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
Nick Burg

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Nick Burg is a senior and a second-year staff member. He can be found playing baseball, playing video games, or hanging out with his friends.

Podcast debates the best, worst Halloween candy

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, and Jackson Sgattoni
October 31, 2024
Netflix is one of the originators of binge-watching. Photo via Netflix.

Pro/con: To binge or not to binge

Nick Burg and Dom Brown
October 30, 2024
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

Jewish, Nepali students face scheduling conflicts with homecoming weekend

Nick Burg and Emiliana Austin
October 10, 2024
Senior Zach Auel plans to keep golf around even if it's not in college.

Auel develops into a leader on golf team

Nick Burg and Dom Brown
October 7, 2024

Video story: Boys soccer defeats Blackhawk

Dom Brown and Nick Burg
October 4, 2024
Alfredo only has a 35-minute runtime making it extremely easy to listen to. Photo via ESGN Records.

Essential Listening: ‘Alfredo’ brings quality over quantity

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor
October 4, 2024
Baldwin High School's boys and girls varsity soccer teams compete in WPIAL's 4a division.

Moon shuts out boys soccer

Dom Brown and Nick Burg
September 25, 2024
The Baldwin Fighting Highlanders football team plays in WPIAL 5A section.

Running back leads West Mifflin past Highlanders

Nick Burg and Emiliana Austin
September 9, 2024
The Baldwin boys golf team plays in the 3A division.

Golf team loses to Peters Township

Nick Burg and Dom Brown
September 6, 2024

Video story: Class of 2024 graduates

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, Sean Galentine, Nico Macurak, Alayna Scanlon, and Ethan Stock
June 7, 2024
This drama-filled series, available on Netflix, is lengthy but is still a great watch for anyone. Photo via Netflix.

What to Binge Watch: ‘Suits’ offers suspenseful legal drama

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor
June 5, 2024
The Pirates should make important moves this offseason. Image Via Pinterest

Bucs have been inconsistent, but have talent

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor
May 31, 2024
A$AP Rocky’s second studio album, 2015’s At. Long. Last. A$AP, embodies the sub-genre of cloud rap. Photo via ASAP Worldwide.

Essential Listening: A$AP’ second album showcases cloud rap

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor
May 24, 2024

Purb Take podcast talks Paul Skenes, Pirates

Dom Brown, Jackson Sgattoni, Nico Macurak, and Nick Burg
May 22, 2024
The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Central Catholic shuts out boys lacrosse

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor
May 1, 2024
The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Boys lacrosse loses to Peters Township

Nick Burg and Jackson Sgattoni
April 15, 2024
Mabu mixes the same beats over and over with subpar lyrics. Photo via Young Genius Academy Inc.

New Mabu album does not live up to ‘Young Genius’ title

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor
April 11, 2024
Camp is Childish Gambino’s first studio album, and it features many great beats and catchy lyrics. Photo courtesy of Island Records.

Essential Listening: Gambino’s first record is a classic

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor
March 27, 2024
The Baldwin Boys basketball team line up to receive their silver WIPIAL medals.

Boys basketball looks to regroup for states after WPIAL finals loss

Nick Burg, Dom Brown, Jacob Staley, and Trevor Brain
March 4, 2024
The purple flood storms the court as the Highlanders win 54-52.

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 Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Boys basketball defeats NA, moves on to face Lebo

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, and Ben Majcher
February 26, 2024
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Boys basketball sets sights on first playoff win in two decades

Dominic Brown, Kevin Hutchinson, Nick Burg, and Jacob Staley
February 23, 2024

Podcast: Purb Take team previews the Super Bowl

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, Nico Macurak, and Jackson Sgattoni
February 9, 2024

Video story: Bowling team defeats Carlynton

Nick Burg and Sean Galentine
February 5, 2024
"All is Yellow," by Lyrical Lemonade feature 34 guest artists. Photo via Lyrical Lemonade.

Rap producer creates solid first album

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor
January 30, 2024
Schenk became a varsity starter at center last season because of his skills.

Schenk stands tall for basketball team

Dominic Brown and Nick Burg
January 18, 2024
Baldwin high school's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.

Bowling team sweeps Neighborhood Academy

Nick Burg and Jackson Sgattoni
January 11, 2024
The National Football League season features 17 games per team. Image via NFL

Backup QBs have soared and sunk this season

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor
January 9, 2024
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Ice hockey loses to Bethel Park

Dom Brown and Nick Burg
December 22, 2023
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Boys hoops loses to Seneca Valley

Dom Brown and Nick Burg
December 20, 2023
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.

The 16 School Days of Christmas: Podcast debates holiday movies

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, Sean Galentine, and Jackson Sgattoni
December 11, 2023
Seniors Mike Fry, Andrew Sharp, and John Kozar attended the annual Big 56 First Team All-Section banquet.

3 fall sports athletes honored at Big 56 event

Adam Degenhardt, Sean Galentine, and Nick Burg
December 1, 2023

Yinzer Chronicles podcast discusses Steelers after Matt Canada

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, Jackson Sgattoni, and Zach Wiatrowski
November 29, 2023

Video story: College and Career Fair features teacher advice

Nick Burg, Ethan Stock, and Zach Wiatrowski
November 17, 2023
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 2A division.

Ice hockey falls short against Lebo

Nick Burg and Adam Degenhardt
November 14, 2023

Purb Take podcast discusses NFL action, Penguins

Adam Degenhardt, Nick Burg, Nico Macurak, and Jacob Staley
November 7, 2023
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 2A division.

Ice hockey shut out by Pine-Richland

Nick Burg and Dom Brown
October 31, 2023
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Cheer team earns bid to nationals at Disney

Dom Brown and Nick Burg
October 30, 2023
Valorant is a first person shooter, that was released in 2020. Photo via Riot Games

Esports Valorant team falls to Carlisle

Jackson Sgattoni and Nick Burg
October 26, 2023

Purb Take discusses Steelers win, losses by Pitt, Penn State

Jacob Staley, Nico Macurak, Nick Burg, and Jackson Sgattoni
October 23, 2023
Zandier focuses on the present, and puts all her energy into being a leader on the girl's volleyball team.

Zandier already thinking about future of Baldwin volleyball

Nick Burg and Sean Galentine
October 23, 2023
For All The Dogs is Drake's 8th studio album

Drake’s new record fails to meet his standards

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor
October 12, 2023
Wild Card games include many exciting matchups.

Opinion: MLB wild card series will include 1 upset

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor
October 3, 2023

Video story: After loss to NA, football team looks to Bethel matchup

Nick Burg and Jackson Sgattoni
September 20, 2023
Teezo Touchdown's debut album How Do You Sleep At Night? is a solid first album.

Touchdown’s debut album showcases his talent

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor
September 12, 2023
The Baldwin boys golf team plays in the 3A division.

Golf team falls to Thomas Jefferson

Dom Brown and Nick Burg
August 31, 2023
A group of junior students walk to class after fourth period gym.

[Photo] Students return to Baldwin High School on the first day of school

Purbalite Staff
August 28, 2023

The 16 School Days of Christmas: Podcast debates top holiday songs

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, Sean Galentine, and Jackson Sgattoni
December 12, 2022
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