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
The 2023 college football season has provided fans with predictable and unpredictable outcomes so far.

[Photo] Opinion: Dynamic college football season could get even better

Nico Macurak, Sports Editor
October 30, 2023
Margot Robbie plays a broad range of roles in her films.

[Photo] `Barbie’ fans should check out Robbie’s other movies

Amanda Booth, Multimedia Editor
October 19, 2023
For All The Dogs is Drake's 8th studio album

[Photo] Drake’s new record fails to meet his standards

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

[Photo] Opinion: MLB wild card series will include 1 upset

Nick Burg, Multimedia Editor
October 3, 2023
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While Louis Vuttion has created hundreds of different bags over the years, their most popular is brown with the “LV” logo in tan. 

[Photo] Opinion: `Loud’ fashion is on the rise

Georgia Holbert, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
Landing all songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 list is a trend that has been growing in recent years.

[Photo] Opinion: Billboard’s Hot 100 overtaken by big stars

Max Pegher, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Hey Violet’s debut was released in 2017. It is a mix of post-EDM and pop punk.

[Photo] Essential Listening: Hey Violet’s debut paired heartbreak with energetic sound

Raven Spano, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
De La Soul started as a quirky hip-hop group in the late 1980s.

[Photo] De La Soul returns to streaming, but problems remain

Aria Majcher, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Even through season 19, Greys Anatomy still remains popular.

[Photo] Some TV series outstay their welcome

Kristen Negley, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
High school proms are once in a lifetime, and are more than worth it to go.

[Photo] Despite stress over dresses or dates, prom is worth it

Grace Spozarski, Multimedia Editor
March 22, 2023
Strays, the fourth studio album from Margo Price, was released in January 2023.

[Photo] Margo Price refreshes the country genre

Georgia Holbert, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
The Heisman Trophy is awarded to one college football player each season.

[Photo] Opinion: The Heisman selection system has too many flaws

Nico Macurak, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
Upcoming video games for gamers to look forward to for the fast approaching holiday season.

[Photo] Gamers can get ready for these 3 new releases

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
November 7, 2022
Baldwin school leaders are looking for students to play in a new bagpipe band.

[Photo] Emphasizing Highlander tradition, school seeks students for bagpipe band

Kalonga Mwenda and Grace Spozarski
October 14, 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers Logo

[Photo] Pro/Con: Pickett, Trubisky spur Steelers QB debate

October 5, 2022
Baldwin’s boys soccer team competes in the fall sports season

[Photo] Boys soccer picks up big win against Hempfield

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
September 16, 2022
Baldwin golf team members participated in a qualification match on Thursday but did not reach WPIAL sectionals.`

[Photo] Golf team defeated by Peters Township

Seth Franco and Brendan Harris
September 8, 2022
Baldwin’s varsity girls soccer team competes in the 4A division.

[Photo] Boys soccer falls to Peters Township

Olivia Rechtorik and Mandy Wu
September 7, 2022
Chillwave pioneer Chaz Bundick, artistically known as Toro Y Moi,has released his latest album, Mahal.

[Photo] Toro takes on psychedelic rock on `Mahal’

Kalonga Mwenda, Staff Writer
May 19, 2022
Pusha T's new album 'It's Almost Dry,' strays from his usual, aggressive style.

[Photo] Pusha T’s new album underwhelms fans

Kalonga Mwenda, News Editor
April 28, 2022
Having a wider range of clothing would result in more profit for the stores and happier customers, benefiting both the producer and the consumer, Ferkett argues.

[Photo] Opinion: Stores need to offer more modest clothing

Hannah Ferkett, Club Member
November 3, 2021
Unvaccinated people in Germany will be able to go to grocery stores and pharmacies, but not non-essential businesses.

[Photo] District to hold free vaccine clinic for students at high school

Leila Usanovic, Eli Traud, Izzy Swanson, and Grace Hampton
May 6, 2021
The Pirates, expected to be one of the worst teams in baseball this year, are off to a surprisingly solid start.

[Photo] Despite recent skid, Pirates are surprising people this year

Carson Chapel, Staff Writer
May 4, 2021
Oprah Winfrey's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aired on Sunday.

[Photo] Opinion: Interview shows the royal family needs to change

Brooke Bayer, Staff Writer
March 8, 2021
The Baldwin inline hockey team competes in the V1 section.

[Photo] Inline hockey team wraps up regular season with another win

Owen Pogany, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
Daft Punk, the French dance and pop group that had a huge hit with "Get Lucky," has broken up.

