The Purbalite

The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Sports

Ice hockey team defeats Cathedral Prep

Carson Chapel and Adam Degenhardt

November 23, 2022

Thaiboy Digital released his album Back 2 Life on October 19, 2022.

Entertainment

Thaiboy Digital returns with an even better sound

Ethan Stock, Staff Writer

November 23, 2022

Drowse’s fourth studio album is a perfect addition to an already excellent discography.

Entertainment

Drowse returns with perfect album for late fall

Ethan Stock, Staff Writer

November 23, 2022

Palaye Royale releases a new album with interesting commentary but subpar musicality.

Entertainment

Palaye Royale’s `Fever Dream’ disappoints

Rachael Bonneau, Club Member

November 23, 2022

Lindsey Graney leads Baldwins American SIgn Language Club this year.

News

School introduces new sign language club

Dibya Ghimirey and Kalonga Mwenda

November 23, 2022

News

School introduces new sign language club

Dibya Ghimirey and Kalonga Mwenda • November 23, 2022

In an ambitious effort, Baldwin High School created an American Sign Language...

Dr. Randal Lutz is the superintendent of Baldwin Whitehall schools.

Lutz named finalist for PA superintendent of year

November 22, 2022

Victoria Sgattoni is the head coach of the Bocce team.

Unified Bocce becomes after-school sport

November 10, 2022

The dress code has been a topic of conversation since a September protest.

Administration to meet with students to discuss dress code

November 3, 2022

Baldwins music department has gotten approved to join the Tri-M society.

New music honor society aims to boost participation, student recognition

October 28, 2022

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Opinion

The debate between whether books or movies are better has been a hot topic in media.

Pro/Con: Which is better: Books or movies?

November 21, 2022

Among reality television shows, nothing grasps viewers’ attention like Dancing with the Stars.

Opinion: In reality TV and sports, fans would win with fairer competition

November 14, 2022

New TikTok challenges are not the first to cause dangers and other issues for teens.

Opinion: TikTok facial appearance trends hurt self-esteem

November 4, 2022

Electric cars have become more popular in recent years, causing questions of if they are really better for the environment.

Pro/Con: Is it really the right time for electric cars?

November 2, 2022

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Entertainment

Thaiboy Digital returns with an even better sound

Ethan Stock, Staff Writer • November 23, 2022

After spending three years with very little involvement in his Drain Gang collective and music in general, Swedish rapper Thaiboy Digital is back and he hasn’t lost his...

Drowse returns with perfect album for late fall

November 23, 2022

Palaye Royale’s `Fever Dream’ disappoints

November 23, 2022

Styx performing at the HEB Center in Cedar Park, Texas on July 31, 2017.

Essential Listening: `Renegade’ a Pittsburgh staple, but album brings other Styx hits

November 21, 2022

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Meet the Staff

Ethan Stock

Staff Writer

Staff writer Ethan Stock is a sophomore and second-year member of the purbalite. He can be found in local record shops or hanging out with friends.

Eliza Swanson

News Editor

News Editor Eliza Swanson is a junior and a second-year Purbalite staff member. She can be found on a run, listening to Rex Orange County, or watching reruns of Gossip Girl.

Sports

Ice hockey team defeats Cathedral Prep

Carson Chapel and Adam Degenhardt • November 23, 2022

The boys hockey team won against Cathedral Prep 5-2 Tuesday night. Seniors Matt O'Malley and Ben Cramer scored early for Baldwin. “We were slow in the first...

The competitive cheer team competes with other schools from Pennsylvania.

Cheer team places 2nd at IUP meet

November 21, 2022

After securing one Baldwin individual swimming record last year, junior swimmer Evan Stokes feels the hunger for more.

Stokes looks to pick up more swimming records

November 21, 2022

Rocket League released in 2015, has become one of the most popular games worldwide.

Rocket League esports team shuts out McDowell

November 18, 2022

Competitive cheer brings in two first-place finishes

November 14, 2022

Baldwins Rocket League team has its first loss against North Catholic.

Rocket League team takes first loss of season

November 10, 2022

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Videos

The Baldwin Idol event raised more than $2,500 for Childrens Hospital.

Video story: Baldwin Idol showcases school talent

Hailey Dietz, Evelyn Esek, and Kenzie Hirt • November 21, 2022

This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.

Yinzer Chronicles podcast looks at state of local sports

November 18, 2022

The Inside Scoop podcast discusses pop culture and media issues.

Inside Scoop podcast discusses up and coming music artists

November 14, 2022

Purb Take podcast team debates Week 10 NFL action

November 14, 2022

The Top Rock podcast ranks the best three records by classic rock acts.

Top Rock podcast ranks the best albums from the Eagles

November 4, 2022

Podcast: Cast members discuss winter play

November 2, 2022

Magazine

Just one year after graduating college, Baldwin alum Nick Cortazzo is performing in a Broadway touring production of `Hairspray.

Alum Cortazzo is excited to return to Pittsburgh, performing Hairspray

Sam Tobiczyk, News Editor • November 21, 2022

Langer is a member of the cheer team, the board for the Best Buddies program, Mini-THON, National Art Honors Society, and is junior class prom chair.

Langer’s leadership extends far beyond `Movember’

Eli Traud, Ethan Stock, and Simran Rijal • November 21, 2022

Liz Langer organized Movember along with junior class sponsor, RIchard Deemer.

Langer organizes "Movember" for junior class

Sam Tobiczyk, News Editor • November 9, 2022

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