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
Jules Ott

Jules Ott, Social Media Editor

Social Media Editor Jules Ott is a senior in her third year on the Purbalite. She can be found participating in cross country, basketball, and track, or hanging out with friends and going shopping.

Video story: Girls soccer wins on senior night

Jules Ott and Molly Gorman
October 22, 2025
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Competitive cheer opens season with strong performances

Milana Valente and Jules Ott
October 20, 2025
Tate McRae’s Miss Possessive tour exceeded expectations with an entertaining set at PPG Paints on Wednesday.

McRae connects with fans through new songs, big hits

Jules Ott, Social Media Editor
October 17, 2025

Podcast discusses fall fashion trends

Victoria Ursida, Laila Ruvolo, Jules Ott, and Milana Valente
October 6, 2025
Senior Addison Hirt is introduced to the stadium against Mount Lebanon.

Hirt brings positivity to girls soccer team

Jules Ott and Milana Valente
September 29, 2025
Jun 1, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky during a game at Grainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Pemberton/INDIANAPOLIS STAR-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo

WNBA teams battle injuries as playoffs approach

Jules Ott, Social Media Editor
September 15, 2025

It’s kickoff time

Molly Gorman, Jules Ott, and Milana Varon
May 29, 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
The Baldwin High school softball team competes in the WPIAL Class 6A division.

Softball team splits two games over break

Jules Ott and Molly Gorman
April 22, 2025
Paige Bueckers is drafted as the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. Paige Bueckers by Amy Tennery is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED.

WNBA draft shows league is adding more stars

Jules Ott, Multimedia Editor
April 15, 2025
The Baldwin High school softball team competes in the WPIAL Class 6A division.

Softball picks up 2 more victories

Emma Powell and Jules Ott
April 14, 2025
Senior Brooklyn Joyce attempts to maneuver around the field against Allderdice.

Girls lacrosse defeats Allderdice, 18-4

Jules Ott and Molly Gorman
April 11, 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

Purb Take breaks down men’s and women’s Final Fours

Trevor Brain, Nico Macurak, Jules Ott, and Jackson Sgattoni
April 3, 2025
Senior Milana Winowich runs with the ball towards the end of the game.

Winowich’s 5 goals lead girls lax to win over Latrobe

Jules Ott and Milana Varon
March 27, 2025

Gameday Gossip podcast discusses March Madness, NHL, women’s soccer

Jules Ott, Emma Powell, and Laila Ruvolo
March 25, 2025

Podcast debates the worst parts of fast food

Arpan Basnet, Anne Hampton, Jules Ott, Laila Ruvolo, and Josephine Wysocki
March 10, 2025
Diana Taurasi retired from the WNBA at 42 years old, having played for 20 years.Diana Taurasi by John Mac is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED.

WNBA legend Taurasi retires at 42

Jules Ott, Multimedia Editor
March 3, 2025
The Baldwin High School gymnastics team competes in meets and invitational tournaments.

Rexrode named all-around champion at states, gymnastics team earns silver

Molly Gorman and Jules Ott
February 24, 2025
Chloe Griffiths is a senior on the Baldwin High School swim team.

Griffiths brings kind heart to swim lanes

Jules Ott and Molly Gorman
February 21, 2025
Wellness Day is designed to help staff wind down from work stress. Image via Dr. Rachel Sprouse.

New event to promote wellness for district employees

Emma Powell, Jules Ott, and Molly Gorman
February 13, 2025
Senior Abby Rexrode is a standout gymnast with the Baldwin High School team.

Rexrode named all-around silver medalist at WPIALs

Jules Ott, Multimedia Editor
February 10, 2025
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Cheer team finishes ninth at states

Jules Ott and Molly Gorman
February 3, 2025
The WNBA features many successful and talented players. Photo Via WNBA.

As WNBA season approaches, teams trade key players

Jules Ott, Multimedia Editor
January 31, 2025

GameDay Gossip podcast discusses college hoops, NHL, NFL

Molly Gorman, Olivia O’Malley, Jules Ott, and Emma Powell
January 17, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter offers her own songs along with traditional Christmas classics. Photo Via Netflix

The 15 School Days of Christmas: Carpenter, special guests highlight holiday special

Jules Ott, Multimedia Editor
December 12, 2024
The Baldwin boys and girls swim teams compete in the winter season.

Boys, girls swim teams split against Brentwood

Jules Ott and Molly Gorman
December 6, 2024
'Dancing with the Stars' premiers every Tuesday night on ABC and Disney Plus. Photo Via Disney Plus.

‘Dancing With the Stars’ finals promise great competition

Jules Ott, Multimedia Editor
November 26, 2024
Metal Mulisha, a new club at Baldwin, helps support kids who have lost a loved one by making jewelry for them as a remembrance.

New art club aims to help grieving students

Jules Ott and Molly Gorman
November 20, 2024
The National Basketball Association consists of 30 teams split into two conferences. Image via NBA.

