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The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
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. 

He’s helped the team a lot by being decisive and closely bonding with the team

Bhattarai helped make volleyball team feel like family

Alyssa Thayer and Alayna Scanlon
May 29, 2024

Podcast debates Taylor Swift vs. Lana Del Rey

Alayna Scanlon, Eliza Swanson, and Alyssa Thayer
May 28, 2024

Video story: Red Cross Club leads blanket project

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia Editor
May 8, 2024
The Baldwin High School Fighting Highlanders baseball team plays in WPIAL Class 6A.

Canon-Mac shuts out baseball team

Alyssa Thayer and Alayna Scanlon
April 24, 2024
Conan Gray releases "Found Heaven: Photo via Republic Records.

Gray’s new techno sound disappoints

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia Editor
April 15, 2024
The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.

Moon Township defeats boys volleyball

Alyssa Thayer and Alayna Scanlon
April 5, 2024
Beyonce has released yet another hit. Photo via Columbia Records.

Beyonce’s country album has strong moments, though it’s too long

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia Editor
April 4, 2024
The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Boys lacrosse loses to Butler

Alyssa Thayer and Alayna Scanlon
March 19, 2024
Ariana Grande shows growth in her songwriting abilities on her new album, Eternal Sunshine. Photo via Republic Records.

‘Eternal Sunshine’ finds Grande focusing on her message

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia Editor
March 13, 2024
Dune Part 2 is a more exciting sequel to the first movie. Photo via Warner Bros. Pictures.

‘Dune Two’ spectacular for franchise fans

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia Editor
March 7, 2024
Baldwin high school's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.

Baldwin bowlers compete in individual WPIALs

Alyssa Thayer and Alayna Scanlon
February 22, 2024
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

Students to choose from many new electives

Alyssa Thayer, Kevin Hutchinson, Asmita Pokharel, and Alayna Scanlon
February 12, 2024

Video story: Bocce team defeats South Park at Senior Rec

Alayna Scanlon and Alyssa Thayer
February 5, 2024
The Universal Dance Association hosts their annual College Nationals competition. Photo via UDA.

College dance nationals see online audience grow

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia Editor
January 24, 2024
Lucas overcomes balances her track career among many other activities.

Lucas finds strength in track, other activities

Alyssa Thayer and Alayna Scanlon
January 18, 2024
The new mean girls movie turns out to be a disappointment.

‘Mean Girls’ musical movie brought down by poor casting choices

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia Editor
January 18, 2024

Fashion Four-ward podcast rates Golden Globes looks

Kenzie Hirt, Eliza Swanson, Alayna Scanlon, and Alyssa Thayer
January 10, 2024
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Cheer team takes second at WPIALs

Alyssa Thayer and Rachael Bonneau
January 8, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter is on the music industry's map for the first time.

After years as an actress and singer, it’s Sabrina Carpenter’s time

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia Editor
January 8, 2024

The 16 School Days of Christmas: Podcast looks at holiday fashion gifts

Kenzie Hirt, Eliza Swanson, Alyssa Thayer, and Alayna Scanlon
December 22, 2023
Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday 2" is already a already a big success.

Minaj brings a slower-paced sound on ‘Pink Friday 2’

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia Editor
December 15, 2023
Swift's album 'The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection' is highly underrated. Photo via Republic Records.

The 16 School Days of Christmas: Have yourself a merry little Swiftmas

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia Editor
December 6, 2023
Baldwin's defense puts up a hard fight against Altoona's team.

Boys basketball opens season with 2 wins

Alayna Scanlon and Alyssa Thayer
December 4, 2023
The student section sported gold shirts to support Mini-THON.

Football comeback falls short against USC

Adam Degenhardt, Alyssa Thayer, and Alayna Scanlon
September 11, 2023
The vinyl sign above the coffee shop the Baldwin Bean welcomes students into the room.

Slideshow: Students enjoy Baldwin Bean on opening day

Evelyn Esek, Alayna Scanlon, and Alyssa Thayer
November 16, 2023
Baldwin Bean ready to open

Baldwin Bean ready to open

Alyssa Thayer and Alayna Scanlon
November 15, 2023

Video story: Baldwin students step up for blood drive

Kevin Hutchinson, Alayna Scanlon, and Alyssa Thayer
November 15, 2023
The Baldwin Highlander Marching Band competes in PIMBA class AA.

Marching band places 4th at PIMBA championships

Alyssa Thayer and Alayna Scanlon
October 30, 2023
Purbalite staff members have ranked their top 5 favorite Halloween movies.

