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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
News
Student Ambassador program hopes to bring comfort to new students with returning students to the district.
Student Ambassador Program aims to welcome new students
Kevin Hutchinson and Zach Wiatrowski • November 17, 2023

Given an uptick in new Baldwin students, Assistant Principal Denise Wells and...

The vinyl sign above the coffee shop the Baldwin Bean welcomes students into the room.
Slideshow: Students enjoy Baldwin Bean on opening day
November 16, 2023
Baldwin High schools new chill room educator, Jerad Smith, executes massive changes within the program with his experience in psychology and school counseling.
New Chill Room educator brings changes, makes connections
November 15, 2023
Eight BHS students were student poll workers this Election Day.
Baldwin students help out at election sites
November 9, 2023
The Baldwin High School main gym will receive a theme picked by the students.
Students vote on theme for main gym
November 6, 2023
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Opinion
The Thanksgiving holiday should be a time of gratefulness and gathering.
Thanksgiving deserves more attention
Alayna Scanlon • November 22, 2023

While many people argue that Christmas doesn’t get enough time, Thanksgiving...

The current Cleveland Browns team boasts the best roster in decades.
The Browns are Super Bowl contenders
November 20, 2023
Each track on Saint Michael is different, offering unique introductions and alternating beats.
Redd’s third project of 2023 no letdown
November 14, 2023
The economic situation in regards to the continent of Africa is not just one definitive answer.
Opinion: Wealth, poverty in Africa are complicated issues
November 9, 2023
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Entertainment
Psychological thriller expert David Finchers new movie lacks plot and excitement.
‘The Killer’ fails to provide thrills
Asmita Pokharel, Entertainment Editor • November 28, 2023

Netflix’s new action thriller film The Killer, directed by David Fincher, follows an unnamed hitman as he navigates a problem that arises in his personal life after a job...

Danny Brown
Brown’s new record offers offbeat production
November 21, 2023
American rapper Andre 3000 releases new music after over a decade.
Rapper Andre 3000 come back – with flute instrumentals
November 20, 2023
Rockstar is Dolly Partons first album in the rock and roll genre.
Parton makes the switch to rock on 'Rockstar’
November 17, 2023
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Meet the Staff
Alyssa Thayer
Alyssa Thayer
Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Alyssa Thayer is a senior in her second year on the Purbalite. She can be found dancing, reading, or listening to Taylor Swift. 

Arpan Basnet
Arpan Basnet
Club Member

Freshman Arpan Basnet is a first-year Club Member. He’s usually listening to music, talking to his friends, or playing video games.  

Will Penrod
Will Penrod
Club Member

Junior Will Penrod is a first-year Club Member. He can be found playing soccer, lifting weights, or listening to music.

Sports
The Steelers have fired their Offensive Coordinator, Matt Canada, midseason.
With Canada fired, Steelers should boost passing attack
Nico Macurak, Sports Editor • November 21, 2023

After a disappointing offensive start to the Steelers’ season, the front office has decided to fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Canada has been with the Steelers...

The seniors prepare to take the field before the game.
Slideshow: Seniors, juniors compete in powderpuff football game
November 18, 2023
Valorant is a first person shooter, that was released in 2020.
Valorant esports team shuts out Upper Saint Clair
November 15, 2023
The Baldwin Ice Hockey team fell to Mt. Lebanon Tuesday night, 4-3.
Ice hockey falls short against Lebo
November 14, 2023
The Fighting Highlander mascot in the BHS main gym represents all of Baldwins sports teams.
'Relegation’ proposal would let struggling teams drop down a level
November 13, 2023
Valorant is a first person shooter, that was released in 2020.
Valorant esports team earned shutout win
November 10, 2023
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Videos
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.
Podcast discusses trends in horror movies
Maddy Behr, Gwen Gordon, and Hritika Pokhrel • November 22, 2023

The juniors defeated the seniors in the 2023 edition of the powderpuff football game.
Video story: Juniors win powderpuff football game
November 22, 2023
The 1-Up podcast discusses new releases and trends in video games.
1-Up podcast discusses the new Call of Duty
November 21, 2023
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.
Purb Take podcast discusses Steelers loss, other NFL action
November 20, 2023
Baldwin held a College and Career Fair that including sessions in which teachers shared their college advice.
Video story: College and Career Fair features teacher advice
November 17, 2023
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Magazine
Display case shines light on the cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Library display honors the lives of missing, murdered Indigenous women
Asmita Pokharel and Tumi Ojo • November 28, 2023
Sophomore Carter Smeal has made second place two years in a row at the PMEA Honors Orchestra competition.
Smeal places second at PMEA Honors Orchestra
Seth Franco and Kenzie Hirt • November 21, 2023
The Purple Pantry will be supporting families in the Baldwin School district who are in need of food, hygienic products, and school supplies.
Purple Pantry aims to help students in need
Sean Galentine and Eliza Swanson • November 21, 2023
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