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Alayna Scanlon

Alayna Scanlon, Staff Writer

Sophomore Alayna Scanlon is a first-year staff writer on the Purbalite. When not listening to The Weeknd, she can be found at taekwondo, competition cheerleading, or track, and hanging out with friends, painting, or shopping. 

Video story: Balancing the Student and the Athlete

Avery Barrett, Max Pegher, and Alayna Scanlon
May 25, 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

Max Pegher, Alayna Scanlon, and Avery Barrett
May 10, 2023
The Baldwin girls lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Girls lacrosse loses to Fox Chapel

Avery Barrett and Alayna Scanlon
May 9, 2023
BTS band member, Park Jimin, starts his solo career with his album FACE.

BTS vocalist starts solo career with `Face’

Alayna Scanlon, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
The Boys Varsity Baseball team plays in the 6A division.

Baseball earns win over Central Catholic

Max Pegher and Alayna Scanlon
April 19, 2023

Podcasts debates merits of club sports

Avery Barrett, Alayna Scanlon, and Max Pegher
April 17, 2023
The Baldwin girls lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Girls lacrosse loses to Upper St. Clair

Alayna Scanlon and Anne Hampton
March 30, 2023
Adults and children neglect careers, hobbies, and even interest in art because of its complicated reputation.

Art is often overlooked, but more lies beneath the surface

Alayna Scanlon, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Junior Owen Klodowski competed at states over the weekend, becoming the first Baldwin wrestler to accomplish the feat since 2005.

Klodowski competes at states in wrestling.

Max Pegher and Alayna Scanlon
March 13, 2023

Video story: Athletes help Read Across America

Connor Boros and Alayna Scanlon
March 13, 2023
Junior Owen Klodowski over the weekend became the first Baldwin wrestler to qualify for the state competition since 2005.

Klodowski becomes Baldwin’s first wrestler at states since 2005

Alayna Scanlon and Max Pegher
March 6, 2023
Cracker Island marks the eighth album released by the virtual band. The album leans towards the bands classic electronic, alternative rock genre.

Gorillaz come back with classic sound

Alayna Scanlon, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Girls basketball loses to Norwin in playoffs

Max Pegher and Alayna Scanlon
February 24, 2023
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

[Photo] Competitive cheer places fourth in state

January 30, 2023
The Baldwin Indoor Track team competes in the winter season.

Simplice, Barrett earn medals at indoor track championships

Alayna Scanlon and Max Pegher
February 21, 2023

Podcast debates private vs. public schools

Avery Barrett, Max Pegher, and Alayna Scanlon
February 16, 2023
A.J. Cherico is going to compete in Division II track and field at West Liberty University.

Cherico excited to join West Liberty track program

Alayna Scanlon, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023

Podcast discusses new Måneskin album

Alayna Scanlon and Jonus Ruvolo
February 7, 2023
Scanlon cheers for both the Baldwin High School sideline and competitive teams.

Scanlon perseveres through injury in cheerleading

Alayna Scanlon, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
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