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The student news site of Baldwin High School

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Mandy Wu

Mandy Wu, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Mandy Wu is a junior in her second year on the Purbalite. You can catch her reading a book, watching reruns of Gilmore Girls, or listening to One Direction. 

Alyssa Thayer and Mandy Wu debate whether modern books are better than classics.

Pro/Con: A tale of two readers

Alyssa Thayer and Mandy Wu
March 22, 2023

Modern books reflect today’s world

Mandy Wu, Multimedia Editor
March 22, 2023
Members of the anime club meet for an ice breaker at the Think Tank for their most recent meeting.

Anime Art Club encourages acceptance, diversity

Mandy Wu and Eliza Swanson
March 20, 2023
Interim Principal John M. Saras looks forward to the positive changes for Baldwin High School.

Tomaszewski’s paternity leave brings new changes to administration

Evelyn Esek, Mandy Wu, and Hailey Dietz
March 1, 2023
The Baldwin girls basketball team warms up before the game.

Girls hoops defeat Canon-Mac

Olivia Rechtorik and Mandy Wu
February 6, 2023
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Wrestling loses to Ringgold

Mandy Wu, Multimedia Editor
February 2, 2023

Video story: Cookie Extravaganza spreads holiday cheer

Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
December 22, 2022
Santa Maybe by Mary Jayne Baker was released December first.

The 16 School Days of Christmas: Novel `Santa Maybe’ delivers holiday romance

Mandy Wu, Multimedia Editor
December 16, 2022
Math teacher Thomas Simcho has been teaching at BHS for 23 years.

[Photo] For Simcho, math is a process that requires dedication

December 9, 2022

16 Days of Christmas: Fashion `Four-ward’ podcast looks at holiday gift ideas

Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
December 5, 2022
The competitive cheer team competes with other schools from Pennsylvania.

Cheer team places 2nd at IUP meet

Mandy Wu and Olivia Rechtorik
November 21, 2022

Novels build anticipation with every page

Mandy Wu, Multimedia Editor
November 21, 2022
It Starts With Us is author Colleen Hoovers sequel to It Ends With Us.

It Starts With Us should have ended with It Ends With Us

Mandy Wu, Multimedia Editor
November 4, 2022
Baldwins boys and girls cross country teams compete in meets and invitationals.

Freshmen a big part of cross country season

Eli Traud, Evelyn Esek, and Mandy Wu
November 4, 2022
The dress code has been a topic of conversation since a September protest.

Administration to meet with students to discuss dress code

Asmita Pokharel, Leila Usanovic, and Mandy Wu
November 3, 2022

Podcast compares classic, modern horror movies

Seth Franco, Brendan Harris, Olivia Rechtorik, and Mandy Wu
October 31, 2022
Valorant is a first person shooter, that was released in 2020.

Valorant esports team takes first defeat against Manheim

Eliza Swanson and Mandy Wu
October 19, 2022
The dress code has been a topic of conversation since a September protest.

Student reps speak up about dress code at board meeting

Asmita Pokharel, Mandy Wu, and Leila Usanovic
October 7, 2022

Video story: Homecoming carnival brings community together

Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
September 26, 2022
The Baldwin Highlanders varsity football team competes in the 5A division.

[Photo] Football team loses lead, falls to Bethel Park

September 26, 2022
Senior Josh Kelly and eighth-grader Robbie Gallagher perform during the band performance.

SLIDESHOW: Homecoming Pep Rally fires up students

Mandy Wu, Grace Spozarski, and Allison Huschak
September 23, 2022

Fashion `Four-ward’ podcast discusses fall and back-to-school looks

Olivia Rechtorik, Kenzie Hirt, Mandy Wu, and Eliza Swanson
September 21, 2022
The Baldwin Girls Varsity Volleyball team plays in the 4A division.

USC defeats girls volleyball

Mandy Wu and Olivia Rechtorik
September 14, 2022
Baldwin’s varsity boys soccer team competes in the 4A division.

Boys soccer falls to Taylor Allderdice

Eliza Swanson and Mandy Wu
September 9, 2022
Baldwin’s varsity boys soccer team competes in the 4A division.

Boys soccer falls to Peters Township

Olivia Rechtorik and Mandy Wu
September 7, 2022
Summer is here and with it comes the start of the summer reading season.

Area bookstores offer your next summer read

Mandy Wu and Asmita Pokharel
June 6, 2022
Riverstone Books provides a comfortable place for the book community.

Riverstone Books fills a void in North Hills.

Mandy Wu, Staff Writer
June 6, 2022
Beyond Bedtime Books keeps the spirit of books alive in Dormont.

After corporate jobs, she found a home running Beyond Bedtime Books

Mandy Wu, Staff Writer
June 6, 2022

Video story: Teachers make plans for summer

Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
June 1, 2022
Emily Henry’s `Book Lovers has a romance, but focuses more on a sibling relationship.

Henry’s new book offers a touching sister relationship

Mandy Wu, Staff Writer
May 19, 2022
The girls lacrosse team loses to Penn-Trafford 14-4.

Girls lax falls to Penn-Trafford

Mandy Wu, Staff Writer
May 9, 2022

Fashion `Four-ward’ podcast debates Met Gala looks

Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, Izzy Swanson, and Mandy Wu
May 6, 2022

Video story: Boys volleyball falls to USC

Olivia Rechtorik and Mandy Wu
April 28, 2022
Boys volleyball falls to Peters

Boys volleyball falls to Peters

Mandy Wu and Olivia Rechtorik
April 22, 2022

Podcast rates fashion at award shows

Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
April 13, 2022
Boys volleyball wins 1 match in 6 game tournament at Peters

Boys volleyball wins 1 match in 6 game tournament at Peters

Mandy Wu and Olivia Rechtorik
April 11, 2022
Jerrys Records is located at 2136 Murray Ave. in Squirrel Hill.

Jerry’s Records still thrives in a digital age

Mandy Wu and Olivia Rechtorik
April 8, 2022
Madmans Music Emporium is located at 13 Dewalt Ave. in Brentwood.

Madman’s looks to create a welcoming environment

Olivia Rechtorik and Mandy Wu
April 8, 2022
Girls softball defeated Steel Valley 6-5.

Softball defeats Steel Valley

Alizabeth Klein and Mandy Wu
April 1, 2022

Fashion Four-ward podcast discusses the ongoing negative influence of America’s Next Top Model

Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
March 18, 2022

`Won’t You Be My Neighbor’ event coming in May

Mandy Wu and Olivia Rechtorik
March 10, 2022
Senior Abby Rodgers recently received the Peter R. Marsh Foundation Silent Servant Award, which is given to students who serve their communities through volunteer work.

Rodgers receives Silent Servant Award for volunteer work

Evelyn Esek and Mandy Wu
March 9, 2022

Video story: Polar Plunge crew celebrates inclusion

Kevin Hutchinson and Mandy Wu
February 28, 2022
Marry Me is light hearted and fun, even though it has a cliched and expected plot. Some scenes are exaggerated but add to the movie’s drama.

Marry Me offers predictable but heartwarming plot

Mandy Wu, Staff Writer
February 18, 2022
The Baldwin inline hockey team competes in the V1 section.

Inline hockey defeats Pine-Richland

Mandy Wu and Alizabeth Klein
February 8, 2022

Fashion `Fourward’ podcast looks at trends for spring

Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
January 26, 2022

Fashion `Four’ward podcast debates winter trends

Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
December 14, 2021
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