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The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Artist Taylor Swift is known for packing punches to the hearts of her listeners. 
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.
Following the huge success of season one, which aired in early 2020, there were many questions about how the second season would turn out.
The Fighting Highlanders girls basketball team plays in the 6A division.
The new anime series Blue Period has a meaningful theme and realistic characters.
News
Security Guard Roderick Wilson is leaving Baldwin after over two years.
Popular security guard moves on from Baldwin
Sara Scheeser and Grace Spozarski • December 16, 2021

Senior Logan Picchi has always known that his day would be starting off right...

Gabriel Ajang, who at age 9 became one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, shows the childrens book he has written. Ajang spoke to Honors English 9 students after they read a magazine article about the Lost Boys.
Former `Lost Boy’ shares his journey from Sudan to Baldwin
December 6, 2021
Students at BHS are petitioning for the termination of the hat rule.
Student's petition seeks change in hat rule
November 10, 2021
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday that the statewide school mask mandate will be lifted on Jan. 17. The decision on masks will be turned over to local school officials.
Student opinions mixed on end of state mask mandate
November 9, 2021
The competitive cheer team had another successful competition on Sunday in Johnstown, placing first in the mat division and second with their game day routine.
Cheer team earns bid to nationals
November 1, 2021
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Opinion
Although the attention and excitement for the metaverse cannot be denied, there are still many factors and obstacles that may slow or stop its progress.
Virtual reality Metaverse provides realistic ideas with unrealistic prices
Nathan Bobuks, Club Member • January 21, 2022

Microsoft recently purchased the video game company Activision Blizzard for...

A Winter Fest is being planned by Junior class.
The 17 School Days of Christmas: Covid continues to prove challenging for holidays
December 17, 2021
Christmas does not have to consist of big parties to have a happy holiday.
The 17 School Days of Christmas: A classic Christmas isn’t needed to enjoy the season
December 15, 2021
Teenagers expressing their evolving political opinions can help to move society forward. New ideas and feelings towards government policies can improve society.
Opinion: Young people need to step up political involvement
December 14, 2021
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Entertainment
Artist Taylor Swift is known for packing punches to the hearts of her listeners. 
Song lyrics can offer important life lessons
Grace Spozarski, Multimedia Editor • January 28, 2022

Music is known as the universal medicine.  One of the best things about music is its relatability. It can be enjoyable for the beat and rhythm, but it can also be enjoyable...

Following the huge success of season one, which aired in early 2020, there were many questions about how the second season would turn out.
'Cheer' season 2 offers drama
January 28, 2022
The new anime series Blue Period has a meaningful theme and realistic characters.
`Blue Period’ is an anime that inspires
January 28, 2022
FKA Twigs new mixtape lives up to her old work.
FKA Twigs mixtape offers fun, adventurous listen
January 27, 2022
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Staff Profile
Nathan Bobuks
Nathan Bobuks
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Ethan Stock
Ethan Stock
Club Member
Sneha Bhandari
Sneha Bhandari
Photo Editor
Kaitlyn Schmidt
Kaitlyn Schmidt
Club Member
Mandy Wu
Mandy Wu
Staff Writer
Sports
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.
Ice hockey team takes clutch win against USC on senior night
Ethan Spozarski and Grace Spozarski • January 28, 2022

The varsity ice hockey team defeated Upper Saint Clair 2-1 in overtime on Thursday Night.  Goals were scored by senior Trevor Belak and sophomore Tanner Plinta. Assists...

The Fighting Highlanders girls basketball team plays in the 6A division.
Girls basketball falls to Mt. Lebanon
January 28, 2022
If the Bengals are able to pull off hard wins, they could completely turn around sports for Cincinnati.
Opinion: This is the Bengal's year
January 28, 2022
After the last season in 1986, the USFL is returning to televisions across America.
Returning USFL faces long odds again
January 28, 2022
The Fighting Highlanders girls basketball team plays in the 6A division.
Girls hoops falls to USC
January 26, 2022
Athletes should get vaccinated to keep themselves and others safe.
Opinion: Pro athletes should have to get vaccinated
January 25, 2022
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Videos
The Purb Take sports podcast team offers their picks for the NFL conference championship playoff games that are happening this weekend.
Podcast: Purb Take team offers NFL conference championship picks
Ethan Spozarski, Carson Chapel, Paul Kercher, and Jacob Staley • January 28, 2022

The Purb Take sports podcast team returns for a third week of coverage of the NFL playoffs. This week the focus is the conference championship round, which features...

The Fighting Highlanders girls basketball team plays in the 6A division.
Video story: Boys basketball loses to Chartiers Valley
Carson Chapel and Paul Kercher • January 26, 2022

This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.
Podcast discusses new releases from Lumineers, Wombats
Ava Bell and Stevi Simonelli • January 26, 2022

In the Fashion `Fourward podcast, four Purbalite staff members debate the lastest fashion trends.
Fashion `Fourward' podcast looks at trends for spring
Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu • January 26, 2022

The Purb Take sports podcast team offers their picks for the NFL playoff games that are happening this weekend.
Podcast: Purb Take team predicts second week of NFL playoffs
Ethan Spozarski, Jacob Staley, Paul Kercher, and Carson Chapel • January 21, 2022

The Purb Take sports podcast team returns for a second week of coverage of the NFL playoffs. This week the focus is the divisional round, which features matchups like...

The Purb Take sports podcast team offers their picks for the NFL conference championship playoff games that are happening this weekend.
Podcast: Purb Take team offers wild card playoff predictions
Carson Chapel, Paul Kercher, Ethan Spozarski, and Jacob Staley • January 14, 2022

It is wild card weekend in the NFL, with a lineup of games that includes the Steelers -- a team nobody expected to make the playoffs. Our Purb Take sports podcast team...

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Magazine
Junior Adrianna Grande was recognized for her volunteer work throughout the community.
Grande's volunteer work earns recognition from 93.7 The Fan podcast
Sam Tobiczyk, Multimedia Editor • January 20, 2022
Winterfest is being hosted by Junior class.
Junior class plans Winterfest celebration
Ayushma Neopaney, Khushila Dulal, and Sneha Bhandari • December 17, 2021
Baldwin alum Alyssa Thorne first became interested in screenwriting while she was in high school.
Baldwin alum goes from 'Buffy' fan to Hollywood career as writer for HBO series
Izzy Swanson and Leila Usanovic • December 15, 2021
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