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
Gwen Gordon

Gwen Gordon, Entertainment Editor

Entertainment Editor Gwen Gordon is in her second year on the Purbalite. She can be found listening to music and reading.

Video story: Eckert honored with senior art showcase

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
April 28, 2025
Stone has a credible reputation because of her versatility. Photo courtesy of WIkimedia Commons.

Top 3: Stone’s acting has showcased her versatility

Gwen Gordon, Entertainment Editor
April 25, 2025
Junior Jonathan Pickell plays the euphonium for Baldwin band.

3 Baldwin students earn trip to state musical performance

Hritika Pokhrel and Gwen Gordon
April 9, 2025
Freshman Cam Temme at bat for the game against Norwin where the Highlanders won 6-2.

Temme swinging for the fences as a freshman

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
April 4, 2025
Sophomore high school guard member Chloe Barnhart made a middle school guard team.

Barnhart starts new middle school color guard team

Hritika Pokhrel and Gwen Gordon
March 14, 2025

Video story: Peebles, Presto focus of March senior art showcase

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
March 7, 2025

Video story: Attention to detail earns Neuhaus art showcase

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
February 20, 2025
Junior Max Marzina shoots a free throw in the second half against Penn-Trafford.

Penn-Trafford upsets boys basketball in first round of playoffs

Hritika Pokhrel, Emma Powell, Trevor Brain, and Gwen Gordon
February 19, 2025
O.J Simpson was a famous former football star that later would become a murder suspect. Photo via Netflix.

New O.J. Simpson documentary revisits infamous case

Gwen Gordon, Entertainment Editor
February 13, 2025
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.

Girls basketball defeats Uniontown

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
January 31, 2025

Video story: Wilson honored with Senior Art Showcase

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
January 29, 2025
The long-term plans for TikTok in the United States are still uncertain.

Baldwin TikTok users sound off on potential ban

Arpan Basnet, McKinley Beech, Gwen Gordon, and Hritika Pokhrel
January 15, 2025
The girls volleyball team meets in their huddle to discuss the game plan. Photo courtesy of Jason Jonas.

Jonas, a Big 56 Coach of the Year, sets up volleyball team for future success

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
January 9, 2025

Video story: Orchestra presents winter concert

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
December 17, 2024

Video story: Artwork by Landis focus of showcase

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
December 17, 2024
Saldana incorporates her dancing skills in her movies which are a nice addition. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Top 3: Saldana uses her acting and dancing skills to give outstanding performances.

Gwen Gordon, Entertainment Editor
December 10, 2024
Freshman Casey Maloney competes as a jammer in roller derby. Photo courtesy of Casey Maloney.

Her ‘Brat’ season rolls on

Hritika Pokhrel and Gwen Gordon
December 4, 2024
Image courtesy of Hulu. 'The Great' is a great depiction of the historical figures even though it isn't entirely accurate.

What to Binge Watch: ‘The Great’ offers a humorous look at famous leaders

Gwen Gordon, Entertainment Editor
December 2, 2024

Video story: Murajda’s art focus of senior showcase

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
November 25, 2024

Podcast debates the return of 2000’s fashion

Gwen Gordon, Hritika Pokhrel, and Emma Powell
November 22, 2024
Don’t Move is riveting, easy to follow along with, and keeps watchers interested throughout. Image via Netflix.

Netflix original ‘Don’t Move’ cranks up the suspense

Gwen Gordon, Entertainment Editor
November 14, 2024
Valorant is a first person shooter, that was released in 2020. Photo via Riot Games

Valorant team falls to New Jersey school

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
November 13, 2024

Video story: Austin recognized with art showcase

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
November 2, 2024

Podcast discusses how corporate brands ruin memes

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
October 22, 2024

Video story: Carnival celebrates homecoming

Gwen Gordon, Hritika Pokhrel, and Emma Powell
October 16, 2024
The Crown highlights the adult life of Queen Elizabeth II and her family's role in Great Britain. Photo via Netflix.

