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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
Erin Fader

Erin Fader, Design Editor

Erin Fader is a senior and the design editor for the Purbalite. You can usually find her either cheering on the Baldwin Highlanders or sitting in a cocoon of blankets reading fan fiction. She also enjoys anything having to do with potatoes.

In "Schitt's Creek," the Roses, a family of millionaire socialites, lose all of their money and possessions to the government.

What to Binge Watch: “Schitt’s Creek” is perfect for these times

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
June 3, 2020
AT&T has launched the streaming service HBO Max, which essentially replaces HBO Now.

Column: HBO Max has `Friends,” but costs a lot

Erin Fader, Design Editor
May 30, 2020
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.

Getting away from home will expand students’ horizons

Erin Fader, Design Editor
May 28, 2020
Graduation caps are tossed into the air at the end of a previous Baldwin graduation.

Opinion: District doing its best to help seniors with prom, graduation plans

Erin Fader, Design Editor
May 2, 2020
Yogurt was a popular staple snack for many student lunches.

Do you remember?

Erin Fader, Design Editor
March 4, 2020
Tori Tamborino will compete with Carlow's track and field team this upcoming school year.

[Photo] Tori Tamborino

Olivia Macellaro, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Senior Mason Stahl commits to Penn State University where he will play football.

[Photo] Mason Stahl

Olivia Macellaro, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Darryn Sleeman will continue her lacrosse career at Chatham University.

[Photo] Darryn Sleeman

Alli Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
February 27, 2020
Kenzie Shandor commits to Chatham University where she will compete in track and field.

[Photo] Kenzie Shandor

Sarah Watkins, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Zach Pettit commits to Seton Hill to continue playing lacrosse.

[Photo] Zach Pettit

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Naseer Penn will play football at the University of Maine.

[Photo] Naseer Penn

Ethan Spozarski, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Riley Nolan commits to Chatham University where she will play soccer.

[Photo] Riley Nolan

Izzy Swanson, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Olivia Kniola will attend Alderson Broaddus University as a member of their acrobatics and tumbling team.

[Photo] Olivia Kniola

Victoria Di Cesare, Sports Editor
February 26, 2020
Matt Bauman will be continuing his football career at Mount Union.

[Photo] Matt Bauman

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
The Boys Basketball team has beat Franklin Regional to improve their record to 3-1.

Girls basketball clinches playoffs

Grace Hampton and Erin Fader
February 4, 2020
Holiday break is about relaxing and enjoying time with friends and family, not a time to do homework assignments.

The 14 School Days of Christmas: All I Want for Christmas is No Homework

Erin Fader, Design Editor
December 17, 2019

VIDEO: District celebrates senior citizens with cookies, music

Erin Fader, Grace Esposito, and Cassie Snyder
December 16, 2019

SLIDESHOW: Baldwin hosts its third annual Cookie Extravaganza

Erin Fader and Grace Esposito
December 13, 2019
"Noelle" does a brilliant job at capturing the spirit of Christmas.

The 14 School Days of Christmas: “Noelle” shares holiday spirit

Erin Fader, Design Editor
December 9, 2019
Gillian Geyer and Avery Pasquale package up cell phones for the day. About 40 students participated in the iFocus, or "no phone" day, event to benefit Toys For Tots today.

Students lock up their phones to help needy kids

Alli Schroeder and Erin Fader
December 3, 2019
Baldwin is participating in iFocus or No Phone Day on December 3rd.

Students to give up phone for charity

Erin Fader and Alli Schroeder
November 25, 2019
For many seniors, their final year is a time full of waiting for college acceptance.

Senior year, the waiting game

Erin Fader, Design Editor
November 20, 2019

Video: Dr. Harrold joins Purb Taste Test team as they try the Gobblerito

Cassie Snyder, Grace Esposito, and Erin Fader
November 18, 2019

Video: Taste testing Pizza Hut’s Cheez-It pizza

Cassie Snyder, Grace Esposito, and Erin Fader
November 6, 2019
Dawson's return to Youtube excites fans as he partners with fellow Youtuber Jeffree Star.