[Photo] Column: Daft Punk’s breakup conjures memories

Dominick Ditoro, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
McCartney III is a disappointing successor to past albums, but is exciting for fans.

[Photo] Latest McCartney record disappoints

Dom Ditoro, Staff Writer
January 26, 2021
James Harden has moved from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets.

[Photo] Opinion: Harden move shows what’s wrong with the NBA

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
January 14, 2021
President Donald Trump, pictured here at a 2016 campaign rally, has continued to claim that he did not lose the 2020 election to Joe Biden.

[Photo] Opinion: Violence at Capitol shows Trump at his worst

Alli Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
January 7, 2021
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[Photo] The 15 School Days of Christmas: Holiday mania can be a little much

Elizabeth Perston, Staff Writer
December 3, 2020
Theaters have been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

[Photo] Opinion: Pandemic poses unique challenges for theater world

Ava Weidensall, Club Member
November 4, 2020
The Hollywood adaptation of the Broadway musical Cats was not well received.

[Photo] Opinion: Casting dooms movie adaptions of Broadway shows

Leila Usanovic, Club Member
November 4, 2020
The South Korean pop group BTS has achieved success, yet still faces backlash.

[Photo] Opinion: Pop culture still struggles with Asian representation

Khushila Dulal, Club Member
November 4, 2020
Electronic Arts is a video game developer that makes use of microtransactions.

[Photo] Opinion: Greedy video game developers are exploiting players

Elias Olexa, Club Member
November 4, 2020
TikTok has become a key source of news for members of Gen Z.

[Photo] Opinion: TikTok goes beyond dances to provide news for Gen Z

Taslima Chapagai, Club Member
November 4, 2020
With both presidential candidates in their 70s, voters should be aware of the views of the vice presidential candidates.

[Photo] Opinion: This year, the vice president candidates really matter

Ethan Franco, Staff Writer
October 30, 2020
Adam Sandler goes back to comedy with his new film, Hubie Halloween.

[Photo] Sandler returns to comedies that aren’t funny with `Hubie Halloween’

Leila Usanovic, Club Member
October 19, 2020
U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan has signed to play with the English women's team Tottenham. She is one of several U.S. players making such a move.

[Photo] Opinion: Women’s soccer stars head to England, endangering sport’s growth in America

Victoria Di Cesare, Sports Editor
October 12, 2020
A new Netflix docu-series shows how Jeffrey Epstein was able to commit abusive crimes and almost get away with them.

[Photo] `Filthy Rich’ shows how Epstein preyed on victims

Grace Esposito, News Editor
June 3, 2020
Students who participate in performing arts build strong relationships and work as a team.

[Photo] Opinion: Performing arts builds character, strong relationships

Abbey Stark
June 2, 2020
There are many steps people can take to further social justice.

[Photo] Opinion: If you’re mad, retweeting is not enough

Cassie Snyder, Magazine Editor
June 2, 2020
Perhaps the only positive effect of coronavirus closures has been an improvement in Earth's environment.

[Photo] Opinion: Environmental gains should be maintained

Lena Barakat, Sports Editor
June 2, 2020
President Trump put together a controversial photo opportunity on Monday in Washington, D.C.

[Photo] Opinion: We need a president who can help us heal

Lindsay Bonetti, News Editor
June 2, 2020
“Chaotic” has been the best way to describe the state of America for quite some time.

There are so many emotions brought up by the story of George Floyd.

[Photo] Opinion: When will we all learn to stand together?

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
June 1, 2020
George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man, died after having his neck pinned to the ground by police officer Derek Chauvin.

[Photo] Opinion: George Floyd’s death part of a pattern that must be addressed

Abby Fowler, Staff Writer
May 31, 2020
The summer of 2020 will be strange for everyone, most particularly perhaps for college-bound seniors.

[Photo] Column: Summer of 2020 looks to be a strange one for everyone

Grace Esposito, News Editor
May 30, 2020
Coronavirus closures have made the college application process more difficult for juniors.

[Photo] Column: Coronavirus closures hit juniors hard also

Lindsay Bonetti, News Editor
May 30, 2020
This weekend's planned launch will mark the first time in history that a private company has funded a U.S. space endeavor.

[Photo] NASA teams up with Elon Musk for historic launch

Ethan Franco, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
After waiting through COVID-19 closures, teens are getting a chance to earn learning permits and driver's licenses.

[Photo] After a coronavirus-inspired wait, they get to hit the road

Olivia Macellaro, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
The debut album from the Wu-Tang Clan shifted the focus in rap back to New York City.

