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
Katelynn Burger

Katelynn Burger, News Editor

News Editor Katelynn Burger is a sophomore in her second year on staff. In her free time she can be found reading or listening to music.

Co-principals Whitfield and Saras say their strengths complement each other.

Co-principal model works for Whitfield, Saras

Katelynn Burger and Maddy Behr
September 29, 2025
1990 music group, Saint Etienne, comes out with their last album. Image via Heavenly Recordings

Saint Etienne wraps up career with bittersweet ‘International’

Katelynn Burger, Staff Writer
September 9, 2025

Video story: Seniors add handprints to hallway wall

Molly Gorman, Maddy Behr, Olivia Kozak, Madison Hamilton, and Katelynn Burger
June 5, 2025
Senior Max Pegher lays through windshield in Mock Prom Crash

Mock crash drives home the dangers of driving under the influence

Laila Ruvolo, Garrett Gusten, and Katelynn Burger
May 30, 2025
Shaun Tomaszewski is leaving his position as Baldwin High School principal to become curriculum coordinator at East Allegheny School District.

Tomaszewski bids farewell to Baldwin

Maddy Behr, Katelynn Burger, and Laila Ruvolo
May 21, 2025
Daniela Gutierrez works as an au pair for the family of American Sign Language teacher Lindsey Graney. Photo credit: Laila Ruvolo.

Cultural connections

Katelynn Burger and Laila Ruvolo
May 6, 2025
'Thunderbolts' mixes high-action scenes and humor. Photo via Marvel Studios

‘Thunderbolts’ offers hope for Marvel Cinematic Universe

Katelynn Burger, Staff Writer
May 6, 2025
Baldwin's coach gives a pep talk to the lacrosse players.

Girls lax loses to Plum

Katelynn Burger, Staff Writer
April 22, 2025
The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

Boys, girls tracks teams win first section meet

Katelynn Burger, Staff Writer
April 15, 2025
"Everything is Tuberculosis" recounts the history of the leading infectious disease, tuberculosis. Image via Penguin Random House

Green’s nonfiction book focuses on TB, the most deadly infectious disease

Katelynn Burger, Staff Writer
April 15, 2025
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts hosts live theater productions

Modern audiences create disturbances at movies, theater

Katelynn Burger, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025

Video story: League of Innovative Schools visit highlights district programs

Katelynn Burger, McKinley Beech, Katie Fillipih, and Madison Hamilton
March 27, 2025
Marvel character Wanda Maximoff, also known as "The Scarlet Witch" is shown. Photo via Marvel Studios

Marvel writers fail their female characters

Katelynn Burger, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025

Video story: Participants brave the cold for Polar Pop

Katelynn Burger, McKinley Beech, and Laila Ruvolo
March 7, 2025
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.

Girls basketball loses to Penn-Trafford after disputed call

Katelynn Burger and Laila Ruvolo
February 26, 2025
Saint Motel's album provides strong singles, then falters.

Saint Motel’s new album features strong singles, but then falters

Katelynn Burger, Staff Writer
February 25, 2025
The prom shop takes donations of gently used dresses and other attire to recycle for future use. Image courtesy of the Baldwin Pop-up Shop.

Prom Pop-Up Shop emphasizes environmental benefits of recycling

Katelynn Burger, Laila Ruvolo, and Lily Baumgardner
February 21, 2025
Baldwin High School's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.

Section champ bowling team heads into WPIBL playoffs

Laila Ruvolo, Katelynn Burger, and Lily Baumgardner
February 12, 2025
Baldwin High School esports teams compete in both fall and spring seasons.

Esports teams to compete in two new games

Katelynn Burger, Laila Ruvolo, and Lily Baumgardner
February 7, 2025
The Exorcist, although at first controversial was seen as one of the scariest films by far. Photo via Warner Bros.

Today’s horror movie fans should check out these classics

Katelynn Burger, Club Member
January 24, 2025
Freshman Logan Boyce works on pattern practice in Studio Art 1 on Thursday.

Slideshow: Baldwin students work on art projects

Brielle Fisher, Ellie Noah, Sophia Colwell, Madison Hamilton, Lilith Mey, Shawn Kelly, Perika Poudel, Ella Richards, Ryder Yeckley, Cheyanne Trout, Katelynn Burger, and Mallorie Bender
January 9, 2025
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