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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
Hailey Dietz

Hailey Dietz, Staff Writer

Staff Writer Hailey Dietz is a senior and a second-year Purbalite member. In her free time she can be found swimming, reading, and participating in color guard.

The characters in the show all are very likable. They all have different personalities that lend themselves to a good show dynamic. Photo via Mercury Filmworks

What to Binge Watch: ‘Hilda’ provides magic for all ages

Hailey Dietz, Staff Writer
May 24, 2024

Podcast debates Taylor Swift oversaturation, haters

Hailey Dietz, Katie Fillipih, and Raven Spano
May 23, 2024
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.

Senior Farewell: High school years built my confidence

Hailey Dietz, Staff Writer
May 20, 2024
The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.

Playoff-bound boys volleyball team defeats Peters Township

Hailey Dietz, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
Kameron Locy (center) works with the Carnegie Mellon University Girls of Steel robotics team in the world championship competition in Houston. Photo provided by Kameron Locy.

Locy’s robotics knowledge takes her to world championship

Hailey Dietz and Lucas Ovitsky
May 10, 2024
Sophomore Kelly Campion was nominated for Gene Kelly Best Supporting Actress. Photo Courtesy of Evelyn Esek.

Campion flying high with Gene Kelly Awards nomination

Evelyn Esek and Hailey Dietz
May 8, 2024

Video story: Talent show raises funds for charity

Maddy Behr, Hailey Dietz, and Zander Vecchione
April 26, 2024
Benson Boone's debut album is relatively good, but overall predictable. Photo via Night Street Records, Inc./Warner Records Inc.

Benson Boone’s debut album is solid, but nothing new

Hailey Dietz, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024

Podcast discusses Taylor Jenkins Reid novels

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
April 15, 2024

Podcast debates the best children’s cartoons

Hailey Dietz, Katie Fillipih, and Raven Spano
March 22, 2024

Video story: SeaPerch readies for competition

Hailey Dietz and Zander Vecchione
March 22, 2024

Video story: Spring blood drive aims to save lives

Hailey Dietz, Raven Spano, and Eliza Swanson
March 21, 2024
The Baldwin girls softball team loses after a hard fought game against NA.

Softball defeats West Mifflin in season opener

Raven Spano and Hailey Dietz
March 18, 2024
The Last Airbender is a decent live-action remake of the original show. Photo via Netflix.

‘Last Airbender’ remake does not live up to the original

Hailey Dietz, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
Baldwin High School's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.

Bowling team competes at regionals

Hailey Dietz and Raven Spano
March 5, 2024
A meeting between student ambassadors and new students was held at the Baldwin Bean

Student Ambassador program makes connections

Hailey Dietz and Katie Fillipih
February 27, 2024

Gameday Gossip podcast talks Super Bowl, Swift, and female sports fans

Hailey Dietz, Molly Gorman, and Jules Ott
February 15, 2024
Baldwin High School's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.

Bowling team qualifies for regionals

Hailey Dietz and Raven Spano
February 15, 2024
The Iron Flame novel is hard to keep up with.

Iron Flame is a novel with a messy plot

Hailey Dietz, staff writer
February 12, 2024
Bluey was released in 2018 and is an australian children's show

Children’s show `Bluey’ offers a positive vibe that’s a hit with teens

Hailey Dietz, Multimedia editor
June 7, 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
Senior Lila Kelley has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress in the Gene Kelly Awards.

Kelley nominated for Best Supporting Actress in Gene Kelly Awards

Ava Bell and Hailey Dietz
May 10, 2023
The Fighting Highlander boys lacrosse team compete in the WPIAL 2A division.

Boys Lacrosse loses to Central Catholic

Hailey Dietz, Multimedia editor
May 1, 2023

Video story: Tri-M hosts open mic night

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
April 14, 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
Baldwin students win first place at Sea Perch regional competition

Baldwin students win first place at Sea Perch regional competition

Hailey Dietz and Dibya Ghimirey
March 27, 2023
Baldwin's 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
The Seven Husband 's of Evelyn Hugo is a novel written by Taylor Jenkins Reid

`Evelyn Hugo’ is a novel that lives up to the hype

Hailey Dietz, Multimedia editor
March 22, 2023
Junior Matthew Colwell participates in 'Deaf for a Day' for ASL class.

ASL class participates in `Deaf for a Day’

Hailey Dietz, Multimedia editor
March 20, 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
The baldwin special olympics club volunteered at the special olympics winter games

Baldwin students volunteer at Special Olympics Winter Games

Hailey Dietz and Alisha Katel
February 16, 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 Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.

Boys Basketball falls to Upper St. Clair in overtime

Hailey Dietz, Multimedia editor
January 18, 2023
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Hockey team comeback falls short against Peters Township

Hailey Dietz, Multimedia editor
December 13, 2022
Jim Henson movies have great themes and morals and a cozy Christmas feeling.

The 16 School Days of Christmas: Add more Muppets to your holiday viewing traditions

Hailey Dietz, Multimedia Editor
December 13, 2022
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Competitive cheer team named grand champions at weekend competition

Hailey Dietz, Multimedia editor
December 12, 2022
Math teacher Thomas Simcho has been teaching at BHS for 23 years.

For Simcho, math is a process that requires dedication

Hailey Dietz, Multimedia Editor
December 9, 2022

Video story: Baldwin Idol showcases school talent

Hailey Dietz, Evelyn Esek, and Kenzie Hirt
November 21, 2022

Podcast: Cast members discuss winter play

Hailey Dietz, Maddison Houser, and Alisha Katel
November 2, 2022

Digital music makes listening easier

Hailey Dietz, Multimedia Editor
November 1, 2022

Video story: The Baldwin Bean is back in action

Eli Traud, Maddison Houser, and Hailey Dietz
October 26, 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 varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Ice hockey defeats Canon-Mac

Hailey Dietz and Amanda Booth
October 12, 2022
Baldwin’s boys and girls cross country teams placed fourth and sixth respectively in Tuesday’s section meet.

Boys, girls cross country teams earn top 10 finishes at invitational

Simran Rijal and Hailey Dietz
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
The Baldwin boys soccer team plays in 3A and the girls team plays in 4A.

Boys soccer picks up big win against Hempfield

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
September 16, 2022
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted 7 players in the 2022 NFL Draft.

It’s a long shot, but the Steelers could pull off an upset

Hailey Dietz, Club Member
January 14, 2022
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