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Evelyn Esek

Evelyn Esek, News Editor

News Editor Evelyn Esek is a senior and a third-year member of the Purbalite. She is in the BHS color guard and loves knitting and crocheting, collecting vinyl records, and listening to music.

Senior Gabi Moder qualified for WPIAL girls tennis singles by placing second in section finals.

Moder falls short in section singles finals, but qualifies for WPIALs

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
September 15, 2023
Secretary Missy Prilla now works in the BHS counseling office.

Prilla enjoys the busy pace of counseling office

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
September 14, 2023
The Baldwin football team lost 49-3 against Thomas Jefferson on Friday night.

[Photo] Football team defeated by TJ

September 5, 2023

Podcast debates cover versions of pop songs

Rachael Bonneau, Evelyn Esek, and Aria Majcher
September 5, 2023
The sunrise over the BHS stadium this morning for Senior Sunrise.

Senior Sunrise tradition continues with Class of 2024

Evelyn Esek
August 31, 2023
Seniors Savannah Waleko and Chloe Sabold enter the building after Keystone Rewards Study Hall.

[Photo] Students return to Baldwin High School on the first day of school

August 28, 2023
Shawn Negley enjoyed kayaking with his family at Findley Lake, New York.

Family, friends share memories of Shawn Negley

Evelyn Esek, Eli Traud, and Hailey Dietz
June 5, 2023
Surfin Safari is the debut album by the Beach Boys.

Essential Listening: Beach Boys still bring summer hype

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
May 22, 2023
The horn section of the band Chicago performs in concert.

Chicago’s second album provides sentimental songs

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
May 4, 2023

Podcast: Organizers discuss Lip Dub plans

Ava Bell and Evelyn Esek
April 19, 2023

Video story: Tri-M hosts open mic night

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
April 14, 2023
Senior Braden Yokopenic qualified for WPIAL boys tennis singles.

Yokopenic’s WPIAL run comes to an end

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
April 12, 2023
The Baldwin indoor percussion and color guard competes with other schools around the area.

Percussion and guard improve scores at Norwin

Evelyn Esek and Hailey Dietz
April 3, 2023
Baldwins boys tennis team plays in the spring sports season.

Boys tennis falls to TJ, Yokopenic picks up win

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
March 23, 2023
Junior Brianna Rodgers shows off the adapted push-button sewing machine.

Starting a business sews up another achievement for Rodgers

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
March 21, 2023
Some students have expressed frustration with the scheduling process this year.

New scheduling plan gets mixed response from students

Evelyn Esek, Hailey Dietz, Seth Franco, and Brendan Harris
March 13, 2023
Interim Principal John M. Saras looks forward to the positive changes for Baldwin High School.

Tomaszewski’s paternity leave brings new changes to administration

Evelyn Esek, Mandy Wu, and Hailey Dietz
March 1, 2023
Emma Overlingas has decided to attend Westminster College to play Division III tennis.

Westminster serves up what Overlingas is looking for

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
February 7, 2023
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland, Ohio.

Rock Hall broadens view of music genres with new nomination class

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
February 6, 2023
The Unified Bocce Team competes in the winter sport season.

[Photo] Unified Bocce beats Bethel

February 3, 2023
Scanlon cheers for both the Baldwin High School sideline and competitive teams.

[Photo] Scanlon perseveres through injury in cheerleading

January 27, 2023
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Wrestling team falls to USC

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
January 19, 2023
Engott with his doctors and nurses the day he was released from the hospital.

Engott received heart transplant due to rare genetic disease

Evelyn Esek and Hailey Dietz
January 19, 2023
The Baldwin gymnastics team places third at states on Saturday.

Gymnastics team defeats North Allegheny

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
January 13, 2023
The Baldwin bowling team plays in the south division of the WPIBL.

Girls bowling picks up first win; boys suffer first loss against Belle Vernon

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
December 22, 2022
Phys. Ed Teacher Tim Laughlin has been teaching at BHS for 21 years.

Laughlin says phys ed classes have changed, but mission the same

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
December 9, 2022
Trans-Siberian Orchestra draws crowds with their memorable riffs and unique Christmas themes.

The 16 School Days of Christmas: Trans-Siberian Orchestra infuses classic Christmas music with rock sounds

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
December 8, 2022
Christine McVie was known for her melodic voice and her songwriting abilities.

Essential Listening: McVie’s album proves she was ‘One in a Million’

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
December 1, 2022
The dress code has been a topic of conversation since a September protest.