[Photo] Halloween’s top films usher in scary season

Purbalite Staff
October 26, 2023
Taylor Swift is one of the most popular music artists in the world right now.

Pro/Con: Is Taylor Swift overrated and overexposed?

Alyssa Thayer and Alayna Scanlon
October 24, 2023
The Baldwin Highlander Marching Band competes in PIMBA class AA.

Marching band earns its highest PIMBA score ever

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia Editor
October 23, 2023

Wyse, Mezeivtch follow different paths to cross country success

Alayna Scanlon and Alyssa Thayer
October 16, 2023
The Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie opened in theaters this past weekend.

`Eras Tour’ movie brings Swift’s tour to everyone

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia Editor
October 16, 2023

Video story: Classes compete at fall sports pep rally

Alyssa Thayer, Ethan Stock, Sean Galentine, and Alayna Scanlon
October 3, 2023
The Baldwin Highlander, senior Kevin Hutchinson, gets ready to hype up the crowd.

[Photo] Pep rally inspires spirit and competition

September 29, 2023
English teacher Caitlin Dee has returned to her Baldwin roots after teaching abroad.

After overseas teaching, Dee returns to alma mater

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia editor
September 25, 2023
Boys soccer beats Hempfield in a blowout game.

Boys soccer defeats Hempfield

Alyssa Thayer and Alayna Scanlon
September 15, 2023
Guts covers almost every type of relationship dynamic that a person can relate to.

Rodrigo boosts writing skills on sophomore album

Alyssa Thayer, Multimedia Editor
September 14, 2023
Baldwin’s varsity girls soccer team competes in the 4A division.

Girls soccer falls to Peters Township

Alayna Scanlon and Alyssa Thayer
September 7, 2023
Math teacher Richard Fochtman sends off his seventh period class.

[Photo] Students return to Baldwin High School on the first day of school

Purbalite Staff
August 28, 2023
Social studies teacher Mr. Reilsono also coaches football at Baldwin.

For some teachers, coaching provides another chance to inspire

Hannah Black, Fionna McKenzie, and Alyssa Thayer
June 7, 2023

Video story: SAFE club hosts women in STEM panel

Hannah Black, Fionna McKenzie, and Alyssa Thayer
June 1, 2023

Video story: National Honor Society induction 2023

Hannah Black, Fionna McKenzie, and Alyssa Thayer
May 30, 2023
Bebe Rexha released her latest album Bebe in April 2023

Rexha’s new album disappoints

Alyssa Thayer, Staff Writer
May 12, 2023
S.A.F.E. club is focused on supporting and empowering female students.

STEM leaders to speak at panel hosted by S.A.F.E.

Alyssa Thayer, Hannah Black, and Fionna McKenzie
May 11, 2023
The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

Boys, girls track teams compete against Lebo, Upper St. Clair

Alyssa Thayer, Fionna McKenzie, and Hannah Black
April 26, 2023
The Baldwin indoor percussion and color guard competes with other schools around the area.

Indoor guard, percussion compete at Greater Latrobe

Alyssa Thayer and Fionna McKenzie
April 24, 2023

Podcast discusses gun violence in America

Olivia Rechtorik and Alyssa Thayer
April 17, 2023
Supergroup Boygenius released their debut album The Record in late March.

Boygenius unites three stars of indie music

Alyssa Thayer, Staff Writer
April 3, 2023
Alyssa Thayer and Mandy Wu debate whether modern books are better than classics.

Pro/Con: A tale of two readers

Alyssa Thayer and Mandy Wu
March 22, 2023

Classic novels tell better stories

Alyssa Thayer, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023

Podcast offers predictions for Swift’s Eras tour

Hannah Black, Fionna McKenzie, and Alyssa Thayer
March 14, 2023
Miley Cyrus's post-divorce album 'Endless Summer Vacation' focuses on independent life.

New Cyrus album sounds like summer

Alyssa Thayer, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023

Video story: 3 pairs of married teachers reflect on Valentine’s Day

Hannah Black, Fionna McKenzie, and Alyssa Thayer
February 15, 2023
This is senior Owen Pogany's first year in choir, but he's glad that he joined.

Honors choir program offers more opportunities for growth

Alyssa Thayer, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
Taylor Bommer is going to dance competitively at a Division II level at Gannon University.

Bommer switches to competitive dance

Ayushma Neopaney and Alyssa Thayer
February 7, 2023
Shania Twain released her new album "Queen of me" in 2023

Twain abandons successful sound on generic `Queen of Me’

Alyssa Thayer, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Boys basketball loses to Mt. Lebanon

Connor Boros and Alyssa Thayer
January 30, 2023
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