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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.
Lending a hand
Katie Fillipih and Emiliana Austin • May 1, 2025

Math teacher Maria Hausman remembers visiting the home of a veteran with several other teachers to do...

Junior Tamar Conner (from left), junior Daytona Hissong, and senior Gracie Gonzalez participated in the SkillsUSA competition in Hershey.
3 Steel Center students compete in state competition
April 29, 2025
Junior Jonathan Pickell plays the euphonium for Baldwin band.
3 Baldwin students earn trip to state musical performance
April 9, 2025
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
District to host visitors from League of Innovative Schools
March 24, 2025
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
Exterminator determines that bugs found at high school were not bed bugs
March 17, 2025
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Freshman Brooke Cichon poses with her horse, Meg, and her ribbons after a competition. Photo via Brooke Cichon
They’re not horsing around
Lily Baumgardner, Ben Majcher, and Sean Galentine • April 29, 2025

Getting run over by a horse and then falling off another two days in a row would deter most from ever...

Students of Michael Kaufman's geometry class launch water balloons as a part of a project.
Slingshot project launches geometry exploration
April 24, 2025
Junior Gavin McArdle plays Roblox after school at Gaming Club.
Gaming Club powers up
April 23, 2025
Sophomore Skye Magera works on the graffiti mural
Graffiti mural project inspires creativity, collaboration
April 22, 2025
Junior Gavin Sakely caught this 21-inch rainbow trout at Buffalo Creek. Photo via Gavin Sakely.
This is no fish story
April 14, 2025
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Opinion
Some have tried to claim that dupattas have never been paired with Western attire before. However, this style can be seen in Bollywood movies from the 1990s and 2000s. Image from Dharma Productions.
Western fashion too often appropriates South Asian culture
Arsita Khatiwada, Club Member • April 29, 2025

Three fashion companies and some celebrities have come under fire recently for appropriating clothing,...

Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: Preschool class made my day, every day
April 28, 2025
While most people believe only processed foods contain synthetic dye, it actually can be found in many other everyday items. Photo via Pexels
Use of synthetic dye in consumer products raises concerns
April 15, 2025
In the age of technology, global warming has been increasing substantially more than ever before. Photo by Felix Mittermeier via Pexels.com
Small steps can make a difference for environment
April 10, 2025
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is the main organization of college sports. Image via NCAA
NIL, transfer portal taking fun out of March Madness
April 4, 2025
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Entertainment
Sable Fable has a mix of songs, with some being more alternative and pop influenced. Photo via Jagjaguwar.
Bon Iver’s latest record brings warmer, hopeful sounds
Emiliana Austin, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025

Bon Iver’s Sable Fable is a fresh new chapter for the indie artist, mixing dreamy sounds with personal...

Gigi Perez's album is a poetic and passionate project. Photo via Island Records.
On ‘At the Beach,’ Perez creates a poetic, beautiful sound
April 28, 2025
Stone has a credible reputation because of her versatility. Photo courtesy of WIkimedia Commons.
Top 3: Stone’s acting has showcased her versatility
April 25, 2025
Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing is a movie based on the game Project Sekai. Photo via GKIDS Films
‘Colorful Stage’ tells side story to video game
April 24, 2025
More Chaos is rapper Ken Carson's fourth studio album. Photo via Interscope Records
Carson’s new album serves up more ‘Chaos’
April 23, 2025
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Sports
The Baldwin boys baseball team competes in the 5A division
Baseball team falls to Montour
Trevor Brain and Jackson Sgattoni • May 1, 2025

In a game that was delayed by rain on Tuesday and finished on Wednesday, the boys baseball team lost...

The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.
Boys volleyball loses to Lebo
May 1, 2025
Senior Kaylee Smolko gets ready to catch a ball to get a player out at first.
Led by DeFelice’s no-hitter, softball shuts out Albert Gallatin
April 29, 2025
The Fighting Highlander boys lacrosse team compete in the WPIAL 2A division.
Boys lax loses to Penn-Trafford
April 29, 2025
The Fighting Highlander girls lacrosse team compete in the WPIAL 3A division.
Girls lax loses to Penn-Trafford
April 29, 2025
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Multimedia
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.
Podcast debates key picks in NFL draft
Garrett Gusten, Ben Majcher, and William Thurman • May 1, 2025

Sophomores participate in a cake decorating contest during the Sophomore Showdown event.
Video story: Teachers, students face off in Sophomore Showdown
April 29, 2025
Senior Regan Eckert has been honored with the senior art showcase for April.
Video story: Eckert honored with senior art showcase
April 28, 2025
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.
Purb Take discusses Steelers’ draft picks
April 28, 2025
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.
Podcast reviews Coachella fashion
April 15, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Lily Baumgardner
Lily Baumgardner
Staff Writer

Freshman Lily Baumgardner is a first-year Staff Writer. In her free time, she can be found reading, painting, crocheting, baking, or re-watching Bridgerton.

Arpan Basnet
Arpan Basnet
Multimedia Editor

Sophomore Multimedia Editor Arpan Basnet is in his first year on the Purbalite. He spends his time listening to music, talking to his friends, or thrifting.

Milana Valente
Milana Valente
Club Member

Junior Milana Valente is a first-year Club Member. She can be found in the school musical, playing tennis, at Baldwinaires, or spending time with friends and family.

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