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The student news site of Baldwin High School

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The student news site of Baldwin High School

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Sean Galentine

Sean Galentine, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Sean Galentine is a senior in his third year on the Purbalite. He can usually be found listening to music, driving, or just hanging out.

Lauren LaVera portrays Sienna Shaw in highest-grossing unrated movie of all time, horror movie Terrifier 3 promotional material via Cineverse.

Violent `Terrifier 3’ establishes an iconic new villain

Sean Galentine, Multimedia Editor
October 29, 2024
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

The 2024 school year brings new teachers

October 29, 2024
The Baldwin Highlander Marching Band competes in PIMBA class AA.

Marching band posts highest score of season

Zander Vecchione and Sean Galentine
October 21, 2024
Baldwin High School's boys and girls varsity soccer teams compete in WPIAL's 4a division.

Boys soccer wins second game in a row

Sean Galentine, Ben Majcher, and Trevor Brain
October 7, 2024
Mr. McMahon documentary asks where the character ends and the man begins. Image via Netflix.

McMahon doc looks at creator of a wrestling empire

Sean Galentine, Multimedia Editor
October 4, 2024
Special Education teacher Katie LaCava was inspired by her fourth-grade teacher.

LaCava knew she wanted to teach from a young age

Sean Galentine, Multimedia Editor
September 19, 2024

Video story: Class of 2024 graduates

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, Sean Galentine, Nico Macurak, Alayna Scanlon, and Ethan Stock
June 7, 2024
M. Night Shyamalan at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con panel for his film "Glass". Shyamalan by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED

In ‘Unbreakable’ trilogy, Shyamalan blends horror, action

Sean Galentine, Multimedia Editor
June 3, 2024
Baldwin alum Shawn Purcell is an adjunct professor of jazz guitar and jazz arranging at George Mason University. Photo courtesy Shawn Purcell. Photo courtesy Shawn Purcell

Baldwin alum has made a life in music

Sean Galentine and Seth Franco
May 30, 2024
MF DOOM is drawn with his metal mask in a portrait for his 2011 tour. DOOM by TheArches is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED

Essential Listening: ‘Mouse & Mask’ merged rap, animation

Sean Galentine, Multimedia Editor
May 28, 2024
Iconic Resident Evil logo from the original game. Resident Evil Logo by MrBeach83 is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED

Top 3: ‘Resident Evil’ games offer thrills

Sean Galentine, Multimedia Editor
May 15, 2024
The President will be voted for on Election Day but many have conflicted thoughts. Photo courtesy of Pexels.

To vote or not to vote: A presidential question

Sean Galentine and Seth Franco
April 15, 2024
Wrestlemania 40 celebrates four decades of the biggest event in pro-wrestling. Wrestlemania 40 by Warrioruzi 7 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED.

‘Wrestlemania 40’ features legends old and new

Sean Galentine, Multimedia Editor
April 10, 2024
Red Cross club member Alex Kearney (left) offers snacks to blood donor Hayden Baroni at the spring blood drive.

Red Cross Club aims to serve community

Zach Wiatrowski, Sean Galentine, and Eliza Swanson
March 22, 2024
Miller's BSP is a hometown gem

Essential Listening: Miller’s ‘Blue Slide Park’ has a hometown flavor

Sean Galentine, Multimedia editor
March 21, 2024
'Gravity Falls' may be a kid's show but it's writing makes it enjoyable regardless. Photo courtesy of Disney.

What to binge-watch: ‘Gravity Falls’ provides a hilarious yet thrilling mystery

Sean Galentine, Multimedia Editor
March 15, 2024
Sophomore Max Marzina crosses the court prior to the game.

Strong basketball season draws to a close with state playoff loss

Seth Franco and Sean Galentine
March 11, 2024
Cyberpunk Edgerunners, an anime just released on Netflix, may just have saved the failed video game Cyberpunk 2077. `Cyberpunk’ anime saves a failed video game

‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ mixes romance, sci-fi

Sean Galentine, Multimedia Editor
March 6, 2024
The U.S. Capitol is where the legislative branch of the U.S. government is seated. Photo courtesy of the U.S. National Parks Service.

Opinion: Congress out of line in solely blaming social media companies

Sean Galentine, Multimedia Editor
February 6, 2024

Video story: Bowling team defeats Carlynton

Nick Burg and Sean Galentine
February 5, 2024
'Palworld" debuted at number one on Steam charts despite controversy. Image from Pocket Pair, Inc.

‘Palworld’ more than just a ‘Pokemon’ ripoff

Sean Galentine, Multimedia Editor
January 26, 2024
Last year, Plinta was named a WPIAL all-star.

Neighborhood helped start Plinta’s hockey journey

Sean Galentine and Jacob Staley
January 18, 2024
Senior Tom Ojo was the first-place winner at Baldwin's 2023 Poetry Out Loud competition.

Ojo draws on experience to win Poetry Out Loud competition

Seth Franco and Sean Galentine
January 16, 2024
The college football playoffs will feature 12 teams next year. Playoff Logo is licensed in the public domain.