Shane Dawson returns to Youtube with new documentary series

Erin Fader, Design Editor
October 7, 2019
Bethel tied the game in the second half at 1-1, but Baldwin never gave up.

Girls soccer team rebounds against Brashear

Erin Fader, Design Editor
September 9, 2019
The girls tennis team plays in the fall sports season.

Girls tennis team wins against Plum

Erin Fader and Grace Esposito
September 4, 2019
"To those who are not fond of reality television, this drama seems juvenile. But anyone who gives these shows a try quickly learns why the drama is so enthralling."

Drama overpowers ethics in reality TV

Erin Fader, Copy Chief
June 3, 2019
The public wants to know all about the final issue of the Purbalite, so Purby the Purbalite mascot holds a press conference.

New video: Purby the Purbalite mascot holds a press conference

Cassie Snyder, Elizabeth Solenday, Avery Greenaway, Grace Esposito, and Erin Fader
May 23, 2019
Overall, Swift’s new single is cringey beyond belief. If the rest of her album is similar, she may lose some of her longtime, die-hard fans.

Swift’s new single lacks substance

Erin Fader, Copy Chief
May 7, 2019
The Class of 2021 will have their senior interviews on Tuesday.

Students urged to take the LEAD to avoid substance abuse, social media problems

Erin Fader and Mitch Davis
April 11, 2019
Kadrie also loves being backstage. Some of her favorite high school memories have been made through stage crew.

Stage crew keeps musical running smoothly

Elizabeth Solenday and Erin Fader
April 11, 2019
Students gather in the North Cafeteria for their portion of the event.

Baldwin presents first lip dub in four years

Grace Esposito, Devon Schroeder, Cassie Snyder, and Erin Fader
April 8, 2019
The varsity girls lacrosse team has been working hard in practice.

Girls lacrosse wins Allderdice game

Devon Schroeder and Erin Fader
April 4, 2019
The Baldwin competitive cheerleading mat team placed third in the nation at Disney in February, the highest-ever finish for any Baldwin cheer team.

[Photo] OPINION: There’s a lot more to cheerleading than you think

Grace Hampton, Staff Writer
March 26, 2019
The Jonas Brothers’ new single, “Sucker,” came out at midnight and already is No. 1 in trending on YouTube.

Jonas Brothers return after 6 year hiatus

Erin Fader, Copy Chief
March 1, 2019
Viewers will be truly immersed as the film makes them both laugh and cry, and they will relate to the romantic struggles every step of the way.

Isn’t It Romantic surprises viewers with strong positive theme

Erin Fader, Copy Chief
March 1, 2019
Girls practice for their competition in the Baldwin gymnastics studio.

Gymnastics shows impressive performance at states

Erin Fader and Mitch Davis
March 1, 2019
The cheerleaders already have qualified to compete at nationals in Florida later this year.

[Photo] Competitive cheerleading places third in nation

Victoria Di Cesare, Caden Harsh, and Fiona Selden
February 12, 2019
Davic's last show was held on Saturday, November 5th, wrapping up her series of original musicals that  were made to raise money for children.

Davic prepares for fifth original musical at Baldwin

Grace Esposito and Erin Fader
January 3, 2019
Senior citizens take cookies at the Cookie Extravaganza at the high school.

VIDEO: Cookie Extravaganza shares holiday spirit with seniors

Paige Crawley, Erin Fader, and Natalie Zgurich
December 14, 2018
By truly appreciating the cherished people in your life, you too can get back your Christmas spirit and your love for the season.

The 15 School Days of Christmas: Losing Christmas spirit and how to get it back

Erin Fader, Copy Chief
December 7, 2018
The film includes the stories behind the creation of numerous songs, including the movie’s namesake, “Bohemian Rhapsody.” These songs really add to the overall feel of the film.

