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The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Maddy Behr

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor

Maddy Behr is an entertainment editor in her second year for the Purbalite. She can be found listening to music or watching TV with family.

Linkin Park turns the page and welcomes a new era. Photo via Warner Brothers.

Linkin Park enters a new era, with mixed results

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
November 19, 2024

Podcast: Is it too early for Christmas music?

Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal
November 18, 2024

Silent video story explains ASL Club’s silent dinner

Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal
November 12, 2024

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

Maddy Behr, Rhiannon Diffendal, Ben Majcher, and Josephine Wysocki
October 31, 2024

Podcast debates Halloween vs. Christmas movies

Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal
October 17, 2024
Musicals can create diverse opinions between multiple people Photo via Adobe Stock

Pro/Con: Musical productions prove divisive

Rhiannon Diffendal and Maddy Behr
October 15, 2024
Sophomore Chloe Barnhart replaces her phone with a calculator before math class. Some districts have gone further than Baldwin, banning phone use by students throughout the entire school day.

Distraction or connection?

Emma Powell, Rhiannon Diffendal, Maddy Behr, and Katie Fillipih
October 4, 2024
Baldwin’s boys and girls cross country teams placed fourth and sixth respectively in Tuesday’s section meet.

Cross country teams compete at section meet

Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal
October 2, 2024
The show is able to craft together gripping action with emotional scenes to make a multi-dimensional watch. Photo via Netflix

‘Peaky Binders’ mixes gang drama, PTSD issues

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
September 27, 2024
All over the world, fans of a variety of music genres have recognized her talent. Image via Island Records.

It’s more than ‘good luck’ for pop star Roan

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
September 16, 2024
This movie keeps the zaniness and unique theme of the original Beetlejuice, and brings more from the characters. Photo via Warner Bros. Pictures.

“Beetlejuice’ sequel works well enough

Maddy Behr, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024

Podcast debates Marvel, DC films and comics

Maddy Behr, Lucas Ovitsky, and Zander Vecchione
May 24, 2024
Knocked Loose's newest album is too repetitive. Photo via Pure Noise Records.

New album by Knocked Loose suffers from repetitive sounds

Maddy Behr, Staff writer
May 21, 2024
After experimenting with other sports, freshman Lori Thompson finds hockey to be her passion. Photo by Maddy Behr

For Thompson, hockey offers challenges, rewards

Maddy Behr and Zander Vecchione
May 15, 2024
The film starts like an average heist movie, and if viewers hadn’t previously seen any of the trailers, they probably wouldn’t even know they were watching a horror movie. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.

In ‘Abigail,’ a kidnapping leads into a fine vampire movie

Maddy Behr, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024

Video story: Talent show raises funds for charity

Maddy Behr, Hailey Dietz, and Zander Vecchione
April 26, 2024
Futurama by Xeworliebi is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED

What to Binge Watch: ‘Futurama’ brings the sarcasm

Maddy Behr, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
Paramore released 'All We Know Is Falling," a pop-punk album, in 2005. Image courtesy of Fueled by Ramen.

Essential Listening: Paramore made an impact from the start

Maddy Behr, Staff Writers
April 9, 2024
"Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2" confirms bad expectations. Photo Courtesy of Jagged Edge Productions

`Winnie the Pooh’ horror sequel is unbearable

Maddy Behr, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024

Video story: Stage crew preps for spring musical

Maddy Behr and Zander Vecchione
March 26, 2024
The Baldwin Highlander Marching Band competes in PIMBA class AA.

Band, guard head to Chicago for St. Patrick’s parade

Maddy Behr and Zander Vecchione
March 14, 2024
Jazmin Bean uses melodies to convey traumas through music

Bean offers otherworldly melodies on ‘Livelihood’

Maddy Behr, Staff writer
March 4, 2024
While 'Madame Web' has an interesting premise, the potential is squandered on a terrible film. Photo via Sony.

‘Madame Web’ will disappoint Spidey fans

Maddy Behr, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
Horror movie franchises are common and popular in Hollywood. Photo by Erik McLean via Pexels.com.

Horror movie franchises vary wildly in quality

Maddy Behr, staff writer
February 15, 2024

Podcast debates merits of horror movies

Maddy Behr and Zander Vecchione
February 9, 2024
Dolly Parton's debut album has themes that carry on to her later works. Photo courtesy of Dolly Parton.

Essential Listening: Dolly’s first record set the tone for her career

Maddy Behr, Staff Writer
February 6, 2024
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Wrestling team loses to NA in WPIAL playoffs

Maddy Behr and Hritika Pokhrel
February 1, 2024
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Big season leads to return to playoffs for wrestling

Hritika Pokhrel and Maddy Behr
January 31, 2024
Blumhouse's latest film, Night Swim, ends up being a mediocre, fright-less horror movie about a haunted swimming pool. Photo via Universal Pictures.

Horror film ‘Night Swim’ sinks to the bottom

Maddy Behr, Club Member
January 18, 2024

Podcast discusses trends in horror movies

Maddy Behr, Gwen Gordon, and Hritika Pokhrel
November 22, 2023
Rock and Roll still has a lot of influence in modern times. Photo by Edward Eyer: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-playing-guitar-811838/

Opinion: Cancel the funeral: Rock’s not dead

Maddy Behr, Club Member
October 26, 2023
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