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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
The homecoming carnival included games and food trucks.
The ice hockey team lost to USC on Thursday in OT.
The series then shows her custody battle with Sean and the struggles that go along with it. Because Sean’s abuse never reached physicality, Alex has trouble coming to terms with calling herself a victim of domestic violence and proving his abusive tendencies in court.
Freshmen cheerleaders Alayna Scanlon and Mia Polito cheering with the band.
The Baldwin varsity football team defeated Hempfield on Friday.
News
Freshmen cheerleaders Alayna Scanlon and Mia Polito cheering with the band.
SLIDESHOW: Homecoming pep rally
Taslima Chapagai, Sneha Bhandari, Ayushma Neopaney, and Khushila Dulal • October 13, 2021

Ben Opferman and Jaden Philips earned the commendations by placing in the top 5 percent of students nationally on the PSAT when they took the test last year.
Opferman, Phillips earn National Merit commendations
October 6, 2021
Baldwin High School is partnering with a local non-profit organization to bring students free attire for homecoming.
Free homecoming clothes available to students
September 29, 2021
Because of the limited preparation time, the team found some of the questions to be more difficult than others.
Hometown High Q team assembles under pressure
September 29, 2021

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Opinion
Border control agents on horseback have been caught on video chasing and threatening Haitian migrants.
Opinion: Border control agents reflect poorly on president, country
Tumi Ojo, Multimedia Editor • September 28, 2021

Border control agents on horseback have been caught on video chasing and threatening...

New TikTok challenges are not the first to cause dangers and other issues for teens.
New and old internet challenges create dangerous situations
September 24, 2021
Series shows that TikTok sisters put in hard work for success
The D'Amelio Show proves more heartwarming and realistic than expected
September 22, 2021
Purbalite seniors evaluate their fours years of high school at Baldwin .
Senior Farewell: Have an idea for a club? Get to work
June 3, 2021
Entertainment
‘Maid’ makes clear the damage of domestic violence
Violent, fast-paced Squid Game an intense series

Violent, fast-paced Squid Game an intense series

October 1, 2021

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Trending Stories
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Senior Ethan Spozarski, known for his excitement and enthusiasm all around the school, is the new Highlander mascot.

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The marching band and color guard perform during halftime at this years first home football game. Baldwin won Saturdays PIMBA band competition.

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Whitfield knew he wanted to be a teacher starting from a young age.

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Jenna Lutz looks on during a recent game. Lutz will join the Allegheny College basketball team this fall.

Lutz carries on family tradition • 160 Views

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Senior golfer Dom Trimbur has qualified for finals in WPIALS.

Trimbur qualifies for golf WPIAL semifinals • 102 Views

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The Baldwin dance team won in the Varsity Dance division and earned a special judges award for best turns.

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Sports
The ice hockey team lost to USC on Thursday in OT.
Hockey team falls to USC in OT
Ethan Spozarski, Sports Editor • October 15, 2021

  Baldwin’s varsity ice hockey team lost against Upper St. Clair 3-2 in overtime on Thursday night.  Goals were scored by sophomore Tanner Plinta and senior...

The Baldwin varsity football team defeated Hempfield on Friday.
Football team shares credit for shutout win over Hempfield
October 12, 2021
The ice hockey team warms up before the game.
Ice hockey opens season with win over Bethel
October 8, 2021
Baseball playoff season has arrived.
Column: MLB division playoffs offer great matchups
October 8, 2021
Junior Emma Overlingas (left) and sophomore Gabrielle Moder competed in the WPIAL tennis tournament on Wednesday.
Despite loss, doubles tennis team makes mark at WPIAL tourney
October 7, 2021
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Videos
The homecoming carnival included games and food trucks.
Video: Crowds come out for homecoming carnival, bonfire
Leila Usanovic and Izzy Swanson • October 15, 2021

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The Purb Take podcast previews the Pens season with Jesse Marshall of the Athletic.
Podcast: Writer from The Athletic previews Pens season
Ethan Spozarski, Sports Editor • October 11, 2021

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In the Agree to Disagree podcast, no topic is too big or too small for debate.
Agree to Disagree podcast debates all things fall
Grace Spozarski, Sara Scheeser, Taslima Chapagai, and • October 6, 2021

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The girls volleyball team lost to Bethel Park on Tuesday, 3-1.
Video story: Girls volleyball falls to Bethel Park
Sara Scheeser and Grace Spozarski • September 29, 2021

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The 1-Up podcast takes a look at the latest releases and issues in the video game industry.
1-Up podcast discusses repetitive video game series
Sam Tobiczyk, Multimedia Editor • September 24, 2021

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The Purb Take podcast previews the Pens season with Jesse Marshall of the Athletic.
Purb Take previews Steelers v. Bengals showdown
Ethan Spozarski, Carson Chapel, and Paul Kercher • September 23, 2021

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Magazine
Shaner also is hoping to have a YouTube channel for the podcasts to stream on.
Shaner hopes students find their voice with podcast equipment
Ava Bell and Stevi Simonelli • October 1, 2021
The Morning Announcements are being overseen by Baldwin’s new tech ed teacher, and he has big plans for the daily broadcast.
Morning announcements team plans big changes
Jacob Staley and Tumi Ojo • September 24, 2021
The marching band and color guard perform during halftime at this years first home football game. Baldwin won Saturdays PIMBA band competition.
Marching band takes first place at competition
Ava Bell and Stevi Simonelli • September 21, 2021

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