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
Rachael Bonneau

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor

News Editor Rachael Bonneau is a senior and a second-year staff member. If she’s not at the library, she’s probably playing video games with her friends.

All in all, the Talking Heads are a little eclectic, and that is shown in their self-titled debut. Talking Heads ‘77 is the Talking Heads’ debut studio album. Image via Sire Records.

Essential Listening: ‘Talking Heads ‘77’ is more than just “Psycho Killer”

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
May 28, 2024
'Love Hate Music Box' is Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s fourth studio album. Image Via RKS Recording/Elektra Entertainment.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise brings mellow vibe to songs about love

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
May 24, 2024
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

3 longtime teachers prepare for retirement

Rachael Bonneau, Aria Majcher, and Raven Spano
May 24, 2024
Shaner has helped organize many trips for high school and middle school students alike

[Photo] Retiring Teachers

May 24, 2024
David Bowie’s fourth studio album, Hunky Dory, was released in 1971. Image via RCA

Essential Listening: Hunky Dory is strange but worthwhile

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
May 16, 2024
Nothing More was joined by Sleep Theory and Veil of Maya at Stage AE on Sunday. Photo by Rachael Bonneau

Nothing More brings the energy at Stage AE show

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
May 14, 2024
Baldwin Girls Lacrosse huddle following the end of the game.

Girls lax falls to North Hills

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
April 30, 2024
The entire album is a series of experiences, captured in songs, that feel personal enough to be genuine, but they share something universal about humanity. Photo via Sure Hope it Does

New Bears in Trees record sounds like growing up

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
April 29, 2024
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.

Senior Farewell: Sometimes too much really is too much

Rachael Bonneau, news editor
April 22, 2024
Baldwin’s Green Club was established at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Photo courtesy of BW Geen Club.

BHS’s new Green Club plans ‘Tree-Plenish’ event

Rachael Bonneau and Raven Spano
April 2, 2024

Video story: Indoor percussion, color guard compete

Rachael Bonneau, Amanda Booth, and Connor Boros
March 27, 2024

Video story: Women’s Empowerment event encourages career exploration

Rachael Bonneau, Amanda Booth, Asmita Pokharel, and Tumi Ojo
March 20, 2024
Prime Stage Theatre presented the play "And Then They Came for Me".

Baldwin students lead Holocaust education discussion at Prime Stage Theatre

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
March 13, 2024

Podcast discusses Alabama IVF decision

Rachael Bonneau and Aria Majcher
March 7, 2024
The song is a palatable story of love through poverty. Photo via Elektra.

Tracy Chapman’s self-titled debut is more than just ‘Fast Car’

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
March 7, 2024
Cavetown releases another sad yet comforting addition to their discography.

Cavetown maintains sad themes with ‘Little Vice’ EP

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
February 26, 2024
Bea Quallich and Logan Huwalt have raised awareness for epilepsy throughout Pennsylvania.

[Photo] Huwalt, Quallich raise thousands for epilepsy awareness

Rachael Bonneau and Ethan Stock
February 22, 2024
Junior Abby Rexrode won her second PIAA Diamond division All-Around title.

Rexrode named all around champion; gymnastics takes third at states

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
February 20, 2024
Debbie Leuchter Stueber, the daughter of holocaust survivors, spoke to Baldwin students.

[Photo] Holocaust speaker keeps history alive

Emma Powell and Olivia Page
February 15, 2024
Junior gymnast Abby Rexrode is a three-time all-around WPIAL champion. Photo courtesy Abby Rexrode.

Rexrode named all-around champion; gymnastics takes 3rd at WPIALs

Rachael Bonneau and Evelyn Esek
February 12, 2024
Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins is Sparks' 16th studio album. Photo courtesy of Lil' Beethoven Records.

Essential Listening: Sparks are outlandish, but the music works

Rachael Bonneau, Staff Member
January 24, 2024
O’Neill has stuck with the sport and her skills have grown.

O’Neill brings skill, work ethic to gymnastics team

Rachael Bonneau and Aria Majcher
January 23, 2024

State of Debate podcast discusses GOP presidential candidates

Rachael Bonneau and Kevin Hutchinson
January 19, 2024
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Cheer team takes second at WPIALs

Alyssa Thayer and Rachael Bonneau
January 8, 2024
'The rise and fall of ziggy stardust and the spiders from mars' was David Bowie's fifth studio album.

Essential Listening: With ‘Ziggy,’ Bowie provided a cultural moment

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
December 22, 2023
Donald Trump was president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. Donald Trump by Michael Vadon is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED .

