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Asmita Pokharel

Asmita Pokharel, Entertainment Editor

Entertainment Editor Asmita Pokharel is a senior and a third-year member of the Purbalite. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her friends, go on walks, and watch soccer.

Stephanie Morrison always wanted to be a teacher ever since she was a kid.

Morrison looks to coach math students to success

Asmita Pokharel, Entertainment Editor
September 12, 2023
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah leaves viewers feeling nostalgic.

`You Are So Not Invited’ offers refreshing take on coming-of-age genre

Asmita Pokharel, Entertainment Editor
September 5, 2023
Black Knight takes place in a post-apocalyptic world 40 years into the future.

`Black Knight’ presents uneven look at post-apocalyptic world

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
June 1, 2023

Episode 3: Can you match the pet to its faculty owner?

Tumi Ojo and Asmita Pokharel
May 19, 2023

Episode 2: Can you match the pet to its faculty owner?

Tumi Ojo and Asmita Pokharel
May 18, 2023

Episode 1: Can you match the pet to its faculty owner?

Asmita Pokharel and Tumi Ojo
May 17, 2023
On average students in AP classes feel more overwhelmed and overworked than their peers, but lack the time and resources to build healthy support mechanisms. 

It’s pressure time for AP students

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
May 4, 2023
Transatlantic shows the lengths the ERC goes to in order to protect the vulnerable.

`Transatlantic’ tells an important story, imperfectly

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
April 28, 2023
Schumacher credits softball for bringing her close together with her sisters.

Grace Schumacher has made memories with family, friends in softball

Asmita Pokharel and Tumi Ojo
April 20, 2023
From Me to You is based on the original manga series.

`From Me to You’ gives new life to popular manga series

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
April 14, 2023
The crime action film Kill Boksoon follows the life of a single mother and assassin.

In `Kill Boksoon,’ an assassin balances work and parenting

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
April 4, 2023
English teacher Jason Dolak played baseball, basketball, and football in high school.

Dolak’s final game earned a championship

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
March 29, 2023
Timothy Laughlin played various sports throughout high school and now teaches health and physical education at Baldwin.

Laughlin credits sports for his positive attitude

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
March 29, 2023
English teacher Krystal Schulte competed in long jump and pole vault at Baldwin High School.

Former track star focuses on life’s little successes

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
March 29, 2023
Latin teacher Elizabeth Allemang played soccer throughout her high school career.

[Photo] Allemang spent time with her sister on soccer field

March 29, 2023
Baldwin alumni and substitute teacher Leigh Meis used to play volleyball.

[Photo] Friends led Meis to success in volleyball

March 29, 2023

Video story: Baldwin readies for Sea Perch competition

Amanda Booth, Tumi Ojo, and Asmita Pokharel
March 23, 2023

Video story: It’s almost time for `Matilda’

Tumi Ojo and Asmita Pokharel
March 15, 2023
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will take place from July 20 to August 20.

Women’s World Cup to feature usual contenders, 8 first-time qualifiers

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
February 24, 2023
Netflix’s new docu-series ‘The Romantics’ is a must-watch for Bollywood superfans.

‘The Romantics’ explains legacy of Indian cinema’s `father of romance’

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
February 21, 2023
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Ice hockey team falls to Lebo on senior rec

Asmita Pokharel and Amanda Booth
February 10, 2023
Baldwin hosts PJAS Science Fair.

[Photo] 2 Baldwin students shine at science competition

February 6, 2023
Jung E is a movie that was released on Netflix in 2023

Sci-fi movie `Jung E’ disappoints

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia editor
February 6, 2023
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

New Pennsylvania State Act brings changes to high school students

Tumi Ojo and Asmita Pokharel
January 11, 2023
Alice in Borderland made the Top 10 in TV in 91 countries on Netflix.

Season Two of Alice in Borderland is bloodier, dramatic, and action-packed.

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
January 9, 2023
The only eye-catching part of the show seems to be the beauty of Venice in the background.

The 16 School Days of Christmas: `I Hate Christmas’ is just another desperate search for a `holidate’

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
December 19, 2022
Juniors Dilisha Neopaney and Kameron Locy going to class on the first day.

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: Baldwin returns for the first day of school

August 29, 2022
On opening day, Nov. 20, Qatar will play Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium.

2022 FIFA World Cup raises criticism for host Qatar

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
November 10, 2022
The dress code has been a topic of conversation since a September protest.

Administration to meet with students to discuss dress code

Asmita Pokharel, Leila Usanovic, and Mandy Wu
November 3, 2022
Valorant is a first person shooter, that was released in 2020.

Esports Valorant team loses to TJ

Asmita Pokharel and Tumi Ojo
November 2, 2022

Podcast discusses two recent movies from India

Asmita Pokharel, Simran Rijal, Dibya Ghimirey, Kalonga Mwenda, and Sam Tobiczyk
October 20, 2022
Girls soccer team captain perseveres through losses.