What to Binge Watch: The royals struggle in ‘The Crown’

Gwen Gordon, Entertainment Editor
October 15, 2024
Depp always brings interesting characters to the table by his variety of roles. Image via Google.

Top 3: Depp always creates unique characters

Gwen Gordon, Entertainment Editor
September 30, 2024
Girls soccer loses 6-0 to USC after putting up a good fight.

Girls soccer falls to Peters

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
September 19, 2024
Ed Helbig coached at Baldwin for 49 years and taught in the district for 42 years. Photo contributed by Jeremy McCullough.

Baldwin sports community mourns 2 deaths

Josephine Wysocki, Anne Hampton, Hritika Pokhrel, Gwen Gordon, and Alayna Scanlon
September 12, 2024
New Netflix movie The Deliverance is a horror movie with mild jumpscares. Image via Netflix.

‘Deliverance’ fails to deliver enough scares

Gwen Gordon, Entertainment Editor
September 12, 2024
Experts say shows like "Grey's Anatomy" are unrealistic and give unhelpful insight. Image via ABC

No ‘Bones’ about it

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
June 4, 2024
Viola Davis has starred in many different roles. Viola Davis by Gage Skidmore/a> is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic.

Top 3: Davis shines in a variety of roles

Gwen Gordon, Staff Writer
May 7, 2024
Margo Robbie is a famous actress who has starred in many movies. Margot Robbie by

Top Three: Robbie brings varied characters to life

Gwen Gordon, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Adam Sandler stands out in all of his comedy movies, setting a great impression for himself and his films. Photo via Britannica

Top Three: Sandler’s comedies stand out

Gwen Gordon, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
"What Jennifer Did" is a true crime documentary only on Netflix. Photo courtesy of Netflix.

‘What Jennifer Did’ tells a great true-crime story, but too slowly

Gwen Gordon, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
The Spanish Princess is a drama that provides a new and fresh perspective on the Tudor era. Photo courtesy of Starz.

What to Binge Watch: ‘Spanish Princess’ tells Catherine of Aragon’s story

Gwen Gordon, Staff Writer
April 4, 2024
Kate Middleton, also known as Catherine, Princess of Wales. Kate Middleton by Northern Ireland Office is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED.

Opinion: Middleton, royals deserve some privacy

Gwen Gordon, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024

Podcast discusses Disney actors who become musicians

Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel
March 20, 2024
The Theatre class proposed specific Drama Club sessions so anyone could act and put together scenes for fun. Photo courtesy of Booyabazooka

Drama Club hopes to increase participation

Jacey Radcliffe and Gwen Gordon
March 15, 2024
Teenage Kraken is a story about finding friends and discovering your true self. Photo courtesy of IMDb.

Animated movie awakens a teen ‘Kraken’

Gwen Gordon, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 2A division.

Ice hockey loses to Lebo

Gwen Gordon, Hritika Pokhrel
February 23, 2024
New movie 'Orion and the Dark' leaves viewers confused.

Animated movie ‘Orion’ leaves viewers in the dark

Gwen Gordon, staff writer
February 14, 2024

Video story: Electives Fair offers info on courses

Gwen Gordon, Ethan Green, and Hritika Pokhrel
February 8, 2024
Recently released film, 'Lift,' features actor Kevin Hart taking on a role outside of comedy. Courtesy of Netflix

‘Lift’ keeps viewers guessing

Gwen Gordon, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.

Girls basketball loses to Lebo in overtime

Gwen Gordon and Ethan Green
January 26, 2024
They are good to listen to when listeners feel down. Photo via Disruptor Records/Columbia Records.

Cameron leaves Disney life behind with new album

Gwen Gordon, Club Member
January 23, 2024

Podcast discusses trends in horror movies

Maddy Behr, Gwen Gordon, and Hritika Pokhrel
November 22, 2023
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a member of "The Squad" in Congress, has adopted a lower profile recently. Photo via Franmarie_Metzler;_U.S._House_Office_of_Photography.

`The Squad’ has been more quiet lately – mostly

Gwen Gordon, Club Member
November 6, 2023
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