Opinion: Colorado’s ruling on Trump likely to be overturned

Rachael Bonneau, Entertainment Editor
December 20, 2023
Gremlins, released in 1984, is a twist on the traditional Christmas movie. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

The 16 School Days of Christmas: Yes, Gremlins is a Christmas movie

Rachael Bonneau, Staff Writer
December 19, 2023
Chants of Sennaar is available on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Photo Via Rundisc.

Adventure game Chants of Sennaar offers language puzzles

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
December 12, 2023
Some people are naturally good at giving gifts. Others have to work at it.

[Photo] The 16 School Days of Christmas: All I want for Christmas is to give better gifts

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023

Video story: `Puffs’ tells story of those `other’ student wizards

Tumi Ojo, Asmita Pokharel, and Rachael Bonneau
November 14, 2023
The Baldwin High School main gym will receive a theme picked by the students.

Students vote on theme for main gym

Evelyn Esek and Rachael Bonneau
November 6, 2023
Diving Lessons is Addison Grace’s first full-length studio album, and it tells the story of him healing his mental health.

Grace’s debut focuses on learning to love yourself

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
October 12, 2023
The Baldwin Highlander Marching Band competes in PIMBA class AA.

Marching band places 2nd at Gateway

Rachael Bonneau and Aria Majcher
October 11, 2023
Dedicating a day to celebrating all ethnicities would create a multicultural celebration that highlights the ethnic differences in American society.

Opinion: There is a solution to the Columbus Day debate

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
October 5, 2023

Video story: Baldwin football vs. Bethel Park

Rachael Bonneau and Aria Majcher
September 27, 2023
Siouxsie and the Banshees' goth album 'Juju' came out in 1981.

Essential Listening: `Juju’ is perfect music as Halloween draws closer

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
September 22, 2023
School Counselor Julie Sumper is starting her first year working at Baldwin High School.

Sumper finds meaning in school counseling

Rachael Bonneau, News Editor
September 11, 2023

Podcast debates cover versions of pop songs

Rachael Bonneau, Evelyn Esek, and Aria Majcher
September 5, 2023
French teacher Katie Streets is welcomed back by AP French students.

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

Purbalite Staff
August 28, 2023

Video story: Farewell to retiring faculty members

Rachael Bonneau and Raven Spano
June 5, 2023

Podcast: With summer coming, which ice cream flavor is best?

Rachael Bonneau and Raven Spano
May 30, 2023
Weather's newest album 'Are We Having Fun?' released on the 5th.

Weathers ask Are We Having Fun? and the answer is ‘No’

Rachael Bonneau
May 15, 2023
The International Olympic Committee decided to readmit Russian athletes in the games, despite multiple violations.

Opinion: IOC should re-evaluate relationship with Russia and Belarus

Rachael Bonneau, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
Tell Me I'm Alive, the ninth studio album by All Time Low, was released in 2023.

All Time Low returns without much to say

Rachael Bonneau, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023

Podcast looks at `cozy gaming,’ which emphasizes relationships over competition

Rachael Bonneau and Raven Spano
March 30, 2023
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

Passing Keystones can earn rising seniors time out of school

Rachael Bonneau, Raven Spano, and Anne Hampton
March 28, 2023

Podcast debates whether the Beatles are great or overrated

Rachael Bonneau, Kalonga Mwenda, and Sam Tobiczyk
March 27, 2023
Holocaust survivor's son Dan Ottenheimer presents to students via Zoom in the BHS auditorium.

Holocaust generational speaker shares family’s story

Rachael Bonneau and Arturo Gromo
March 14, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s push to separate public schools from the College Board is contrary to students’ success.

Opinion: Move to shut out College Board would hurt students

Rachael Bonneau, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
The Baldwin indoor percussion and color guard competes with other schools around the area.

Indoor percussion, color guard look to improve in coming competitions

Rachael Bonneau and Raven Spano
February 27, 2023
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

New media literacy class takes aim at misinformation

Raven Spano and Rachael Bonneau
February 16, 2023
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Girls’ basketball defeats Mt. Lebanon

Rachael Bonneau and Anne Hampton
January 30, 2023
League of Distortion's self-titled and first album was released in 2022.

League of Distortion’s new album offers accessible, feminist music

Rachael Bonneau, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
Palaye Royale releases a new album with interesting commentary but subpar musicality.

Palaye Royale’s `Fever Dream’ disappoints

Rachael Bonneau, Club Member
November 23, 2022
Spirits, the seventh studio album from Nothing More, was released in October 2022.

Nothing More stays angry, delivers edgier sound on new album

Rachael Bonneau, Club Member
October 26, 2022
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