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

Senior Josephine Wysocki is a third-year news editor. She enjoys reading, listening to music, and drinking coffee. 

Drum Majors Jonny Pickell and Zaynah El Maghrabi perform during halftime at this friday's football game.

Conducting connections

Josephine Wysocki and Anne Hampton
October 6, 2025
Conan Gray's Wishbone Tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans.

Gray’s voice powers standout engaging concert

Josephine Wysocki, News Editor
September 19, 2025
Baldwin Head Coach Edward Child talks to the team during halftime.

Boys soccer loses to Elizabeth Forward

Josephine Wysocki, Anne Hampton, and Emma Mainarich
September 16, 2025
volleyball girls

Girls volleyball falls to USC

Anne Hampton and Josephine Wysocki
September 10, 2025

Video story: Baldwin seniors graduate

Gwen Gordon, Hritika Pokhrel, Emma Powell, and Josephine Wysocki
June 11, 2025
Seniors celebrate after receiving diplomas and tossing their caps.

Slideshow: The Class of 2025 Graduation

Josephine Wysocki, Emma Powell, Hritika Pokhrel, and Gwen Gordon
June 11, 2025
'Instagram Face' is a growing and concerning trend among celebrities and influencers. Image via Instagram

‘Instagram face’ is one trend people should frown on

Josephine Wysocki, News Editor
June 6, 2025
The Baldwin boys baseball team competes in the 5A division

Baseball team cites progress, readies for playoff game

Josephine Wysocki and McKinley Beech
May 14, 2025
Junior Carter Smeal has made an impact on the Boys Tennis Team since joining last year.

Smeal quickly finds a home on tennis team

Josephine Wysocki and Jules Ott
May 13, 2025

Podcast: Met Gala 2025 features stylish looks

Arpan Basnet, McKinley Beech, Anne Hampton, and Josephine Wysocki
May 6, 2025
The Fighting Highlander girls lacrosse team compete in the WPIAL 3A division.

Girls lacrosse loses to Moon

Josephine Wysocki, News Editor
May 5, 2025
'Yellowjackets' season three remains interesting and creepy while navigating challenges. Photo via Paramount+

‘Yellowjackets’ overcomes obstacles, remains mysterious

Josephine Wysocki, News Editor
May 5, 2025
The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.

Boys volleyball loses to Lebo

Josephine Wysocki and Anne Hampton
May 1, 2025

Podcast reviews Coachella fashion

Anne Hampton, Molly Gorman, Emma Powell, and Josephine Wysocki
April 15, 2025
In the age of technology, global warming has been increasing substantially more than ever before. Photo by Felix Mittermeier via Pexels.com

Small steps can make a difference for environment

Josephine Wysocki, News Editor
April 10, 2025
Many students at Baldwin High School work at family businesses, at places ranging from farms to restaurants. Photo contributed by Vivien Skalos.

For some students, work is a family affair

Purbalite Staff
April 7, 2025

Boys lacrosse loses to Fox Chapel

Josephine Wysocki and Emma Powell
March 21, 2025
In the 2025-2026 School year, Baldwin High School will begin a new Partners initiative aimed at expanding the program.

Partners program looking to expand in new format

Josephine Wysocki and Rhiannon Diffendal
March 10, 2025

Podcast debates the worst parts of fast food

Arpan Basnet, Anne Hampton, Jules Ott, Laila Ruvolo, and Josephine Wysocki
March 10, 2025

Podcast debates whether sequels are bad for movies

Arpan Basnet, McKinley Beech, Anne Hampton, and Josephine Wysocki
March 3, 2025
Baldwin High School's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.

Bowling team finishes 9th at WPIALs

Josephine Wysocki, News Editor
February 13, 2025

Video story: Girls basketball defeats Bethel Park

Milana Varon and Josephine Wysocki
February 6, 2025

Podcast: Which Marvel superhero is the best?

Arpan Basnet, McKinley Beech, Anne Hampton, Olivia O’Malley, and Josephine Wysocki
February 5, 2025

Brewing up collaboration

Josephine Wysocki and Anne Hampton
January 30, 2025
The long-term plans for TikTok in the United States are still uncertain.

What we would miss with a TikTok ban

Josephine Wysocki, Ryder Yeckley, Milana Varon, Hritika Pokhrel, Maddy Behr, Olivia Kozak, Rhiannon Diffendal, Ella Richards, Arpan Basnet, Alayna Scanlon, and Anne Hampton
January 24, 2025
Julia Jacklin's "Crushing" describes the journey to self-discovery after difficult relationships and experiences. Photo via Polyvinyl Record Co.

Essential Listening: ‘Crushing’ offers a guide to healing after a relationship ends

Josephine Wysocki, News Editor
January 10, 2025
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.

Girls basketball loses to Penn-Trafford

Josephine Wysocki, News Editor
December 12, 2024
With the holiday season approaching, music fans may want additions to their holiday playlists. Image by Brett Sayles via Pexels.com

The 15 School Days of Christmas: Freshen up that holiday playlist

Josephine Wysocki, News Editor
December 10, 2024

Video story: Girls basketball defeats Pine-Richland

Anne Hampton and Josephine Wysocki
December 9, 2024
The Baldwin boys and girls swim teams compete in the winter season.

Boys, girls swim teams defeat Carrick in first meet of season

Anne Hampton and Josephine Wysocki
December 4, 2024

Podcast: Which Spiderman adaptation is the best?

McKinley Beech, Anne Hampton, Arpan Basnet, and Josephine Wysocki
November 21, 2024

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
Senior 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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