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The student news site of Baldwin High School

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Jaiman White

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Jaiman White is a senior and this is his third year on The Purbalite staff. Jaiman can be seen in his natural habitat, in the back corner of the Purbalite room, making his case for why the UFC is awesome.

Purb Take podcast seniors look back at their favorite moments

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, Tyler Zeman, and Ethan Coulehan
June 4, 2020
"Exodus" took Bob Marley and the Wailers to a new level of stardom.

Essential Listening: Bob Marley, in exile, created a classic

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
June 4, 2020
There are so many emotions brought up by the story of George Floyd.

Opinion: When will we all learn to stand together?

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
June 1, 2020

Purb Take discusses top international athletes

Jaiman White, Colton Brain, Victoria Di Cesare, and Mason Hurley
May 29, 2020
The debut album from the Wu-Tang Clan shifted the focus in rap back to New York City.

Essential Listening: The Wu-Tang Clan’s debut brought the ruckus

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
May 29, 2020

Purb Take podcasts debates sports dynasties

Jaiman White, Tyler Zeman, Ethan Coulehan, and Adam Goldsboro
May 27, 2020
The NHL's new playoff format will bring in some underdogs.

NHL’s return offers Pens another shot at title

Chris Bobuk and Jaiman White
May 27, 2020
"The Last Dance" documentary series confirms Michael Jordan's standing as basketball's greatest player.

‘Last Dance’ follows Jordan on his hero’s journey to greatness

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
May 19, 2020
UFC on Saturday became the first American sports league to return to action since the coronavirus shutdown.

UFC emerges as leader in the return of live sports

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
May 11, 2020
Jeff Ackermann, who won five WPIAL titles with Moon Township and Pine-Richland, is the new Baldwin boys basketball coach.

New boys hoops coach has a tradition of winning

Adam Goldsboro, Jaiman White, Ethan Coulehan, Zachary Wyse, and Tyler Zeman
May 7, 2020
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker spoke up about his struggles.

A sports hero shows he’s only human

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
May 1, 2020
"Appetite for Destruction," the debut album from Guns N' Roses, changed the direction of rock and roll in the 1980s.

Essential Listening: Guns N’ Roses had an `Appetite’ for change

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
April 23, 2020

Purb Take runs a mock NFL draft

Jaiman White and Ethan Coulehan
April 22, 2020

Purb Take looks at Steelers and the draft

Jaiman White and Ethan Coulehan
April 22, 2020
Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa has released a new album, "The Saga of Wiz Khalifa."

Review: Wiz follows his blueprint on new album released today

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
April 20, 2020
Dr. Dre's first solo album, The Chronic, changed the world of music.

Essential Listening: Dr. Dre’s solo debut changed rap forever

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
April 20, 2020
Coping with the COVID-19 crisis and self isolation is difficult. Netflix stand up comedies can provide stress relief.

What to Binge Watch: Laughter is the best medicine

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
April 14, 2020
After a successful career at Derry High, football coach Tim Sweeney has been named the new football coach for Baldwin High School.

Tim Sweeney named the new football coach of Baldwin High School

Jaiman White, Ethan Coulehan, Adam Goldsboro, and Tyler Zeman
April 10, 2020

Purb Take does social isolation, considers top national, BHS sports moments

Jaiman White and Tyler Zeman
April 7, 2020
In the Netflix series The Ranch, son Colt Bennett returns to his family home.

What to Binge Watch: Enjoy a visit to The Ranch

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
April 7, 2020
Online learning in the fourth quarter has pass-fail grades and "Flex Fridays," when no new work is assigned.

Reactions mixed to week of optional distance learning

Alli Schroeder, Grace Esposito, and Jaiman White
April 3, 2020
Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness has taken over Netflix during the quarantine.

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness has taken over Netflix

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
March 31, 2020
The ice hockey team fell to Central Catholic, 6-3.

Ice hockey team earns playoff win over Meadville

Jaiman White, Tyler Zeman, Ethan Coulehan, and Caden Harsh
March 3, 2020
The Baldwin inline hockey team captured its third straight championship on Sunday.

Inline hockey comes back to win third straight championship

Jaiman White and Tyler Zeman
March 2, 2020
After regaining his heavyweight title, Tyson Fury completed one of the greatest comebacks in sports.

Boxer battles depression on route to heavyweight title

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
February 26, 2020
Baldwin's inline hockey team remains undefeated as they won their last game.

Inline hockey wins first game of championship series

Jaiman White and Tyler Zeman
February 24, 2020

Podcast: Purb Take discusses girls hoops, hockey, cheerleading success

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, and Tyler Zeman
February 21, 2020
Baldwin's inline hockey team remains undefeated as they won their last game.

Inline hockey heading into championship series

Jaiman White and Ethan Coulehan
February 19, 2020
Taylor Swift was consistently on top of the charts during the past decade.

Pop, rap rules decade charts

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
February 12, 2020
Baldwin senior Tori Tamborino competes in an indoor track meet.

[Photo] Tamborino wants to finish strong

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
Jaiman White says esports are not real sports since they lack physical activity.

