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The student news site of Baldwin High School

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The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Eli Traud

Eli Traud, Staff Writer

Staff Writer Eli Traud is a senior and a third-year member of the Purbalite. He can be found hanging out with friends and family, playing with his dog, or listening to music.

Langer is a member of the cheer team, the board for the Best Buddies program, Mini-THON, National Art Honors Society, and is junior class prom chair.

Langer’s leadership extends far beyond `Movember’

November 21, 2022
Rocket League released in 2015, has become one of the most popular games worldwide.

Rocket League esports team shuts out McDowell

November 18, 2022
Baldwins boys and girls cross country teams compete in meets and invitationals.

Freshmen a big part of cross country season

November 4, 2022

Top Tier podcast ranks Halloween candy

October 31, 2022

Video story: The Baldwin Bean is back in action

October 26, 2022
Psychological thriller Smile makes for a unique movie watching experience.

Thriller fans will ‘Smile’ after seeing this movie

October 14, 2022
This week, Baldwin students received a card from the Uvalde school community, thanking them for their kindness and compassion.

Uvalde community thanks Baldwin for messages of support

September 30, 2022
Freshman Molly Gorman carries on family legacy of running while standing out on the Baldwin Cross Country team.

Gorman carries on family legacy of running

September 29, 2022
The girls tennis team plays in the fall sports season.

Girls tennis defeats Penn Hills

September 21, 2022
The Baldwin girls volleyball team has won numerous section titles over the years.

Girls volleyball comes back for big win over Mount Lebanon

September 16, 2022
Chip n Dale: Rescue Rangers brings a popular animated duo back to the spotlight in a fun film that will keep the audience entertained.

Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers provides fun adventure

June 1, 2022

Wesling broke school basketball record

May 31, 2022
Daniel Shaner is the sponsor of Baldwin LIGHT Education Initiative.

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

May 16, 2022
The Netflix Original documentary The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes depicts the life of Marilyn Monroe and the series of unfortunate events that occurred before her untimely death.

Netflix documentary looks at Marilyn Monroe’s struggles

May 11, 2022
Pixar has created a large number of successful feature films, but there are some that are still underrated by fans.

Some Pixar films are unjustly ignored

May 11, 2022
Netflix’s new Marmaduke is a mediocre animated film that brings little that is new to the table. 

`Marmaduke’ won’t win best of show

May 9, 2022

Video story: Therapy dogs help students deal with stress

May 4, 2022

Mini-THON sets record, raising $29,157 to fight childhood cancer

April 25, 2022

Podcast: Music performances on awards shows aren’t what they used to be

April 1, 2022
Netflix’s new competition show Is It Cake? has a unique theme for every episode.

‘Is It Cake’ offers humor and talent

March 25, 2022

Video story: Baldwin students step up for blood drive

March 24, 2022
Recently, the Senate passed a bill that, beginning in 2023, would make daylight savings time permanent in an effort to preserve sunlight later in the day.

Time change debate will require compromise

March 21, 2022
From the animation style to the diversity of the characters, Pixar’s Turning Red provides a unique viewing experience for the audience.

Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ brings inclusion

March 14, 2022
Uncharted brings a popular video game franchise to the big screen, and it provides audiences with an enjoyable experience in the process.

`Uncharted’ provides audience with enjoyable experience

February 24, 2022
Ryan Shaneman has become an Eagle Scout after years of hard work.

Shaneman’s dedication to Boy Scouts earns him title of Eagle Scout

February 11, 2022
Overall, the rise of the internet has made sharing opinions much easier and more accessible. However, it has also caused people to lose their sense of individuality, as they begin to base their beliefs on the opinions of others. 

Social media reduces individuality

June 7, 2021
The events in the documentary take place in 1999, when there were numerous bombings in different parts of the city, targeting people of color in the Black and Asian communities.

Nail Bomber: Manhunt explores the dangers of prejudice

June 4, 2021
Unvaccinated people in Germany will be able to go to grocery stores and pharmacies, but not non-essential businesses.

District to hold free vaccine clinic for students at high school

May 6, 2021

Agree to Disagree podcast debates hot dog sandwiches, wet water

April 12, 2021
Boy lacrosse falls to Bethel Park 18-3.

Girls lacrosse falls to Hempfield

April 8, 2021
Careers and society teacher Natalie Grattan has a PartnerUp aspect of class which prepares seniors for career success.

Program provides seniors with workplace education

March 29, 2021
About 50 students walked out of class fourth period today to protest what they called the schools insufficient response to sexual abuse and harassment allegations.

Students protest school’s response to abuse allegations

March 22, 2021
While it is not groundbreaking or overly unique, Yes Day still entertains audiences.

Yes Day provides fun without breaking much new ground

March 22, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Ice hockey team shuts out Mars

March 16, 2021
States and school districts have been debating mask mandates for much of the pandemic.

Opinion: States should keep mask mandates

March 8, 2021
Aidan Greenaway becomes a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship.

Greenaway finalist for National Merit Scholarship

March 5, 2021
The official start time for Baldwin Idol is 6:30 p.m. Friday, but the site will remain active through Saturday.

Baldwin Idol goes virtual

February 11, 2021
Most teens have ignored the holiday releases of current stars and have continued to listen to the classic Christmas songs.

The 15 School Days of Christmas: Classic songs beat new music at Christmas

December 7, 2020
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