annual awards wrong
June 3, 2025
Senior Nate Wesling has been named the Purbalite Male Athlete of the Year.
After big senior season, Wesling named Purbalite Male Athlete of the Year
June 2, 2025
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Multimedia
Members of the Class of 2025 have added their handprints to the hallway walls.
Video story: Seniors add handprints to hallway wall
Molly Gorman, Maddy Behr, Olivia Kozak, Madison Hamilton, and Katelynn Burger • June 5, 2025

This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.
Podcast discusses mental health issues
June 5, 2025
Members of the Class of 2025 offer advice to incoming freshmen.
Senior reflections video: What advice would you give freshmen?
June 4, 2025
Members of the Class of 2025 describe the most important lesson they learned in high school.
Senior reflections video: What lesson have you learned
June 4, 2025
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.
Purb Take podcast discusses NBA Finals
June 3, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Katelynn Burger
Katelynn Burger
Staff Writer

Freshman Katelynn Burger is a first-year Club Member. In her free time, she can be found reading, dancing, or listening to music.

Juliana Morton
Juliana Morton
Club Member

Sophomore Juliana Morton is a first-year Club Member. She can be found dancing, singing, or hanging out with friends.

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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