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
Isekai, a genre involving reincarnated characters, dominates the current manga market.

[Photo] Reincarnation theme dominates manga market

Sajan Dangal, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
The Queen's Gambit is based on the novel by Walter Tevis.

[Photo] The Queen’s Gambit turns chess into must-see TV

Taslima Chapagai, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
The season two finale of The Mandalorian is being released today.

[Photo] After rough start, Season 2 of ‘Mandalorian’ takes off

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
December 17, 2020
Taylor Swift's new record, "Evermore," comes just five months after the release of her last one.

[Photo] On new record, Taylor Swift proves she is a masterful storyteller

Lindsay Bonetti, News Editor
December 14, 2020
The musical "Tarrytown" is a retelling of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

[Photo] Review: Musical fans won’t snooze through this retelling of Sleepy Hollow

Ava Weidensall, Club Member
October 21, 2020
The Netflix series focuses on six adopted siblings who make up The Umbrella Academy, a school and home for the gifted.

[Photo] What to Binge Watch: `Umbrella Academy’ perfect for rainy day viewing

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
June 5, 2020
"The Vampire Diaries" follows a normal high schooler, Elena Gilbert, as she and her friends get sucked into the world of vampires, witches, werewolves, and hybrids.

[Photo] What to Binge Watch: Sink your teeth into `Vampire Diaries’

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
June 4, 2020
"Exodus" took Bob Marley and the Wailers to a new level of stardom.

[Photo] Essential Listening: Bob Marley, in exile, created a classic

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
June 4, 2020
Liverpool, led by manager Jurgen Klopp, will win its first title of the Premier League era.

[Photo] With soccer returning, Champions League bids will be on the line

Tyler Zeman, Staff Writer
June 4, 2020
The Hall & Oates album "H2O" features the hit "Maneater."

[Photo] Essential Listening: Hall & Oates ruled the charts in the ’80s

Astrid Senko, Multimedia Editor
June 4, 2020
The seventh and final season of the sci-fi series "The 100" has begun.

[Photo] The countdown is on for `The 100′

Abbey Stark, Staff Writer
June 4, 2020
After a promising first season, "Riverdale" has confounded viewers.

[Photo] `Riverdale,’ once promising, has become a train wreck

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
June 4, 2020
Stevie Wonder's "Innervisions" combined pioneering sounds with socially aware lyrics.

[Photo] Essential Listening: Wonder’s `Innervisions’ blazed a trail

Abby Fowler, Staff Writer
June 4, 2020
The Netflix series "Dead to Me" maintains its suspense in season two.

[Photo] Netflix series `Dead to Me’ returns with more suspense, friendship

Olivia Macellaro, Staff Writer
June 3, 2020
Jessie Reyez's album "Before Love Came to Kill Us" features different aspects of R&B.

[Photo] `Before Love’ shows off different aspects of R&B

Abbey Stark, Staff Writer
June 3, 2020
Pink Floyd's "The Wall" focuses on the character Pink and his struggles with isolation from society.

[Photo] Essential Listening: The message of `The Wall’ remains relevant

Cassie Snyder, Magazine Editor
June 3, 2020
The Electric Light Orchestra album "Time" follows a man who is transported into the future.

[Photo] Essential Listening: ELO travels through time

Bianca Puglin, Staff Writer
June 3, 2020
In "Schitt's Creek," the Roses, a family of millionaire socialites, lose all of their money and possessions to the government.

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

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
June 3, 2020
MarMar Oso's album offers a lot more than the song that became famous via TikTok.

[Photo] Review: Oso’s album offers more than that TikTok song

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
June 3, 2020
All seven seasons of "Parks and Recreation" are available on Netflix.

[Photo] Summer’s here, so head on over to `Parks’

Izzy Swanson, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
Kanye West's album "Graduation" had a huge impact on hip-hop.

[Photo] Essential Listening: West was at his best on `Graduation’

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
Actor Steve Carell and writer Greg Daniels have reunited to make the Netflix series "Space Force."

[Photo] Review:`Space Force’ fails to achieve liftoff

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
The series "Sweet Magnolias" quickly made its way up to being the fourth-most watched program on Netflix.

[Photo] `Magnolias’ makes for a sweet viewing experience

Bianca Puglin, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
Mobb Deep's sophomore album, "The Infamous," skyrocketed them into the spotlight.

[Photo] Essential Listening: Don’t overlook this `Infamous’ classic

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
Billy Joel's fifth album, "The Stranger," produced many of his biggest hits.

[Photo] Essential Listening: This record made Joel no `Stranger’ to success

Caden Harsh, Staff Writer
May 31, 2020
George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass" stands as the best solo album by a Beatle.

[Photo] Essential Listening: Don’t pass on the best solo album by a Beatle

Alli Schroeder, Design Editor
May 31, 2020
The third season of "Dynasty" features new actors portraying Alexis and Cristal Carrington.

[Photo] Despite casting changes, this series remains a `Dynasty’

Astrid Senko, Multimedia Editor
May 31, 2020
The six-part docu-series "Cheer" follows the journey of the Navarro cheer team.

[Photo] What to Binge Watch: Netflix series will give viewers something to `Cheer’ about

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
May 30, 2020
The rapper Lil Yachty recently dropped his fourth studio album, "Lil Boat 3."

[Photo] Lil Yachty delivers another fun, youthful album

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
Lennon Stella, formerly of the TV show "Nashville," has released a debut album with an indie pop feel.

[Photo] Review: Stella continues move away from `Nashville’ sound

Izzy Swanson, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020
The high school students in the Netflix series "On My Block" face obstacles growing up in a poor area of South Central Los Angeles.

[Photo] Review: `On My Block’ offers a new kind of `coming of age’ story

Abby Fowler, Staff Writer
May 5, 2020
The new Netflix series "Never Have I Ever" follows a Indian-American sophomore as she tries to improve her social standing in high school.

[Photo] Review: `Never’ adds diverse cast to typical `glow up’ teen series

Grace Esposito, News Editor
May 4, 2020
"After Hours" is the fourth studio album from the artist known as The Weeknd.

[Photo] Review: `After Hours’ might be The Weeknd’s best

Astrid Senko, Multimedia Editor
May 4, 2020
The Netflix series "Outer Banks" tries to appeal to both teens and adults.

[Photo] Review: `Outer Banks’ hunts for mix of drama, mystery

Izzy Swanson, Staff Writer
May 1, 2020
"MLB the Show 20" offers the kinds of improvements that fans wanted to see.

[Photo] MLB the Show 20 wins again

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
May 1, 2020
"Better Call Saul" blends compelling new characters with old favorites from "Breaking Bad."

[Photo] What to Binge Watch: You better watch `Saul’

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
May 1, 2020
Conspiracy theories have found a home on social media.

[Photo] Technology takes over

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
Junior Abby Marzina scored the game point that led the girls team to victory.

[Photo] Girls basketball team looks for a strong start

Adam Goldsboro, multimedia editor
December 5, 2019
SGC2066-BLACK-HPOST

[Photo] Extra senior skip day draws warning

Lindsay Bonetti and Victoria Di Cesare
November 18, 2019
The new Avengers movie wraps up phase three of the Marvel cinematic universe.

[Photo] Fans struggle to conceal spoilers in the online age

Rebecca Case, Feature Editor
April 30, 2018
10.5 PMEA

[Photo] Music students make it into PMEA Districts

Avery Greenaway and Savannah Nguyen
October 5, 2017
The March Madness NCAA tournament is the highlight of the college basketball season.

[Photo] Key storylines drive March Madness

Cody Flavell, Staff Writer
March 16, 2017
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