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The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Connor Boros

Connor Boros, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Connor Boros is a senior and second-year member of the Purbalite. He can be found with his girlfriend, on a fantasy football app, or fishing. 

There are numerous types of twins, but the majority of them are either fraternal or identical. Photo courtesy of Sydney Kobistek.

‘Twinning’ doesn’t mean the same thing for everyone

Asmita Pokharel, Amanda Booth, and Connor Boros
May 22, 2024

Video story: Run 4 the Kids raises funds, awareness

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
May 3, 2024

Sports columnist discusses challenges facing Steelers, Penguins, Pirates

Connor Boros, Kevin Hutchinson, Nico Macurak, Emma Powell, and Zach Wiatrowski
May 2, 2024
Math teacher Bryan Black caught this 34-inch steelhead in Elk Creek in Erie, Pa., in 2023. Black always practices catch-and-release fishing. Photo courtesy Bryan Black.

Time to reel in a new hobby

Connor Boros, Multimedia Editor
May 2, 2024

Ben & Boros podcast discusses the struggling Pirates

Connor Boros, Seth Franco, and Ben Majcher
April 30, 2024
The Baldwin High school softball team competes in the WPIAL Class 6A division.

Softball picks up victory

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
April 17, 2024
The Baldwin High school softball team competes in the WPIAL Class 6A division.

Softball defeated by Canon-Mac

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
April 11, 2024
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

Baldwin prepares to pilot block scheduling next year

Asmita Pokharel, Tumi Ojo, Connor Boros, and Amanda Booth
April 9, 2024

Video story: Indoor percussion, color guard compete

Rachael Bonneau, Amanda Booth, and Connor Boros
March 27, 2024
The Baldwin girls softball team loses after a hard fought game against NA.

Softball team starts strong, but falls late to Seneca Valley

Connor Boros and Amanda Booth
March 26, 2024
The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Penn-Trafford defeats girls lacrosse team

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
March 19, 2024

Podcast discusses Pirates’ spring training

Connor Boros and Ben Majcher
March 12, 2024
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Boys hoops lose to USC, finish 3rd in section

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
February 12, 2024
The Baldwin boys and girls swim teams compete in the winter season.

Boys, girls swim teams defeat West Mifflin

Connor Boros and Amanda Booth
February 7, 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent over $1.2 billion this offseason. Photo courtesy Major League Baseball.

L.A. Dodgers and their big contracts are ruining baseball

Connor Boros, Multimedia Editor
January 29, 2024
Baldwin high school's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.

Bowling team stays hot with sweep of Seton

Connor Boros and Amanda Booth
January 25, 2024

Podcast debates new signings by the Pirates

Connor Boros and Ben Majcher
January 19, 2024
Denise Wells has been a staff member for the Baldwin Whitehall School District for 29 years and counting.

Veteran district educator Wells named assistant principal

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
January 17, 2024
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Boys basketball defeats Norwin

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
January 10, 2024
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Girls basketball defeats TJ

Connor Boros and Amanda Booth
December 20, 2023

Video story: Cookie Extravaganza welcomes senior citizens

Connor Boros, Dom Brown, and Kevin Hutchinson
December 20, 2023
Baldwin high school's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.

Bowling team extends undefeated streak with win over Bishop Canevin

Connor Boros and Amanda Booth
December 7, 2023
Baldwin high school's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.

Bowling team picks up another win

Connor Boros and Amanda Booth
December 4, 2023
ARK: Survival Ascended is an online open world survival video game. Photo via Studio Wildcard.

Updated survival video game features improvements, but flaws remain

Connor Boros, Multimedia Editor
November 30, 2023

Video story: Juniors win powderpuff football game

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
November 22, 2023
The seniors prepare to take the field before the game.

Slideshow: Seniors, juniors compete in powderpuff football game

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
November 18, 2023
Valorant is a first person shooter, that was released in 2020. Photo via Riot Games

Valorant esports team shuts out Upper Saint Clair

Connor Boros and Amanda Booth
November 15, 2023
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Baldwin cheer named grand champions at South Hills Showdown

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
November 6, 2023
MetLife Stadium has artificial turf rather than natural grass that has resulted in many injuries. Photo via Wikimedia Commons Under Creative Commons License

Opinion: Turf fields causing too many NFL injuries

Connor Boros, Multimedia Editor
November 2, 2023
Baldwin’s boys and girls cross country teams placed fourth and sixth respectively in Tuesday’s section meet.