[Photo] Administration to meet with students to discuss dress code

November 3, 2022

Video story: Baldwin Idol showcases school talent

Hailey Dietz, Evelyn Esek, and Kenzie Hirt
November 21, 2022
Styx performing at the HEB Center in Cedar Park, Texas on July 31, 2017.

Essential Listening: `Renegade’ a Pittsburgh staple, but album brings other Styx hits

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
November 21, 2022
Baldwins boys and girls cross country teams compete in meets and invitationals.

Freshmen a big part of cross country season

Eli Traud, Evelyn Esek, and Mandy Wu
November 4, 2022

Top Rock podcast ranks the best albums from the Eagles

Amanda Booth and Evelyn Esek
November 4, 2022

Vinyl proves that music can be an experience

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
November 1, 2022
Freshman Leland Lepperd is in his second year playing for the marching band.

[Photo] Freshman Lepperd makes a big impression on marching band

October 21, 2022
Seniors Ben Cramer and Tanner Matthews warm up for the third period of play.

Hockey team comeback falls short against Seneca Valley

Evelyn Esek and Hailey Dietz
October 18, 2022
The Baldwin Highlander Marching Band performs in the 2A PIMBA division.

[Photo] Competition moved inside, but band members happy with performance

October 3, 2022
The Purple Platter sign appears in the South Cafe of the high school.

Starting Monday, all students qualify for free breakfasts again

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
September 30, 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
The Baldwin boys golf team plays in the 3A division.

Baldwin boys golf is defeated by TJ

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
September 21, 2022
Baldwin’s varsity boys soccer team competes in the 4A division.

Boys soccer picks up big win against Hempfield

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
September 16, 2022
Brigetta Del Re holds a public library card in the BHS library.

Program aims to give every high school student a public library card

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
September 12, 2022
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Video: What is your summer job?

Evelyn Esek and Alisha Katel
June 6, 2022

Video story: We Are Neighbors event brings community together

Evelyn Esek and Simran Rijal
May 31, 2022
Sophomore Ryan Bischoff (left) and sophomore Brayden Klingensmith are junior firefighters at Station 104.

5 junior firefighters answer the call

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
May 27, 2022
Lacrosse plays another game.

Boys lacrosse loses to Hempfield

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
April 22, 2022
The fine and practical arts department will host Arts Week to share student work.

Arts Week to highlight student work

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
April 14, 2022
Braden Yokopenic plays at WPIALS as first boys tennis player in years for Baldwin.

Yokopenic’s WPIAL tennis journey comes to an end

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
April 13, 2022
Senior Braden Yokopenic qualified for WPIAL boys tennis singles.

Yokopenic set to compete in boys singles WPIAL tennis finals

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
Vinyl Remains is located at 692 Washington Rd. in Mount Lebanon.

Vinyl Remains seeks younger audiences

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
Many classic songs become a key part of pop culture, and the artists who performed them become known as legacy acts.

Fans of older artists shouldn’t ignore their new songs

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writers
April 8, 2022
The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ newest album, Unlimited Love, still has a classic Chili Peppers funk-rock sound, even 30 years after their debut album.

Red Hot Chili Peppers keep the classic rock sound with their new album

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
April 5, 2022

Podcast: Crew, pit orchestra offer unique perspectives on school musical

Evelyn Esek and Seth Franco
March 28, 2022
A classic album Tango In The Night does not get enough recognition.

Essential Listening: Fleetwood Mac’s `Tango’ unjustly overlooked

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
The overnight success of the word game Wordle has now brought several spin-offs.

From Wordle to Worldle, Heardle, and Nerdle: More games await

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
March 16, 2022
Senior Abby Rodgers recently received the Peter R. Marsh Foundation Silent Servant Award, which is given to students who serve their communities through volunteer work.

Rodgers receives Silent Servant Award for volunteer work

Evelyn Esek and Mandy Wu
March 9, 2022

Video story: After School Special puts spotlight on the arts

Evelyn Esek and Alisha Katel
March 2, 2022
Swim team loses their final meet of the season.

Girls swim defeats Elizabeth Forward; boys fall by 3 points

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
February 9, 2022
The Zealot Gene includes songs similar to their previous hits, with their signature fairytale-style flute in some songs and driving drum beats in others.

Tull’s ‘The Zealot Gene’ alternates between rock and progressive style

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
February 3, 2022
New viral word game Wordle offers quick, fun diversion

New game Wordle offers quick, fun diversion

Evelyn Esek, Club Member
January 20, 2022
Many other people have diabetes, and rely on insulin to live. The price of this drug has increased more than 30 percent in recent years.

Opinion: Prescription drug prices need to be addressed

Evelyn Esek, Club Member
November 11, 2021
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