McCain, Edey lead NBA Rookie of the Year favorites

Jules Ott, Multimedia Editor
November 18, 2024
Molly Fircak has used her drone to cover many events at Baldwin High School.

High-flying communicator

Jules Ott and Molly Gorman
November 8, 2024
volleyball girls

Girls volleyball wraps up season with loss to Peters

Jules Ott and Molly Gorman
October 18, 2024
Senior Avery Barrett is committed to play at the college level at Pitt Johnstown.

Barrett follows family tradition to volleyball success

Jules Ott and Molly Gorman
October 15, 2024

Video story: Girls soccer falls to Lebo

Molly Gorman and Jules Ott
October 2, 2024
The WNBA features many successful and talented players. Photo Via WNBA.

WNBA semifinals feature key team matchups

Jules Ott, Multimedia Editor
September 27, 2024
Veteran WNBA player A'ja Wilson wins MVP for her third time. A’ja Wilson by Lorie Shaull is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED

Wilson wins 3rd WNBA MVP award

Jules Ott, Multimedia Editor
September 26, 2024

Girls soccer shut out by Canon-Mac

Molly Gorman and Jules Ott
September 17, 2024
Photo Via Google

Opinion: Caitlin Clark deserves to win Rookie of the Year

Jules Ott, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024

Girls soccer shuts out Hempfield

Molly Gorman and Jules Ott
September 9, 2024
Photo Via Google

Girls tennis defeats Plum

Jules Ott and Molly Gorman
September 4, 2024

Game Day Gossip podcast discusses Clark’s start in the WNBA

Molly Gorman, Jules Ott, and Olivia Page
June 6, 2024
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

District looks to plastic alternatives in cafeteria

Hritika Pokhrel and Jules Ott
June 5, 2024

Podcast: Country fans try to convert a non-believer

Molly Gorman, Jules Ott, and Olivia Page
June 3, 2024
Image via WNBA

WNBA Rookies Adjusting to the New Environment

Jules Ott, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024

Video story: Seniors discuss favorite Baldwin memory

Jules Ott, Ethan Stock, and Zach Wiatrowski
May 30, 2024
Junior lacrosse player Aliza Very hopes to hit 100 goals next year. Photo via Molly Gorman.

After setting lacrosse scoring record, Very shooting more next year

Molly Gorman and Jules Ott
May 9, 2024
The Baldwin girls softball team loses after a hard fought game against NA.

Softball defeats Pine-Richland, loses to Norwin

Jules Ott, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
The WNBA features many successful and talented players. Photo Via WNBA.

WNBA draft offers some surprises

Jules Ott, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
His calm and contemporary songwriting sets him apart from others. Photo via Republic Records.

Essential Listening: Caesar’s ‘Never Enough’ deserves more popularity

Jules Ott, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
Caitlin Clark is Iowa's star player, with her accurate shooting and assists to her teammates.CaitlinClarkBigTen by John Mac is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED

Women’s Final Four to showcase key individual matchups

Jules Ott, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
Junior Nico Mizell shows off the shirt and pants from his brand’s first launch.

Mizell, partner pursue fashion brand dream

Kenzie Hirt and Jules Ott
April 3, 2024

Game Day Gossip podcast discusses Women’s March Madness

Molly Gorman, Jules Ott, and Olivia Page
March 26, 2024
The National Basketball Association consists of 30 teams split into two conferences. Image via NBA.

2 rookies having big years in NBA

Jules Ott, Club Member
March 18, 2024

Girls lacrosse loses to Moon

Jules Ott and Olivia Page
March 18, 2024

Game Time Gossip podcast discusses Clark’s record, Pens trades

Molly Gorman, Jules Ott, and Emma Powell
March 4, 2024

Purb Take podcast talks with basketball players about WPIAL title game

Garrett Gusten, Jules Ott, and Will Penrod
March 1, 2024
The Highlanders warm up to compete for a chance at the championship.

[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 Highlanders warm up to compete for a chance at the championship.

The Baldwin students board the fan bus to travel to the game.

The purple flood student section prepares for the semi-final matchup.

Jennifer Lopez's new album features her well-known and great vocals, but the music disappoints. Photo via Jennifer Lopez.

New album from Lopez is disappointing

Jules Ott, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024

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

Hailey Dietz, Molly Gorman, and Jules Ott
February 15, 2024
Indoor track competes in qualifier meet

Indoor track competes in qualifier meet

Jules Ott, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Maryland and Iowa faces off in NCAA womens basketball matchup

Women’s basketball showdown can motivate young female athletes

Jules Ott, Club Member
February 6, 2024
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Competitive cheer takes 6th at states

Molly Gorman and Jules Ott
January 29, 2024
College women’s basketball with LSU, Iowa looking for crown. Photo via Wikimedia Commons Courtesy of NCAA

College women’s basketball with LSU, Iowa looking for crown

Jules Ott, Club Member
November 6, 2023
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