Despite team record, soccer has meant a lot to Scheeser

Asmita Pokharel and Tumi Ojo
October 17, 2022

Video story: Blood drive donors look to make a difference

Tumi Ojo and Asmita Pokharel
October 13, 2022
The dress code has been a topic of conversation since a September protest.

Student reps speak up about dress code at board meeting

Asmita Pokharel, Mandy Wu, and Leila Usanovic
October 7, 2022
AP Gov students will be preparing presentations about the registration process.

AP Gov students to help eligible seniors register to vote

Asmita Pokharel and Evelyn Esek
September 28, 2022
Freshman Julianne Ott placed second place overall and first for Baldwin varsity.

Boys, girls cross country teams finish 2nd at invitational.

Ethan Stock and Asmita Pokharel
September 26, 2022
Principal Shaun Tomaszewski addresses the student protesters from within the crowd.

Students protest dress code, but their language draws criticism

Leila Usanovic, Asmita Pokharel, and Olivia Rechtorik
September 16, 2022
This simple romantic comedy leaves the audience wanting more episodes.

Big-city veterinarian has to find ways to cope in this `Small Town’

Asmita Pokharel, Multimedia Editor
September 15, 2022
Summer is here and with it comes the start of the summer reading season.

Area bookstores offer your next summer read

Mandy Wu and Asmita Pokharel
June 6, 2022
City Books, located on the North Side, encourages community events.

City Books puts emphasis on local authors, events, and the community.

Asmita Pokharel, Staff Writer
June 6, 2022
Amazing Books & Records offers a wide selection of used books.

His store sells `Amazing’ used books, records.

Asmita Pokharel, Staff Writer
June 6, 2022

Class of 2022 Reflections video #1

Dibya Ghimirey, Asmita Pokharel, and Simran Rijal
May 23, 2022
Daniel Shaner is the sponsor of Baldwin LIGHT Education Initiative.

Shaner, honored for Holocaust education, focuses on many social issues

Asmita Pokharel and Eli Traud
May 16, 2022
Senior Ryan Bramson and junior Anna Schmidt performed at Heinz Hall alongside the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Two students perform alongside Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Asmita Pokharel, Dibya Ghimirey, and Andrew Barrett
May 11, 2022
The Baldwin girls lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Girls lax shuts out Allderdice

Simran Rijal and Asmita Pokharel
May 3, 2022
Netflixs Yaksha: Ruthless Operations proves to be a hit or miss

Netflix’s ‘Yaksha: Ruthless Operations’ proves to be a hit or miss

Asmita Pokharel, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
National Honor Society students are creating posters with Keystone test taking tips, which will be posted in the hallways.

Honor society aims to reduce test stress with posters

Alisha Katel and Asmita Pokharel
April 22, 2022
Netflix’s new animated show Kotaro Lives Alone revolves around the life of a boy named Kotaro, who moves into an apartment complex alone and makes friends with his neighbors.

Netflix’s ‘Kotaro Lives Alone’ provides heartfelt story

Asmita Pokharel, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022

Podcast: Celebrity mental health issues are no laughing matter

Tumi Ojo and Asmita Pokharel
March 30, 2022

Video story: Spring musical gets back to `Business’

Tumi Ojo and Asmita Pokharel
March 21, 2022
Netflixs spinoff, Human Resources, shows diversity and emotional journeys with a few raunchy moments.

Netflix Spinoff ‘Human Resources’ provides comedy and diversity

Asmita Pokharel, Staff Writer
March 21, 2022
The Champions League is the biggest annual European soccer event.

Champions League soccer tournament moves to final 8 teams

Asmita Pokharel, Staff Writer
March 17, 2022

Podcast: Women’s History Month should spur more recognition

Dibya Ghimirey, Alizabeth Klein, Simran Rijal, and Asmita Pokharel
March 16, 2022
Racks of clothes at Nepali Clothing and Cosmetics, located at 4048 Saw Mill Run Blvd.

Store owner follows in his father’s footsteps

Asmita Pokharel, Staff Writer
March 4, 2022
A wall inside of the Route 51 Restaurant, located at 5134 Clairton Blvd.

Restaurant makes refugees’ dreams come true

Asmita Pokharel, Staff Writer
March 4, 2022
Baldwins indoor track relay team Bijimungu Moise(left), Jonus Ruvolo, Dominick Ditoro, and Nathaniel Okwu finishes fifth in relay championship.

Baldwin takes 5th in 4×400 relay championship

Asmita Pokharel and Kalonga Mwenda
February 22, 2022
The House is a new Netflix movie, broken into three separate segments.

‘The House’ presents a confusing, twisted plot

Asmita Pokharel, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022

Video story: CYO basketball game raises money for charity

Asmita Pokharel, Avery Barrett, and Sophia Kozar
December 23, 2021

The 17 School Days of Christmas: Podcast: Sometimes Santa doesn’t come down the chimney

Tumi Ojo and Asmita Pokharel
December 2, 2021
Barcelona, one of the worlds most famous soccer clubs, has faced unusual struggles lately.

2 world soccer powers starting to fade

Asmita Pokharel, Club Member
November 1, 2021
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