Expanded college football playoffs stir debate

Dominic Brown and Sean Galentine
January 10, 2024
Baldwin’s esports team wins another playoff match against Chambersburg High School.

Rocket League team loses in second round of playoffs

Sean Galentine and Seth Franco
December 14, 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
The Purple Pantry will be supporting families in the Baldwin School district who are in need of food, hygienic products, and school supplies.

Purple Pantry aims to help students in need

Sean Galentine and Eliza Swanson
November 21, 2023
Valorant is a first person shooter, that was released in 2020. Photo via Riot Games

Valorant esports team earned shutout win

Dominic Brown and Sean Galentine
November 10, 2023
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Ice hockey defeats Canon-Mac

Dom Brown and Sean Galentine
November 8, 2023

Podcast debates whether `Five Nights at Freddy’s’ is terrible or terribly fun

Aria Majcher, Seth Franco, Brendan Harris, and Sean Galentine
November 2, 2023
The ice hockey team fell to Central Catholic, 6-3.

Boys Hockey Falls To Central Catholic

Sean Galentine
October 27, 2023
Purbalite staff members have ranked their top 5 favorite Halloween movies.

Halloween’s top films usher in scary season

Purbalite Staff
October 26, 2023

Podcast discusses Israel-Hamas conflict

Seth Franco, Sean Galentine, and Brendan Harris
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
AP Gov students encourage the student body to register to vote.

AP Gov seniors register students to vote

Alayna Scanlon and Sean Galentine
October 17, 2023

Video story: Classes compete at fall sports pep rally

Alyssa Thayer, Ethan Stock, Sean Galentine, and Alayna Scanlon
October 3, 2023
Mike Evangelista is an advocate for students who need more help.

Evangelista offers support for students

Sean Galentine, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023
The WWE 'Payback' event took place in Pittsburgh on Saturday.

WWE `Payback’ brings entertainment

Sean Galentine
September 6, 2023
Neon Genesis Evangelion was among the first shows to discuss mental health.

`Neon Genesis’ anime series was a trailblazer in addressing mental health

Sean Galentine, Staff Writer
June 8, 2023
Senior Grace Schumacher poses with her parents and grandparents, all Baldwin graduates.

Sports a family tradition for Schumachers

Sean Galentine and Zach Wiatrowski
June 7, 2023
The Marvel franchise returns with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3., a movie that has no shortage of funny, sad, and sometimes brutal moments.

New `Guardians’ provides an emotional, exciting journey

Sean Galentine, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Snot or Not is the new album from the duo known as Homixide Gang.

New album from Playboi Carti’s label disappoints

Sean Galentine, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023
Mac Demarco performs at the Middle East Downstairs in April 2014.

I survived nine hours of Mac DeMarco

Sean Galentine, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023
Killer Mike, part of the group Run the Jewels, won acclaim with his album `R.A.P. Music.'

Essential Listening: Killer Mike brought meaningful lyrics to `R.A.P. Music’

Sean Galentine, Staff Writer
April 20, 2023

Yinzer Chronicles looks at Pens’ troubles, Bucs’ good start

Dante Diulus, Connor Boros, Sean Galentine, and Zach Wiatrowski
April 14, 2023
WWE is the United States' premier entertainment option for wrestling.

Wrestlemania 39 provides uneven entertainment

Sean Galentine, Staff Writer
April 11, 2023
Death Row Records was founded in 1991 by Dr. Dre and Suge Knight, among others.

Snoop’s reversal shows power of streaming services

Sean Galentine, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023
This new record in no way hides the expert production and the masterful use of the instruments included on it. Once again, M83 embraces their child-like wonder, vocally recreating a feeling that is often lost as one grows up. 

M83’s new record offers another nostalgic trip to the past

Sean Galentine, Staff writer
March 22, 2023

Video: Staff picks for March Madness

Connor Boros, Sean Galentine, and Zach Wiatrowski
March 15, 2023
The charmingly controversial show South Park has returned with another season that manages to both innovate and feel fresh while simultaneously returning to the classic formula.

`South Park’ returns to form, focusing on celebrity controversies

Sean Galentine, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
On the ice, the team prepares for the game.

Ice hockey loses to Upper St. Clair

Connor Boros and Sean Galentine
February 24, 2023
The boys basketball team rose up and earned a playoff spot.

Boys basketball looks to continue strong season in playoffs

Connor Boros, Sean Galentine, and Zach Wiatrowski
February 22, 2023
Lil Yachty’s "Let’s Start Here." provides an underwhelming psychedelic rock experience.

Lil Yachty’s new album “Let’s Start Here.” underwhelms

Sean Galentine, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023

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

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, Sean Galentine, and Jackson Sgattoni
December 12, 2022
Overwatch 2 is simply a rehashed version of the original video game without some of the best parts.

Video game Overwatch 2 takes a step backward

Sean Galentine, Club Member
October 20, 2022
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