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The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
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.

The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.

Boys volleyball wins two matches over break

Arpan Basnet and McKinley Beech
April 22, 2025
Baldwin and Bethel shake hands after Baldwin's first win of the season.

Boys volleyball secures first season win

McKinley Beech and Arpan Basnet
April 11, 2025
Baldwin's girls tennis team competes in the fall, and boys compete in the spring.

Boys tennis wins, secures playoff spot

Arpan Basnet, Multimedia Editor
April 8, 2025
Many students at Baldwin High School work at family businesses, at places ranging from farms to restaurants. Photo contributed by Vivien Skalos.

For some students, work is a family affair

April 7, 2025

Podcast debates the worst parts of fast food

Arpan Basnet, Anne Hampton, Jules Ott, Laila Ruvolo, and Josephine Wysocki
March 10, 2025
Fleming feels that kickboxing has made her more confident in the ability to defend herself.

Fleming gets a kick out of her sport

Arpan Basnet and McKinley Beech
March 4, 2025

Podcast debates whether sequels are bad for movies

Arpan Basnet, McKinley Beech, Anne Hampton, and Josephine Wysocki
March 3, 2025
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.

Girls basketball beats Chartiers Valley for first-round playoff win

Arpan Basnet and McKinley Beech
February 18, 2025
The team stands during the playing of the national anthem against Elizabeth Forward.

Girls basketball readies for playoff game against Chartiers Valley

McKinley Beech and Arpan Basnet
February 12, 2025

Podcast: Which Marvel superhero is the best?

Arpan Basnet, McKinley Beech, Anne Hampton, Olivia O’Malley, and Josephine Wysocki
February 5, 2025
Sung Jin-woo's return in season 2 brings attention to his new strength. Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll.

The weakest hunter’s power grows in Solo Leveling’s season 2

Arpan Basnet, Multimedia Editor
February 5, 2025

Boys basketball defeats South Fayette, takes sole possession of first place

Arpan Basnet and McKinley Beech
January 29, 2025
Senior Matthew Schenk tries to stay open against the defense.

A foul gives Baldwin possession of the ball.

The boys team gets ready to start the game.

The team draws up plays during a time out.

The Baldwin Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.

Girls basketball earns playoff spot with win over Trinity

Arpan Basnet, Multimedia Editor
January 24, 2025
The long-term plans for TikTok in the United States are still uncertain.

What we would miss with a TikTok ban

Josephine Wysocki, Ryder Yeckley, Milana Varon, Hritika Pokhrel, Maddy Behr, Olivia Kozak, Rhiannon Diffendal, Ella Richards, Arpan Basnet, Alayna Scanlon, and Anne Hampton
January 24, 2025
Joe Bartolozzi is known for his unique style of reaction videos.

[Photo] The Purbalite’s favorite TikTok trends, videos, and creators

January 24, 2025
The long-term plans for TikTok in the United States are still uncertain.

Baldwin TikTok users sound off on potential ban

Arpan Basnet, McKinley Beech, Gwen Gordon, and Hritika Pokhrel
January 15, 2025
Zalar plans to compete on the swim team again next season for his senior year.

First-year swimmer makes a splash on the team

McKinley Beech and Arpan Basnet
January 13, 2025
Squid Game returns with a second season, leaving viewers with a devastating ending. Image via Collider

‘Squid Game’ returns with a strong season and a cliffhanger

Arpan Basnet, Multimedia Editor
January 7, 2025

Video story: Student Made market brings holiday cheer

Arpan Basnet, Ben Majcher, and Emma Powell
December 18, 2024
Senior Abishek Sapkota demonstrates what his slides are before presenting to the eighth graders.

ESL mentorship program aims to ease transition to high school

Arpan Basnet and Logan Huwalt
December 18, 2024
Freshman Shriya Gurung dresses up for Baldwin's annual Cultural Clothing Day.

Slideshow: Baldwin students participate in the annual Cultural Clothing Day

Brielle Fisher, Arpan Basnet, Hritika Pokhrel, Milana Varon, and Maddy Behr
December 6, 2024
Moana 2 provides good animations and new characters, proving to be a good sequel. Photo via IMDb.

‘Moana 2’ provides a solid sequel

Arpan Basnet, Multimedia Editor
December 6, 2024
Red One takes a new twist to Christmas films with action and comedy. Image via Forbes.

The 15 School Days of Christmas: Santa’s abduction results in comedy, action in ‘Red One’

Arpan Basnet, Multimedia Editor
December 4, 2024

Video story: Trebuchet project takes off

Arpan Basnet and McKinley Beech
November 25, 2024

Podcast: Which Spiderman adaptation is the best?

McKinley Beech, Anne Hampton, Arpan Basnet, and Josephine Wysocki
November 21, 2024

Video story: Harlem Wizards game raises money for girls hoops

Arpan Basnet and McKinley Beech
November 19, 2024

Video story: Seniors win powder puff game

Arpan Basnet, Anne Hampton, and Milana Varon
November 12, 2024
Rocket League is one of the two video games that the Baldwin esports program plays.

Rocket League falls to Canon Mac

Hritika Pokhrel and Arpan Basnet
October 25, 2024
Junior Alex Castaneda qualifies for the cross country state championships.

Castaneda qualifies for states in cross country

Arpan Basnet and Olivia O’Malley
October 25, 2024
Gas cars provide reliable performance, instant refueling, and established maintenance systems. Photo by Life of Pix via Pexels.com

Right now, gas cars remain the best choice

Arpan Basnet, Multimedia Editor
October 22, 2024
Jason Dolak and his brother-in-law Andy Urban stand at the Eastern Continental Divide. Photo Contributed by Jason Dolak

On the trail to fitness

Arpan Basnet and Nico Macurak
October 9, 2024

Video story: Boys soccer loses to Montour

Arpan Basnet, Nico Macurak, and Jackson Sgattoni
September 30, 2024
The band comes down the track ramp before the game against Elizabeth Forward.

Elizabeth Forward shuts out football team

Trevor Brain, Arpan Basnet, and McKinley Beech
September 23, 2024
Assassins come after the best hitman in Europe in the comedic action movie The Killer’s Game. Photo via Lionsgate

A hitman tries to cancel a hit on himself in ‘Killer’s Game’

Arpan Basnet, Multimedia Editor
September 18, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong provides challenging gameplay with many exciting features. Photo via IGN

‘Wukong’ video game lives up to expectations

Arpan Basnet, Multimedia Editor
September 9, 2024
"Solo Leveling" features a monster hunting anime adventure. Photo courtesy of A-1 Pictures.

In ‘Solo Leveling,’ a weak hunter gains powers

Arpan Basnet, Club Member
January 18, 2024
Players have been waiting for the release on PlayStation since 2006.

Finally, PlayStation users get to try `Roblox’

Arpan Basnet, Club Member
October 26, 2023
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