The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Garrett Gusten

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer

Senior Garrett Gusten is a second-year Staff Writer. He cannot be found

Senior Mason Cerminara flies a drone through the school hallway.

Drone class reaches cruising speed

Zander Vecchione, William Thurman, and Garrett Gusten
January 14, 2025
The co-main event should also be a hot fight. Photo via UFC Store.

UFC 311 to feature 2 highly anticipated fights

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer
January 10, 2025
Baldwin High School's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.

Bowling team defeats Carlynton

Garrett Gusten, Staff writer
January 9, 2025

Video story: Cookie Extravaganza welcomes senior citizens

McKinley Beech, Garrett Gusten, and Zander Vecchione
December 18, 2024
Ab-Soul's new album "Soul Burger" doesn't compare to his previous work. Photo Courtesy Top Dawg Entertainment

New Ab-Soul album doesn’t match previous work

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer
December 3, 2024

Fight Night podcast discusses UFC 309

Sean Galentine, Garrett Gusten, and Ben Majcher
November 20, 2024

Video story: ELL students teach freshmen about refugee camps

Garrett Gusten, William Thurman, and Zander Vecchione
November 14, 2024
Seniors signed their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers.

Seniors sign their college letters of intent

Purbalite Staff
November 14, 2024
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

The 2024 school year brings new teachers

October 29, 2024
Pittsburgh ended the season on a four-game losing streak and now everyone is asking questions. Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Opinion: Fields should start for the Steelers this week

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer
October 18, 2024
"Mama's Gun" was released in the year 2000 by Erykah Badu. Photo via Motown

Essential Listening: Badu delivers psychedelic soul

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024
This is Quest's sixth and final studio album. Image courtesy of Epic Records.

Essential Listening: Tribe Called Quest wrapped up career on a high note

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
Baldwin's girls tennis team competes in the fall, and boys compete in the spring.

Girls doubles tennis teams compete at WPIALs

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
Brown plays middle linebacker and offensive line for the Highlanders.

Brown recognized by Steelers for leadership skills

Garrett Gusten and Ben Majcher
September 30, 2024
Tutoring in the city inspired Aikens to teach

Tutoring in the city inspired Aikens to teach

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
If you’re looking to spice up your summer playlist, we’ve got you covered. Photo courtesy of Pexels.com

These songs will boost your summer playlists

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer
June 6, 2024

Video story: We Are Neighbors event celebrates community

Garrett Gusten, Kevin Hutchinson, and Will Penrod
May 28, 2024
"Melt My Eyez See Your Future" uses metaphors to portray Curry's thoughts. Photo via Loma Vista Recordings.

Essential Listening: Curry’s ‘See Your Future’ offers self-reflection

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer
May 20, 2024
Bonacci earns a key role on the softball team.

Bonacci steals her way into key role on softball team

Jacey Radcliffe and Garrett Gusten
May 16, 2024

Purb Take podcast discusses Steelers, NFL draft

Trevor Brain, Garrett Gusten, and Will Penrod
April 30, 2024
The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Norwin shuts out boys lacrosse

Will Penrod and Garrett Gusten
April 24, 2024
Photo via Grand Hustle Records 2014

Essential Listening: ‘Days Before Rodeo’ captures Scott in an early stage

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024

Podcast discusses essential albums

Garrett Gusten and Lucas Ovitsky
April 10, 2024
The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Boys lacrosse loses to Lebo

Garrett Gusten and Will Penrod
April 4, 2024
The co-main event should also be a hot fight. Photo via UFC Store.

The lineup for UFC 300 is underwhelming

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024

Purb Take podcast talks with basketball players about WPIAL title game

Garrett Gusten, Jules Ott, and Will Penrod
March 1, 2024
The bulletin board in teacher Rachel Murrman's classroom highlights the theme and fundraising efforts.

Annual Mini-THON brings changes in sixth year

Brielle Fisher and Garrett Gusten
February 26, 2024
Yeats new album consists of many different types of sounds, contrasting to his other albums. Photo via Capitol Records

Yeat returns with a dystopian theme and experimental sound

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024

Video story: Baldwin hosts Hall of Fame ceremony

Trevor Brain, Garrett Gusten, and Will Penrod
February 14, 2024
Benny the Butcher comes back hot with a unique, emotional album, "Everybody Can't Go." Photo Courtesy Benny the Butcher.

Benny comes back with a versatile album

Garrett Gusten, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Cheer team reaches finals at nationals, finishes 15th

Garrett Gusten and Emma Powell
February 13, 2024
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.

Girls basketball defeats Canon-Mac

Seth Franco and Garrett Gusten
February 5, 2024

Purb Take debates NFL honors candidates

Trevor Brain, Garrett Gusten, and Will Penrod
January 29, 2024
ZekeUltra recently released his sixth album, Samo. Photo courtesy of Bandcamp.

Rapper ZekeUltra tries new style, with limited success

Garrett Gusten, Club Member
January 22, 2024
American rapper Andre 3000 releases new music after over a decade. Andre 3000 by David Shankbone is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED.

Rapper Andre 3000 come back – with flute instrumentals

Garrett Gusten, Club Member
November 20, 2023

Purb Take podcast looks at Steelers, NFL trends

Trevor Brain, Garrett Gusten, and Will Penrod
November 14, 2023
Different factors contributing to the increase in prices of sneakers are becoming a problem. Photo by Mnz: https://www.pexels.com/photo/nike-shoes-on-black-backround-1598505/

Opinion: Bots, high-end fashion fans drive up sneaker prices

Garrett Gusten, Club Member
October 20, 2023
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