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Former white supremacist Tony McAleer (left) and film director Peter Hutchison speak to Baldwin students at a presentation today.
A white supremacist is transformed by fatherhood and a Jewish therapist
Aria Majcher and Brendan Harris • September 27, 2023

Tony McAleer had once been the face of white supremacy in Canada. But after...

Bus 96s route was canceled today due to a driver shortage and illnesses among district drivers. About 150 students across the district, and about 50 at the high school, were affected.
Bus route canceled due to driver shortage
September 20, 2023
Students congregate in the small gym on Thursday for the Activities Fair.
Activities Fair displays student clubs and organizations
September 5, 2023
The sunrise over the BHS stadium this morning for Senior Sunrise.
Senior Sunrise tradition continues with Class of 2024
August 31, 2023
Junior Gavin Gutendorf walks into school from the student parking lot.
Students return to Baldwin High School on the first day of school
August 28, 2023
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Opinion
The Colorado Buffaloes play in the NCAA Division I Pac-12.
Colorado lost, but the impact will continue
Jacob Staley, Sports Editor • September 25, 2023

Colorado has brought college football to life for many young fans as the combination...

Senator Mitch McConnell is 81 years old and has been serving in office for 38 years.
Pro/Con: Should there be an age limit on elected positions?
September 19, 2023
Opinion: Ramaswamy’s message provides a purpose for Gen Z voters
September 1, 2023
As another college baseball season comes to an end, there is one last big event to look forward to: The College World Series, hosted in Omaha, is arguably one of the most electric events in sports of the 21st century.
College World Series time nears, a treat for sports fans
June 2, 2023
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Entertainment
Two years after last album release, Lil Tecca returns with good beats.
Lil Tecca returns with more great beats
Nico Macurak, Sports Editor • September 26, 2023

The songs on Lil Tecca’s new album, Tec, illuminate an upbeat vibe and transition into each other perfectly, a quality he has shown throughout his whole career. Some...

Fogelberg poses for the inside cover art of his 1979 album Phoenix.
Fogelberg’s talent rose with ‘Phoenix’
September 26, 2023
Siouxsie and the Banshees goth album Juju came out in 1981.
Essential Listening: `Juju’ is perfect music as Halloween draws closer
September 22, 2023
The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We creates an emotional listening experience.
Mitski’s dark, beautiful new record adds to her fine catalog
September 22, 2023
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Meet the Staff
Rachael Bonneau
Rachael Bonneau
News Editor

News Editor Rachael Bonneau is a senior and a second-year staff member. If she’s not at the library, she’s probably playing video games with her friends.

Eliza Swanson
Eliza Swanson
News Editor

News Editor Eliza Swanson is a senior and a third-year Purbalite staff member. She can be found getting coffee with friends, listening to Frank Ocean, or watching reruns of Gilmore Girls. 

Sports
Boys soccer loses to USC.
Boys soccer loses to USC
Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor • September 27, 2023

The boys soccer team fell to Upper Saint Clair 5-1 on Tuesday night. Junior Will Penrod thought the team did well at the beginning. “The score was only 1-0 in the...

Baldwins boys and girls cross country teams compete in meets and invitationals.
Cross country teams defeat Bethel, lose to USC
September 27, 2023
volleyball girls
Girls volleyball loses to Peters, 3-1
September 27, 2023
Freshman Michael Quallich qualified for the WPIAL golf finals.
Quallich moves on to final round of golf championships
September 26, 2023
Baldwins boys and girls cross country teams compete in meets and invitationals.
Cross country teams post strong times at invitational
September 25, 2023
The Baldwin boys golf team plays in the 3A division.
Freshman Quallich qualifies for WPIAL golf championship
September 23, 2023
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Videos
Baldwin High Schools football team was defeated by Bethel Park on Friday.
Video story: Baldwin football vs. Bethel Park
Rachael Bonneau and Aria Majcher • September 27, 2023

The Baldwin football team lost to North Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 16.
Video story: After loss to NA, football team looks to Bethel matchup
September 20, 2023
The Baldwin High School Class of 2023 graduated on Wednesday.
Video story: The Class of 2023 graduates
June 8, 2023
Its the last day of school! Students describe their summer plans.
Video story: Student summer plans
June 8, 2023
As the school year draws to a close, teachers share their plans for the summer.
Video story: Teachers share summer plans
June 7, 2023
In the Fashion `Four-ward podcast, four Purbalite staff members debate the latest fashion trends.
Fashion `Four'ward podcast discusses summer looks
June 7, 2023
Magazine
New Special Education teacher Riley Debskis family is from Baldwin.
Debski has family roots in Baldwin
Aria Majcher, Entertainment Editor • September 22, 2023
Custodian Peter Schupp has come from 32 years as a mailer.
Schupp moves from newspaper work to custodian post
Ethan Stock, Multimedia editor • September 20, 2023
Senior Lexi Ogrosky talks about her new role as drum major
Ogrosky brings enthusiasm to drum major role
Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer • September 20, 2023
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