Sports show physical ability

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
February 11, 2020
Baldwin's inline hockey team remains undefeated as they won their last game.

Inline hockey team ties up playoff series

Jaiman White and Tyler Zeman
February 10, 2020
The XFL started play this past weekend. Football fans likely are wondering how long it can last.

Opinion: New XFL will need a Hail Mary to survive

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
February 10, 2020
Column: NBA trade deadline sees some confusing deals

Column: NBA trade deadline sees some confusing deals

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
February 7, 2020

Purb Take debates Super Bowl picks

Jaiman White, Tyler Zeman, Adam Goldsboro, and Ethan Coulehan
January 24, 2020

VIDEO: Fox Chapel slips past girls basketball

Adam Goldsboro and Jaiman White
January 21, 2020
'Circles' shows Mac Miller's growth as an artist, and how he's developed the genre of rap.

‘Circles’ serves as a touching farewell from Mac Miller

Jaiman White, Multimedia editor
January 17, 2020
The ice hockey team fell to Central Catholic, 6-3.

Baldwin Ice Hockey remains undefeated after defeating Moon

Jaiman White and Tyler Zeman
January 17, 2020

Purb Take looks at NFL conference championships

Tyler Zeman, Adam Goldsboro, Jaiman White, and Ethan Coulehan
January 16, 2020
Conor McGregor is set to make his return at UFC 246 against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone.

UFC 246 marks the return of Conor McGregor against Donald Cerrone

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
January 16, 2020
The ice hockey team fell to Central Catholic, 6-3.

Big comeback preserves ice hockey team’s unbeaten streak

Victoria Di Cesare, Adam Goldsboro, and Jaiman White
January 14, 2020
Multimedia Editor Jaiman White thinks Joe Burrow and LSU's high powered offense will shine in the bayou.

LSU will beat Clemson

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
January 13, 2020

Podcast: Saras, Purb alum Bechtold join Purb Take for NFL playoff debate

Jaiman White, Tyler Zeman, and Adam Goldsboro
January 7, 2020
The competitive cheer team won the WPIAL Championships for the first time ever on Saturday.

Competition cheer team makes history with first ever WPIAL win

Lindsay Bonetti, Victoria Di Cesare, Jaiman White, and Tyler Zeman
January 6, 2020
Dr. Harrold has teamed up with a friend from high school to create a new podcast about movies.

English teacher starts podcast devoted to classic movies

Jaiman White, Staff Writer
December 20, 2019
There have been so many examples of great fighters across boxing and MMA over the past decade.

10 fighters defined this decade in boxing, MMA

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
December 20, 2019
There is nothing wrong with spending loads of money on loved ones and celebrating with family and friends, but America has largely taken the Christ out of Christmas.

The 14 school days of Christmas: Don’t forget the greatest gift of all

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
December 19, 2019
Mayor Pete Buttigieg: "Our country is reliant on the next generation to be prepared."

Dem presidential candidates come to Pittsburgh, debate education issues

Lindsay Bonetti and Jaiman White
December 16, 2019
Very few fighters in the UFC impressed in 2019 like Israel Adesanya.

Adesanya dominated UFC in 2019

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
December 6, 2019

Purb Take podcast takes a look at big weekend for pro, college football

Jaiman White, Tyler Zeman, and Zachary Wyse
December 3, 2019

Podcast: Purb Take looks at Penn State vs. Ohio State, NFL, NBA rules

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, and Colton Brain
November 25, 2019
Multimedia editor Jaiman White discusses the positives of animals at zoos.

Opinion: Zoos are beneficial to wildlife preservation

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
November 25, 2019
Two staff writers discuss the pros and cons of zoos and the impact they have on captive animals.

Pro/Con Are zoos good or bad?

Jaiman White and Lena Barakat
November 25, 2019
Governor Tom Wolf holds up a Special Olympics shirt. The governor visited the high school on Friday.

Governor visits Baldwin, praises tech efforts

Lindsay Bonetti and Jaiman White
November 22, 2019

Purb Take podcast looks at Steelers-Browns brawl, Kaepernick tryout

Jaiman White, Tyler Zeman, and Adam Goldsboro
November 19, 2019
The NFL has decided to hold a workout for Colin Kaepernick on Saturday in Atlanta.

Opinion: Kaepernick workout offers chance to right a wrong

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
November 14, 2019

Dr. Harrold joins Purb Take podcast to discuss Steelers, Pens, Penn State

Jaiman White, Tyler Zeman, and Ethan Coulehan
November 12, 2019
Crowd limits have been eased by the state for both indoor and outdoor sports.

Football team makes big strides

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
November 12, 2019
My grandfather, Sgt. George Alvin Haney, age 57, volunteered to follow the men he had recruited to Iraq for a year of duty.

My Pap, who went to Iraq at 57, taught me the meaning of service

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
November 11, 2019
The football team earned a win over Hollidaysburgh in the first game of the season.

Football team loses a heartbreaker in playoffs

Jaiman White and Ethan Coulehan
November 4, 2019
Jorge Masvidal will square off against Nate Diaz to crown, for one time only, the BMF of the UFC.

