The Purbalite

The students defeated the teachers in the annual basketball game.

Videos

Video story: Students defeat teachers in basketball

Ethan Green, Anne Hampton, and Emma Powell

April 26, 2024

Videos

World of Women podcast discusses treatment of female singers

Katherine Gruendler, Anne Hampton, Emma Powell, and Josephine Wysocki

April 26, 2024

Shellman sees her parents as her biggest inspiration and motivators.

Sports

Shellman races to promising start in track

Brielle Fisher and Milana Varon

April 26, 2024

The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Sports

Boys lacrosse falls to Hempfield

Jacob Staley and Adam Degenhardt

April 26, 2024

Baldwin played against Canon-Mac on Thursday and lost 11-1

Sports

Baseball loses to Canon-Mac

Jacob Staley, Staff Writer

April 26, 2024

News

Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

Baldwin prepares to pilot block scheduling next year

Asmita Pokharel, Tumi Ojo, Connor Boros, and Amanda Booth • April 9, 2024

Next year, Baldwin High School will take the first step in transitioning to a block-scheduling system....

Baldwin’s Green Club was established at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Photo courtesy of BW Geen Club.

BHS’s new Green Club plans ‘Tree-Plenish’ event

April 2, 2024

In a video on his TikTok account, Keith Runk argues that Helen Keller’s handwriting appears to be too neat to belong to a deaf and blind person. Screenshot from Runk’s TikTok video.

Yes, Helen Keller was real, and she did all those things

March 20, 2024

Lily Baumgardner is hosting a Women’s Empowerment event for female students.

Women’s Empowerment event to emphasize career options for girls

March 15, 2024

Prime Stage Theatre presented the play And Then They Came for Me.

Baldwin students lead Holocaust education discussion at Prime Stage Theatre

March 13, 2024

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Meet the Staff

Dom Brown

Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Dom Brown is a junior and a first-year member of the Purbalite. He can be found playing sports, hanging out with friends, and watching Netflix.

Ethan Green

Staff Writer

Freshman Ethan Green is a first-year Staff Writer. When he is not playing Rocket League for esports, you can find him singing for Baldwinaires, watching TV, and hanging out with friends and family.

Josephine Wysocki

Staff Writer

Sophomore Josephine Wysocki is a first year Staff Writer. She can be found reading or listening to music.

Opinion

Though AI can write words, it cannot make meaningful stories.
Photo by Tara Winstead via Pexels.com

AI might try to steal my work, but I’ll still be a writer

Raven Spano, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024

At the beginning of this school year, I had to research my chosen career field, creative writing, to...

Purbalite seniors evaluate their fours years of high school at Baldwin .

Senior Farewell: Sometimes too much really is too much

April 22, 2024

The President will be voted for on Election Day but many have conflicted thoughts. Photo courtesy of Pexels.

To vote or not to vote: A presidential question

April 15, 2024

It’s too early to buy an electric truck

April 15, 2024

Artists should stop trying to rebrand

April 10, 2024

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Entertainment

Bladee returns with improvements to his old style. Photo courtesy of YEAR0001.

Bladee returns with an improved style

Ethan Stock, Multimedia editor • April 26, 2024

Swedish rapper and “Drain Gang” member Bladee’s new record, Cold Visions, improves his...

Margo Robbie is a famous actress who has starred in many movies. Margot Robbie by

Top Three: Robbie brings varied characters to life

April 26, 2024

Between Friends embrace electro-pop for summertime sounds

April 25, 2024

British indie band Two Door Cinema Club’s 2010 debut album, Tourist History, stands as a masterpiece in the alternative genre. Photo courtesy of twodoorcinemaclub.com

Essential Listening: ‘Tourist History’ offers a summery sound

April 24, 2024

Naturally, as time passes, so do musical styles. Pearl Jam’s latest release, Dark Matter, is a testament to this. Courtesy of Republic Records

Pearl Jam’s latest embodies ‘dad rock’

April 24, 2024

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Sports

Shellman races to promising start in track

Brielle Fisher and Milana Varon • April 26, 2024

After winning a medal at the Baldwin Invitational track meet last year, sophomore Olivia Shellman wants...

Boys lacrosse falls to Hempfield

April 26, 2024

Baseball loses to Canon-Mac

April 26, 2024

The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.

Boys volleyball beats USC, 3-1

April 26, 2024

The Baldwin girls softball team loses after a hard fought game against NA.

Softball loses to North Allegheny in final inning

April 25, 2024

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Videos

Video story: Students defeat teachers in basketball

Ethan Green, Anne Hampton, and Emma Powell • April 26, 2024

World of Women podcast discusses treatment of female singers

April 26, 2024

Baldwin musicians and singers performed at the 2024 Talent Show.

Video story: Talent show raises funds for charity

April 26, 2024

The Class of 2024 has added their handprints to the hallway walls.

Video story: Seniors add their handprints to the wall

April 18, 2024

Video story: Tennis team falls to Shaler at senior rec

April 18, 2024

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Magazine

This dress is an example of the new style of easter prom dresses. Image via Jovani.

Easter looks, bright colors lead prom dress trends

Brielle Fisher, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024

Senior Olivia Garofalo performs as Cinderella for a preview performance.

Garofalo ready for one final turn in musical spotlights

Aria Majcher, Ben Majcher • April 10, 2024

Mizell, partner pursue fashion brand dream

Kenzie Hirt and Jules Ott • April 3, 2024

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