“Bohemian Rhapsody” tells emotional story of Queen

Erin Fader, Copy Chief
November 7, 2018
Dawson plans to make this series eight parts, and the first video, which was released Tuesday, was 40 minutes long.

Dawson looks to unveil truth behind Jake Paul

Erin Fader, Copy Chief
September 26, 2018
Whenever people are in dangerous, dire situations, they sometimes are able to step into leadership roles they usually would not take. Brentwood High School teacher Katy Phillips was one such person on Sept. 11, 2001.

Leadership class hears from 9/11 Ground Zero survivor

Cassie Snyder and Erin Fader
September 14, 2018
Yauch heading to WPIALs to be seeded, meaning and will not have to compete in the first round.

Yauch wins section championship for girls tennis

Erin Fader, Copy Chief
September 14, 2018
Whenever people are in dangerous, dire situations, they sometimes are able to step into leadership roles they usually would not take. Brentwood High School teacher Katy Phillips was one such person on Sept. 11, 2001.

Baldwin students to hear personal 9/11 testimony in class

Erin Fader and Cassie Snyder
September 10, 2018
New movie The Kissing Booth leaves viewers on edge of seat

New movie The Kissing Booth leaves viewers on edge of seat

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
May 24, 2018
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons License.

Bath bombs bring a new element of surprise

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018
The flyer for the Spring Fling Senior Kaleigh Varney made.

Senior Class brings Spring Fling to Baldwin

Savannah Nguyen, Sarah Fader, and Erin Fader
May 7, 2018

VIDEO: ABCD Arts Week and pep rally

Taylor Donahue, Erin Fader, and Jarrod Chermely
April 17, 2018
Patriotic and proud: Junior Thomas Rechtorik shows off his project honoring Civil War veterans. Rechtorik is one of several students who have worked on earning the Eagle Scout rank.

Scouts reach new heights

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
April 16, 2018
New shop class puts focus on careers

New shop class puts focus on careers

Prudence Nowicki and Erin Fader
April 12, 2018
Cheering for success: The Baldwin competitive cheerleading team competed in nationals in Orlando. Earlier the team finished fourth in states.

[Photo] Big season gives reason to cheer

Natalie Zgurich and Brenna Green
April 11, 2018
Rise is a disappointing doppleganger of Glee

Rise is a disappointing doppleganger of Glee

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
"The Dying Girl" trope kills cinematic originality

“The Dying Girl” trope kills cinematic originality

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018
Early starts come at a cost to teens

Early starts come at a cost to teens

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
Photo via flickr under Creative Commons license.

Kahoot Night to be rescheduled

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
Both the mat and game day cheer teams placed first overall, as well as topping their division opponents. Junior Alaina Wodarek won first place in tumbling.

[Photo] Competitive cheerleading sets sights on states, nationals

Purdence Nowicki, Rachel Stofanak, and Jarrod Chermely
January 16, 2018
Art gallery spreads awareness

Art gallery spreads awareness

Morgan Ott, Anamarie Martinez, and Erin Fader
January 24, 2018
The Greatest Showman promotes a positive message

The Greatest Showman promotes a positive message

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
December 21, 2017
Baldwin bus garage gives back

Baldwin bus garage gives back

Erin Fader and Sarah Fader
December 13, 2017

District hosts first Cookie Extravaganza for seniors

By Morgan Ott, Sarah Fader, and Erin Fader
December 13, 2017
The use of technology can be quite beneficial, but also damaging to society.

Chromebooks begin new era

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017

Hundred Acres Manor disappoints this year

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
October 26, 2017
Boy Scouts are now accepting girls

Boy Scouts are now accepting girls

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
October 13, 2017
The boys volleyball team lost to Canon Mac on Thursday night.

Girls volleyball sweeps Peters Township

Erin Fader and Prudence Nowicki
September 6, 2017
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