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The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
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Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
Jewish, Nepali students face scheduling conflicts with homecoming weekend
Nick Burg and Emiliana Austin • October 10, 2024

For some students, this weekend will be more than just the homecoming football game and dance. Yom...

Some districts have gone further than Baldwin, banning phone use by students throughout the entire school day.
Distraction or connection?
October 4, 2024
Ed Helbig coached at Baldwin for 49 years and taught in the district for 42 years. Photo contributed by Jeremy McCullough.
Baldwin sports community mourns 2 deaths
September 12, 2024
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
District looks to plastic alternatives in cafeteria
June 5, 2024
SeaPerch team sets personal best at international tournament.
SeaPerch team sets two personal bests at internationals
June 3, 2024
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Meet the Staff
Hritika Pokhrel
Hritika Pokhrel
Entertainment Editor

Entertainment Editor Hritika Pokhrel is a sophomore in her second year on the Purbalite. She likes watching shows, hanging out with friends and family, and listening to music.

Olivia Kozak
Olivia Kozak
Multimedia Editor

Sophomore Olivia Kozak is a Multimedia Editor in her first year on the Purbalite. She can be found playing soccer or hanging out with friends.

Katie Fillipih
Katie Fillipih
News Editor

  News Editor Katie Fillipih is a senior in her second year on the Purbalite. She can be found playing softball and lacrosse or drawing in her free time.

Opinion
Chappell Roan performs "Femininomenon" at the Vogue Theater. Chappell Roan 18. by Jason Martin is licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en.
Opinion: Celebrities don’t owe you anything.
Katie Fillipih, News Editor • October 8, 2024

Because of social media and an increasingly political world, many artists and celebrities feel the need...

With the upcoming election, the country is divided on Trump vs. Harris. Photo by Element5 Digital via Pexels.com
Pro/Con: Trump, Harris battle for presidency
October 3, 2024
Some prefer apples over pumpkins, or vice versa, as the flavor of fall. Photo by Valeria Boltneva via Pexels.com
Pro/Con: Pumpkin spice divides autumn fans
September 26, 2024
Actress Avantika Vandanapu is known for her famous roles in Hollywood and Indian movies. Photo via Wikimedia Commons courtesy of Anupamacr.
Opinion: Feuding over casting people of color in movies needs to stop
June 4, 2024
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: Always be your authentic self
May 21, 2024
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Entertainment
Megan Moroney released new album "Am I Okay?" Photo via Columbia Nashville
Moroney’s second record is far more than ‘Okay”
Brielle Fisher, Photo Editor • October 9, 2024

For only being her second full album, Am I Okay? (I'll Be Fine) by Megan Moroney shows no sign of a sophomore...

Persona 3 Reload, which was remastered last February, is a role-playing action game. Image via IMDB.
‘Persona’ fans should skip ‘Episode Aigis’
October 8, 2024
Image via Bento Box Entertainment.
What to Binge Watch: ‘Bob’s Burgers’ offers comedic relief and family dynamics
October 7, 2024
Alfredo only has a 35-minute runtime making it extremely easy to listen to. Photo via ESGN Records.
Essential Listening: ‘Alfredo’ brings quality over quantity
October 4, 2024
Tecca's new album provides upbeat flows, rhymes, and new features. Image via Galactic Records.
Lil Tecca’s ‘Plan A’ a career highlight
October 4, 2024
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Sports
The players talk to each other before musical chairs during the pep rally.
Slideshow: Classes compete at homecoming pep rally
Ethan Green, Photo Editor • October 10, 2024

The girls varsity tennis team shares words of encouragement before their matches.
Playoff loss ends positive season for girls tennis team
October 8, 2024
The Baldwin Highlander Marching Band competes in PIMBA class AA.
Marching band improves score at weekend competition
October 7, 2024
Baldwin High School's boys and girls varsity soccer teams compete in WPIAL's 4a division.
Boys soccer wins second game in a row
October 7, 2024
Baldwin prepares for a defensive play against Bethel Park in the first quarter. Bethel Park defeated Baldwin 56-6.
Slideshow: Baldwin football loses to Bethel Park on senior rec
October 7, 2024
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Videos
The 2024 Homecoming Carnival bonfire as captured in drone footage.
Video story: Pep rally view from a drone
Molly Fircak, Club Member • October 11, 2024

The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.
Purb Take discusses Pens, Steelers, college football
October 8, 2024
The Baldwin boys soccer team defeated Blackhawk at their senior rec game.
Video story: Boys soccer defeats Blackhawk
October 4, 2024
The Baldwin varsity girls soccer team lost to Mt. Lebanon on Monday.
Video story: Girls soccer falls to Lebo
October 2, 2024
The Baldwin boys soccer team lost to Montour on Thursday.
Video story: Boys soccer loses to Montour
September 30, 2024
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Magazine
Jason Dolak and his brother-in-law Andy Urban stand at the Eastern Continental Divide. Photo Contributed by Jason Dolak
On the trail to fitness
Arpan Basnet and Nico Macurak • October 9, 2024
Special effects contribute to Halloween makeup. Image via Wikimedia Commons
Halloween makeup highlights creative capabilities
Hritika Pokhrel, Entertainment Editor • October 7, 2024
Koutsourais looks forward to the new teaching environment at Baldwin, especially the block scheduling.
New school year brings adventure for math teacher
Alayna Scanlon, Multimedia Editor • September 23, 2024
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