Cross country runners qualify for WPIALs

Connor Boros and Amanda Booth
October 20, 2023

Video story: Student Showcase highlights student learning, talents

Amanda Booth, Connor Boros, Dom Brown, Jacob Staley, and Eliza Swanson
October 12, 2023
Senior Olivia Garofalo inspires her younger teammates on the girls tennis team.

Garofalo takes pride in inspiring younger players

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
October 6, 2023
Senior Olivia Garofalo inspires her younger teammates on the girls tennis team.

Girls doubles tennis team competes in WPIAL championship

Connor Boros and Amanda Booth
October 5, 2023
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb suffered a brutal injury on 'Monday Night Football'

Chubb injury highlights changing role of running backs

Connor Boros
September 22, 2023
volleyball girls

Girls volleyball swept by Canon-Mac

Connor Boros and Amanda Booth
September 19, 2023
Amy Bancroft is a new special education teacher at Baldwin High School.

Overseas teaching experience shifted Bancroft’s focus

Connor Boros
September 15, 2023
volleyball girls

Girls volleyball shut out by USC

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
September 13, 2023
The girls tennis team plays in the fall sports season.

Girls tennis shuts out Allderdice

Connor Boros and Amanda Booth
September 11, 2023
The Pirates should make important moves this offseason. Image Via Pinterest

Strange Pirates season looking up at the end

Connor Boros, Multimedia Editor
September 6, 2023
The girls tennis team plays in the fall sports season.

Girls tennis loses to Bethel

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
September 1, 2023
The Priano family has been involved in Baldwin track and musical programs.

Prianos have enjoyed similar school activities for generations

Connor Boros and Amanda Booth
June 7, 2023
The Pirates should make important moves this offseason. Image Via Pinterest

Opinion: Poor play has Pirates facing first adversity of season

Connor Boros, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Boys lacrosse loses to Trinity

Connor Boros, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
The Pirates should make important moves this offseason. Image Via Pinterest

Strong start makes Pirates one of baseball’s top stories

Connor Boros, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023

Video story: Teachers defeat students in basketball

Amanda Booth, Connor Boros, Alisha Katel, and Eliza Swanson
April 24, 2023
The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

Boys, girls track teams defeat TJ

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
April 21, 2023

Yinzer Chronicles looks at Pens’ troubles, Bucs’ good start

Dante Diulus, Connor Boros, Sean Galentine, and Zach Wiatrowski
April 14, 2023
Baldwin's boys tennis team plays in the spring sports season.

Boys tennis loses 2 matches

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
April 11, 2023
The Pirates are a team in the NL Central. Image via MLB.com.

Opening Day likely means more of the same for the Bucs

Connor Boros, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers spurs rumors of his departure from the Green Bay Packers.

Opinion: Rodgers finally looks like he’s leaving Green Bay

Connor Boros, Staff Writer
March 20, 2023

Video: Staff picks for March Madness

Connor Boros, Sean Galentine, and Zach Wiatrowski
March 15, 2023

Video story: Athletes help Read Across America

Connor Boros and Alayna Scanlon
March 13, 2023
On the ice, the team prepares for the game.

Ice hockey loses to Upper St. Clair

Connor Boros and Sean Galentine
February 24, 2023
The boys basketball team rose up and earned a playoff spot.

Boys basketball looks to continue strong season in playoffs

Connor Boros, Sean Galentine, and Zach Wiatrowski
February 22, 2023
Victor Iaquinta will head to Mercyhurst University to play Division II football.

Iaquinta will live his dream of playing college football

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

Baldwin girls basketball loses to Chartiers Valley

Amanda Booth and Connor Boros
January 31, 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
Featuring several close, surprising, and questionable playoff games, the NFL’s Super Wildcard Weekend certainly lived up to its name.

NFL Wildcard Weekend lives up to name

Connor Boros, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
The Pittsburgh Steelers offense is coordinated by football coach Matt Canada.

Column: Steelers must address problems on offense

Connor Boros, Club Member
October 24, 2022
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