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The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Elizabeth Perston

Elizabeth Perston, Features Editor

Elizabeth Perston is a features editor and third-year writer on the Purbalite. When she’s not browsing Pinterest, she can be found thrift shopping and planning outfits for the next month.

Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.

Senior Farewell: On hating, and missing, karate — and more

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
May 27, 2021

Podcast: Departing seniors offer advice for freshman

Elizabeth Perston and Lena Barakat
May 25, 2021

Podcasts looks into new hobbies to try out over the summer

Lena Barakat and Elizabeth Perston
May 24, 2021
Ben Howard provides lyrical genius with new album, collections from the whiteout.

Folk singer Howard’s new album pulled down by repetitive sounds

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
April 9, 2021

Podcast: Safe options for summer fun in a pandemic

Elizabeth Perston and Lena Barakat
March 31, 2021
Alice Phoebe Lou's new album, "Glow," blends many genres together.

Glow mixes genres, but keeps Lou’s sound

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
March 30, 2021
After a year of isolation, though, people who grew used to the calm, solitary environment of quarantine will soon have to face a reopened and once again bustling society.

Opinion: Not everyone is ready for pandemic isolation to end

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
March 25, 2021
School districts throughout the country have wrestled with mask mandates.

Baldwin students and staff take up new hobbies to deal with the Pandemic

Leila Usanovic, Lena Barakat, and Elizabeth Perston
March 11, 2021
School districts throughout the country have wrestled with mask mandates.

Struggles mark year of pandemic learning

Dominick Ditoro, Lena Barakat, and Elizabeth Perston
March 11, 2021
Work has begun on the 20201 Baldwin musical, which is Once Upon a Mattress.

Preparations under way for Baldwin musical

Lena Barakat and Elizabeth Perston
February 5, 2021
Plywood, an alternative rock band composes new and catchy songs.

Review: Plywood a sturdy new release from Frat Mouse

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
January 21, 2021

Beyond Baldwin podcast interviews Banovic, Kurtesevic about their travels in the Balkans

Lena Barakat, Lindsay Bonetti, and Elizabeth Perston
January 15, 2021
The boys and girls swim teams fell to Upper St. Clair during their meet on Thursday.

Swim teams fall to Upper St. Clair

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
January 15, 2021
Neveen Khalil is the president of the debate and speech club.

Student’s interests lead to rejuvenated debate club

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
January 8, 2021

Anna Abbiatici, swimming

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine editor
December 15, 2020
The 15 School Days of Christmas: Holiday mania can be a little much

The 15 School Days of Christmas: Holiday mania can be a little much

Elizabeth Perston, Staff Writer
December 3, 2020
Magazine editor Elizabeth Perston shares her opinion on Sam Smith's latest album.

Smith’s “Love Goes” details a breakup

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine editor
November 2, 2020
The homecoming parade makes its way up to Baldwin High School.

New parade keeps homecoming spirit alive

Elizabeth Perston and Lena Barakat
October 22, 2020
Clubs at Baldwin High school are starting again but the new restrictions have changed their meetings.

School clubs adapt in a socially distant world

Brooke Scanlon and Elizabeth Perston
October 9, 2020
The United States’ economy has come to rely on Amazon, but is that a good thing?

Opinion:‌ ‌Bezos,‌ ‌Amazon‌ ‌do‌ ‌more‌ ‌harm‌ ‌than‌ ‌good‌

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
October 5, 2020
The Pittsburgh-based band the Affordable Floors offer a solid '80s sound.

Affordable Floors offer a decent look back at the ’80s

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
May 31, 2020
Online learning in the fourth quarter has pass-fail grades and "Flex Fridays," when no new work is assigned.

Online learning changes get mixed reviews

Cassie Snyder, Elizabeth Perston, and Lena Barakat
May 12, 2020
Baldwin counselors say students should make their mental health as much of a priority as their schoolwork.

Counselors offer strategies for dealing with quarantine stress

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
May 7, 2020
Alternative rock band the Cranberries recently achieved TikTok fame for their song “Dreams.”

Essential Listening: `Everybody’ goes beyond dreams for Cranberries

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
May 3, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders dropped out of the presidential race on Monday.

`Vote blue, no matter who’ damages democracy

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
April 9, 2020

VIDEO: Baldwin Idol brings out the stars

Lena Barakat and Elizabeth Perston
March 12, 2020
The only way for Gen Z to make a difference is if more vote in the upcoming election.

Gen Z must vote to make impact

Elizabeth Perston, Features Editor
February 14, 2020
Baldwin teacher Beth Fochtman encourages kindness in honor of her son, Logan.

Fochtmans honor son, inspire kindness

Lindsay Bonetti and Elizabeth Perston
February 11, 2020
“We’ve definitely learned how to work together more,” she said. “We’ve really learned how to rely on each other as a team.” 

Dance team adds new moves

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
February 10, 2020
The Special Olympics and Best Buddies programs have made an impact at Baldwin.