[Photo] Essential Listening: The Wu-Tang Clan’s debut brought the ruckus

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
May 29, 2020
Seniors that have applied to more selective universities are getting ready to commit to these schools.

[Photo] Pro/Con: Seniors debate in-state college vs. out of state

May 28, 2020
Some artists, including Bon Jovi, have been releasing singles specifically to brighten listeners' lives during these difficult times.

[Photo] Column: Artists releasing songs aimed at easing corona stress

Lena Barakat, Sports Editor
May 28, 2020
“The Match” put Peyton Manning and Tiger Woods against Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson.

[Photo] `The Match’ brings in donations, unites fans

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
May 27, 2020
The NHL's new playoff format will bring in some underdogs.

[Photo] NHL’s return offers Pens another shot at title

Chris Bobuk and Jaiman White
May 27, 2020
Major League Baseball fans can see live baseball played by the Korean Baseball Organization.

[Photo] Korean baseball draws in MLB fans

Paul Kercher, Staff Writer
May 26, 2020
"The Last Dance" documentary series confirms Michael Jordan's standing as basketball's greatest player.

[Photo] ‘Last Dance’ follows Jordan on his hero’s journey to greatness

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
May 19, 2020
With social isolation, many people have taken on workout regimens, but others have struggled to be active under quarantine.

[Photo] Opinion: Workout trend shouldn’t include body image shaming

Alli Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
May 18, 2020
UFC on Saturday became the first American sports league to return to action since the coronavirus shutdown.

[Photo] UFC emerges as leader in the return of live sports

Jaiman White, Multimedia Editor
May 11, 2020
The Smiths are known for their dramatic lyrics, written by Morrissey.

[Photo] Column: Moping along with the Smiths can provide emotional release

Lena Barakat, Sports Editor
May 11, 2020
Baldwin counselors say students should make their mental health as much of a priority as their schoolwork.

[Photo] Counselors offer strategies for dealing with quarantine stress

Elizabeth Perston, Magazine Editor
May 7, 2020
Online learning in the fourth quarter has pass-fail grades and "Flex Fridays," when no new work is assigned.

[Photo] Reactions mixed to week of optional distance learning

Alli Schroeder, Grace Esposito, and Jaiman White
April 3, 2020
The ice hockey team fell to Central Catholic, 6-3.

[Photo] Crawley part of hockey national champs

Eli Achtzehn and Austin Bechtold
April 9, 2019
The Baldwin girls lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

[Photo] Girls lacrosse team wins first game of season

Sarah Bagay and Guerin Balkovec
March 25, 2019
With the beginning of fall, students look forward to homecoming week with various activities.

[Photo] Baldwin prepares to fall into Homecoming Week

Cassie Snyder and Kim Samuel
September 27, 2018
Technology like Samsung's Galaxy F brings upcoming excitement for the new year.

[Photo] 2019 to be exciting year for new tech

Gaige Grzelka, Staff Writer
January 9, 2019
The NBA is in its second season of using the play-in tournament and it has started the playoffs off hot this year. 

[Photo] Boys hoops sees positives over busy break

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
January 2, 2019
WPIAL basketball championships held at the Petersen Events Center over the weekend brought lots of controversy.

[Photo] WPIAL 6A basketball championship proves need for shot clock

Austin Bechtold, Podcast Editor
March 4, 2019
Purbalite staff members discuss and debate awards for the NBA elite at the mid-season point.

[Photo] NBA MVP race coming down to the buzzer

Aaron Exler, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
Bryce Harper is at the top of a series of important trades in the MLB.

[Photo] MLB off-season filled with excitement

Andrew Golvash, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
Brown motions to fans after a game. Brown is now signed to the Raiders for the 2019 season.

[Photo] Column: Brown needs punishment, not a trade

Austin Bechtold, Staff Writer
January 2, 2019
The girls basketball team

[Photo] New stars arise in NBA

Adam Goldsboro, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Common License.

[Photo] RM shows off his wide range of styles with “Mono.”

Prudence Nowicki, Multimedia Editor
October 26, 2018
As with anything that involves Kaepernick, people were immediately divided on this issue.

[Photo] Column: Nike courts controversy, sales with Kaepernick ad

Jaiman White, Staff Writer
September 4, 2018
The boys hockey team defeated Greater Latrobe 6-2 on Thursday.

[Photo] Hockey team faces tough loss

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Photo via Wikimedia Commons

[Photo] Track team wins St. Clair invitational

Amanda Bruni and Sarah Fader
April 4, 2016
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[Photo] Bowling team readies for Woodland Hills

February 10, 2016
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