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The Purbalite

Junior Jonathan Pickell plays the euphonium for Baldwin band.
3 Baldwin students earn trip to state musical performance
Hritika Pokhrel and Gwen Gordon April 9, 2025

Three Baldwin students have been selected to perform at a competitive statewide musical event on Saturday. The...

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Junior Gavin McArdle plays Roblox after school at Gaming Club.
Gaming Club powers up
Logan Huwalt, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

Sophomores Nathan Loshelder and Richard McKay love playing online video games, which led them to create...

Junior Gavin Sakely caught this 21-inch rainbow trout at Buffalo Creek. Photo via Gavin Sakely.
This is no fish story
April 14, 2025
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While most people believe only processed foods contain synthetic dye, it actually can be found in many other everyday items. Photo via Pexels
Use of synthetic dye in consumer products raises concerns
Milana Varon, Photo Editor • April 15, 2025

From over-the-counter medicine to candy and vitamins, many name brand companies contain synthetic dye...

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More Chaos is rapper Ken Carson's fourth studio album. Photo via Interscope Records
Carson’s new album serves up more ‘Chaos’
Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

Atlanta-based rapper Ken Carson expands on his unique style of rage-rap with his new album, More Chaos. This...

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Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes former player Shedeur Sanders before the spring game at Folsom Field. The Steelers could draft him with the 21st pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. 
Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Steelers have QB questions heading into draft
Ethan Green, Photo Editor • April 23, 2025

With free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers undecided on whether he will play for the Steelers, another...

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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.

Nolan Macurak
Nolan Macurak
Club Member

Freshman Nolan Macurak first-year Club Member. You can find him playing basketball, hanging out with his friends, and listening to music.

Garrett Gusten
Garrett Gusten
Staff Writer

Senior Garrett Gusten is a second-year Staff Writer. He cannot be found

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