Best Buddies creates new friendships

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
February 6, 2020
Role Model's EP a lyric success, but is not quite perfect.

Role Model’s EP not quite perfect

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
January 22, 2020
Modern day witchcraft is very different from stereotypical ideas and opinions.

Rising practice of witchcraft in a modern world

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
January 21, 2020
A plan to move 7th and 8th grade students to the high school will likely last 3 to 4 years.

Plan to put 7th, 8th graders at high school for several years

Lena Barakat and Elizabeth Perston
December 10, 2019
Should students return to school full time? Two staff members weigh in.

Plan could put 7th, 8th graders at high school during Paynter work

Elizabeth Perston and Lena Barakat
December 4, 2019
Despite efforts to fix the new E-Hall pass system, there are still flaws making the program difficult to use.

Wi-Fi issues arise with E-hall pass system

Victoria Di Cesare, Grace Hampton, and Elizabeth Perston
November 13, 2019
Kristy puts her thoughts in the lyrics. It works as a reflection on who Kristy wants to be both as an artist and as a person.

Bea Kristy revamps her sound in new EP

Elizabeth Perston, Features Editor
November 11, 2019
The boys soccer team's season came to an end on Saturday with a loss to Norwin.

Boys soccer team’s big season draws to a close

Victoria Di Cesare and Elizabeth Perston
October 21, 2019
The NBA has become involved in the Hong Kong democracy protests, angering China.

Opinion: NBA, China controversy pits democracy against capitalism

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine editor
October 8, 2019
Junior Jacob Dulya will be the St. Crispin’s Day speech from Shakespeare’s Henry V.

High school students to present for Baldwin Historical Society

Elizabeth Perston, Features Editor
October 7, 2019
Time management is an important thing in any persons life.

Chill program allows students to unwind

Elizabeth Perston and Lindsay Bonetti
September 19, 2019
Assistant principal Joseph Sebestyen accepts a job at Hampton School District.

Sebestyen leaving to take assistant principal job at Hampton

Elizabeth Perston and Grace Esposito
September 10, 2019
Seniors Austin Bechtold and Nick Pouch reflect on their time playing for Baldwin volleyball.

Strong boys volleyball season ends with playoff loss

Elizabeth Perston and Victoria Di Cesare
May 15, 2019
The `Beyond Baldwin' podcast features discussions with students and staff who are world travelers.

`Beyond Baldwin’ podcast interviews BHS world travelers

Lena Barakat and Elizabeth Perston
May 10, 2019
The baseball team won 12-3 on Tuesday in a non-section game away against Keystone Oaks.

Baseball notches big win over Keystone Oaks

Victoria De Cesare and Elizabeth Perston
May 8, 2019
Each song delivers a clear and deep cutting message, such as in “Handmade Heaven,” where Marina sings about inner peace and acceptance.

New sound works well for Marina

Elizabeth Perston, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
Baldwin's boys tennis team plays in the spring sports season.

Boys tennis closes season with loss to West Allegheny

Elizabeth Perston and Grace Hampton
April 30, 2019
With the introduction of reusable materials comes the issue of reduced convenience. It is arguably less convenient to carry a reusable cup or straw everywhere, but the benefits ultimately pay off. People have adapted to carrying around their phones, credit cards, and keys, so it shouldn’t take long to adjust to eco-friendly options.

Eco-friendly products make waves

Elizabeth Perston, Staff Writer
April 2, 2019
The girls tennis team plays in the fall sports season.

Boys tennis suffers tough loss

Elizabeth Perston and Lena Barakat
April 2, 2019
The varsity girls lacrosse team has been working hard in practice.

Girls lacrosse comes up short against Char Valley

Elizabeth Perston and Victoria Dicesare
March 28, 2019
Nagy is hoping for a positive response from seniors, and will be putting out a response survey for their opinions on the day.“I think an event like this will speak volumes for the school. I’d love to do it again in the future.” Nagy said.

Administration plans program for seniors Friday

Elizabeth Perston and Grace Hampton
March 27, 2019
Junior Maleah Pacella plays shortstop for the girls softball team.

Communication will be key to softball’s season

Elizabeth Perston and Victoria Di Cesare
March 18, 2019
College Board has changed the AP World curriculum to begin at 1200 C.E.

College Board changes AP World History class

Lindsay Bonetti and Elizabeth Perston
February 12, 2019
The Rachel's Challenge chapter at Baldwin, lead by Cherri Foote, promotes kindness.

VIDEO STORY: Rachel’s Challenge chain of names provides link

Victoria Di Cesare and Elizabeth Perston
February 12, 2019
Aside from lacking a split-screen option, the 2019 Resident Evil 2 remake is an indisputable success, combining fresh, clean graphics with the nostalgic familiarity of the past.

Capcom goes back to roots with Resident Evil 2 remake

Elizabeth Perston, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
Staff writers name their best and worst songs of the decade.

PODCAST: Best, worst songs of the decade so far

Lindsay Bonetti, Lena Barakat, Elizabeth Perston, and Tori DiCesare
January 16, 2019
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