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
Josephine Wysocki

Josephine Wysocki, News Editor

News Editor Josephine Wysocki is a junior and a second-year Purbalite member. She can be found reading or listening to music.

Video story: Baldwin hosts fall blood drive

Anne Hampton, Milana Varon, and Josephine Wysocki
November 12, 2024
Since Republicans are predicted to have control of the both houses of Congress, it may be difficult for Democrats to have a say in the laws being passed. [Trump signing SOS Act.jpg] by [Dan Sullivan] is licenced under [CC BY-ND 2.0].

History teachers say Republican wins will boost Trump’s plans

Josephine Wysocki, Anne Hampton, and Katie Fillipih
November 6, 2024

Video story: Trunk or Treat brings Halloween spirit to young students

Maddy Behr, Rhiannon Diffendal, Ben Majcher, and Josephine Wysocki
October 31, 2024
Taylor Swift's talent spans across many genres.Taylor Swift Eras Tour - Arlington TX by Ronald Woan is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Top 3: Swift’s writing stands out in each genre

Josephine Wysocki, News Editor
October 28, 2024
The drum majors hold the job of keeping the band on beat and making sure all the instruments sound cohesive and on time.

Senior drum majors keep the beat for marching band

Josephine Wysocki and Anne Hampton
October 25, 2024
The Baldwin Highlander Marching Band competes in PIMBA class AA.

Marching band improves score at weekend competition

Rhiannon Diffendal and Josephine Wysocki
October 7, 2024
The Baldwin boys soccer team plays in 3A and the girls team plays in 4A.

Char Valley defeats boys soccer team

Josephine Wysocki and Anne Hampton
October 2, 2024
Baldwin's girls tennis team competes in the fall, and boys compete in the spring.

Girls tennis defeats Woodland Hills

Emma Powell and Josephine Wysocki
September 24, 2024
Waterhouse's new album goes along with her style of music. Image courtesy of Sub Pop Records.

‘Sparklemuffin’ showcases Waterhouse’s pop, dreamy sounds

Josephine Wysocki, News Editor
September 18, 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
'News of the Universe' demonstrates feelings while experiencing breast cancer. Photo via Sub Pop

‘News of Universe’ describes musician’s cancer journey

Josephine Wysocki, Staff Writer
June 3, 2024
ABBA's fourth album, titled "Arrival," has many underrated songs. Photo via Polar Music

Essential Listening: ABBA is more than just ‘Dancing Queen’

Josephine Wysocki, Staff Writer
May 28, 2024
The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

Toto earns spot at states in track

Josephine Wysocki and Anne Hampton
May 17, 2024
Coaches Ed Helbig (right) and Rich Wright were inducted into the Baldwin sports hall of fame earlier this year.

Athletes rally to support coach’s cancer fight

Josephine Wysocki and Anne Hampton
May 13, 2024
The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

Track teams compete in South Fayette Invitational

Josephine Wysocki and Katherine Gruendler
April 29, 2024

World of Women podcast discusses treatment of female singers

Katherine Gruendler, Anne Hampton, Emma Powell, and Josephine Wysocki
April 26, 2024

Video story: Vigil pays tribute to victims of hate

Katherine Gruendler, Anne Hampton, and Josephine Wysocki
April 10, 2024
The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

Boys, girls track teams win section opener

Katherine Gruendler and Josephine Wysocki
April 5, 2024
Olivia Rodrigo’s influence will shape teen music in the future. Photo via Geffen Records

Rodrigo proves artists can change their sound

Josephine Wysocki, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Adrianne Lenker's seventh album, "Bright Future" shows off impressive talent. Photo via Saddle Creek 4AD.

‘Bright Future’ shows talented writing

Josephine Wysocki, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
Junior Ramil Islamov sets a new record for Baldwin Wrestling after placing 4th in the state wrestling competition.

Islamov takes fourth at states, Baldwin’s highest finish in wrestling

Josephine Wysocki, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
The Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils led at the end of the third by a score of 38-32.

[Photo] Boys basketball defeats Lebo, heads to first WPIAL title game in 39 years

Jacob Staley, Nick Burg, Molly Gorman, and Trevor Brain
February 28, 2024
The Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils led at the end of the third by a score of 38-32.

"What Could Be Better" is the second studio album from rock band The Happy Fits. Photo courtesy of Diamond City Records.

Essential Listening: Happy Fits deserve more recognition

Josephine Wysocki, Staff Writer
February 22, 2024
Indoor track competes at Tri-States

Indoor track competes at Tri-States

Josephine Wysocki and Katherine Gruendler
February 20, 2024

Video story: Stall Day raises money to fight childhood cancer

Katherine Gruendler and Josephine Wysocki
February 5, 2024
The Baldwin hockey team falls to Armstrong by a score of 3-2 in a shootout.

Ice hockey falls to Central

Josephine Wysocki and Emma Powell
February 2, 2024

World of Women podcast discusses Greta Gerwig films

Katherine Gruendler, Emma Powell, and Josephine Wysocki
January 30, 2024
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