The Purbalite

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Senior Reflections #1: Your favorite high school memory

Arturo Gromo and Anne Hampton

May 26, 2023

Toman considers herself as having strengths in science and english

Magazine

Toman finds inspiration in science research

Khushila Dulal, Ayushma Neopaney, and Sneha Bhandari

May 26, 2023

Kellin Quinn is one of many artists who were vocalists on the music for the game Sonic Frontiers

Entertainment

Opinion: Video game soundtracks deserve more respect from music fans

Seth Franco, Staff Writer

May 25, 2023

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

Opinion

Senior Farewell: I needed to stop pretending I was thriving on the inside

Grace Spozarski, Multimedia Editor

May 25, 2023

Baldwin student athletes discuss their challenges and favorite memories as Highlanders.

Videos

Video story: Balancing the Student and the Athlete

Avery Barrett, Max Pegher, and Alayna Scanlon

May 25, 2023

News

S.A.F.E. club is focused on supporting and empowering female students.

STEM leaders to speak at panel hosted by S.A.F.E.

Alyssa Thayer, Hannah Black, and Fionna McKenzie • May 11, 2023

Sophomore Khadicha Kosimjonova started the S.A.F.E. student group this year...

Senior Lila Kelley has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress in the Gene Kelly Awards.

Kelley nominated for Best Supporting Actress in Gene Kelly Awards

May 10, 2023

Going outside of a comfort zone is a struggle for many people, but sophomore Alex Funk has broken boundaries with his musical talent.

Hard work brings success for sophomore musician

May 10, 2023

Junior Matthew Cowell has accumulated 400 hours of community service and earned multiple merit badges as an Eagle Scout.

Colwell endures challenges, earns Eagle Scout rank

May 3, 2023

Seniors Sam Petrovich and Steph Ochs, along with freshmen Morgan Houser and Gavin McArdle, won third place at the Envirothon.

Baldwin team placed third at Envirothon

May 1, 2023

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Opinion

Senior Farewell: I needed to stop pretending I was thriving on the inside

Grace Spozarski, Multimedia Editor • May 25, 2023

Content warning: Contains references to eating disorders. It all started...

Senior Farewell: A younger sibling stands out

May 24, 2023

Senior Farewell: High school let me create my own narrative

May 23, 2023

Senior Farewell: Senior year brought a return to normalcy

May 22, 2023

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Entertainment

Opinion: Video game soundtracks deserve more respect from music fans

Seth Franco, Staff Writer • May 25, 2023

Oftentimes, music composed for video games, especially atmospheric tracks without vocals, goes underappreciated. Music created for video game levels or battles serves...

The Chinese drama The Love You Give Me can be streamed on WeTV

New drama captures angst, second-chance romance

May 24, 2023

Faye Webster released her album Atlanta Millionaires Club in 2019

Essential Listening: Webster defies expectations about country music

May 23, 2023

Surfin Safari is the debut album by the Beach Boys.

Essential Listening: Beach Boys still bring summer hype

May 22, 2023

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Meet the Staff

Alisha Katel

Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Alisha Katel is a sophomore and second-year member of the Purbalite. She can be found playing her electric guitar, rewatching New Girl, or playing video games.

Max Pegher

Staff Writer

Sophomore Max Pegher is a first-year staff writer. He can be seen pole-vaulting or playing soccer in his free time.

Sports

For the second consecutive year, Rexrode and Wesling win Athletes of the Year.

Rexrode, Wesling repeat as Athletes of Year

May 23, 2023

The Penguins have made early playoff exits for several years in a row.

Pens facing a summer of big decisions

May 23, 2023

The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

Track athletes compete in WPIALs

May 18, 2023

Track athletes competes in ‘Last Chance’ meet

May 16, 2023

Schedule sets up Steelers for success

May 12, 2023

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

Boys volleyball falls to Peters Township

May 12, 2023

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Videos

Senior Reflections #1: Your favorite high school memory

Arturo Gromo and Anne Hampton • May 26, 2023

Video story: Balancing the Student and the Athlete

May 25, 2023

Baldwin-Whitehall School District hosted its second annual We Are Neighbors event last week.

Video story: We Are Neighbors event brings community together

May 23, 2023

The Ari and Yari Go Outside podcast debates elements of pop culture.

Podcast discusses Snapchat's AI feature

May 22, 2023

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

Top Tier podcast ranks music genres

May 19, 2023

Guess the Owner episode 3: Mr. Dolak tries to match the pet to its faculty owner.

Episode 3: Can you match the pet to its faculty owner?

May 19, 2023

Magazine

Toman finds inspiration in science research

Khushila Dulal, Ayushma Neopaney, and Sneha Bhandari • May 26, 2023

Senior Cameryn Rosswog works as a dietary aid at the local senior living home Overlook Green.

Summer jobs don’t have to be in fast food or babysitting

Georgia Holbert and Kristen Negley • May 24, 2023

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

Celebrating Asian cultures: Students share their stories

Rakshya Kafle, Alisha Katel, and Khadicha Kosimjonova • May 24, 2023

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