UFC 244 to be an absolute war

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
November 1, 2019

Coach Cooley discusses Friday’s big playoff game on Purb Take podcast

Jaiman White, Tyler Zeman, and Ethan Coulehan
October 30, 2019
The football team earned a win over Hollidaysburgh in the first game of the season.

Football looks toward playoffs after Peters defeat

Jaiman White and Ethan Coulehan
October 28, 2019

Purb Take podcast looks at a huge week in Baldwin sports

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, and Tyler Zeman
October 15, 2019
Bethel tied the game in the second half at 1-1, but Baldwin never gave up.

Boys soccer earns trip to playoffs for first time in years

Jaiman White and Zach Wyse
October 11, 2019

Purb Take podcast talks with Mr. Saras about Steelers, college pay proposal

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, and Tyler Zeman
October 10, 2019
The boys soccer team kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-0 win over Peters

Boys Soccer keeps playoff hopes alive with win against Peters Township

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
October 9, 2019

Purb Take podcast looks at Steeler win, Hurdle firing

Jaiman White, Tyler Zeman, and Ethan Coulehan
October 1, 2019
Quarterback Mason Stahl has a career game with over 250 rushing yards.

Football team wins big over Chartiers Valley

Jaiman White and Tyler Zeman
September 30, 2019
Jared Cannonier dropped weight and showed out in his match.

UFC fighter drops weight, gains acclaim

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
September 30, 2019
Baldwin will look for big performances from their key players tonight as the Highlanders seek another win.

Football team prepared to play Chartiers Valley

Jaiman White and Tyler Zeman
September 27, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take podcast debates Steelers trade

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, and Tyler Zeman
September 18, 2019
Ben Roethlisberger will be sidelined the rest of the season with an elbow injury.

Opinion: Mason Rudolph will not be Steelers’ savior

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
September 16, 2019
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Girls volleyball stays undefeated with win against Upper St. Clair

Jaiman White and Tyler Zeman
September 11, 2019

Purb Take podcast looks at NBA news, UFC … and that Steelers loss

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, and Tyler Zeman
September 9, 2019
Saturday's title fight is set to be an instant classic in Abu Dhabi.

UFC 242 to unify lightweight title

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
September 6, 2019

Purb Take podcast previews must-see summer sports events

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, Mitch Davis, and Tyler Zeman
June 5, 2019
Everything could be on the line for Alexander Gustafsson in Saturday's bout against Anthony Smith.

Gustafsson in a must win situation vs. Smith

Jaiman White, Podcast Editor
May 31, 2019

Purb Take podcast looks at NHL, NBA playoffs, Champions League soccer

Jaiman White, Tyler Zeman, and Mitch Davis
May 31, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Seniors from Purb Take podcast discuss big sports moments from the school year

Jaiman White, Austin Bechtold, Mitch Davis, Nathan Breisinger, Nick Pouch, Tyler Zeman, and Adam Goldsboro
May 22, 2019
The boy's volleyball team comes together as they face Bethel Park.

[Photo] Boys volleyball is playoff bound

Aaron Exler and Andrew Golvash
May 10, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take sports podcast focuses on UFC, playoffs in NBA, NHL

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, Tyler Zeman, and Nathan Breisinger
May 8, 2019
Welcome to our new video series, "Jaiman Reacts," starring Purbalite staffer Jaiman White.

Video: Jaiman reacts to `High School Musical’

Jaiman White, Avery Greenaway, Paige Crawley, Prudence Nowicki, and Rachel Stofanak
May 6, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take podcast covers Steelers draft, playoffs in NHL, NBA

Jaiman White, Mitch Davis, Tyler Zeman, and Nathan Breisinger
April 30, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take podcast takes a look at NHL, NBA playoffs

Jaiman White, Tyler Zeman, Eli Achtzehn, and Nathan Breisinger
April 24, 2019
Hometown hero Wiz Khalifa has been busy this spring, releasing a mini docu-series on Apple Music and a brand new mixtape all in the same week.

Wiz Khalifa debuts new docuseries, mixtape

Jaiman White, Podcast Editor
April 24, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

The Purb Take podcast covers Tiger Woods, NBA playoffs, UFC

Jaiman White, Nathan Breisinger, Tyler Zeman, and Austin Bechtold
April 17, 2019
In the interim lightweight title fight, fans will get to see Dustin Poirier take on featherweight champion Max Holloway in a rematch seven years in the making.

UFC 236 to crown two interim champions

Jaiman White, Podcast Editor
April 12, 2019

[Photo] Pirates look to propel to playoffs with pitching staff

Austin Bechtold, Podcast Editor
April 12, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take podcast looks at college hoops championship, Antonio Brown

Jaiman White, Nick Pouch, and Adam Goldsboro
April 9, 2019
Then the pieces started to come together and all-star caliber players were being put in place for a playoff team, with the team losing in the Eastern Conference semifinals last year. This year, however, it looks like “the process” might finally pay off for the 76ers.

76ers `Process’ Will Pay Off This Season

Jaiman White, Podcasy
April 5, 2019
Lacrosse plays another game.

More experience set to boost girls lax

Jaiman White and Adam Goldsboro
April 5, 2019
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