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The student news site of Baldwin High School

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Zach Wiatrowski

Zach Wiatrowski, Staff Writer

Junior Zach Wiatrowski is a first-year Staff Writer. He can be found at PPG Paints Arena at a Penguins game, watching Sidney Crosby do his thing 

Permanent Waves, by Rush still holds up to todays standards. Photo Via Def Jam Music Group

Essential Listening: Rush’s `Permanent Waves’ still holds up

Zach Wiatrowski, Multimedia Editor
April 18, 2024
Despite the rough performance, there were still some bright spots. 

Baseball loses to Central Catholic, 13-9

Zach Wiatrowski, Multimedia Editor
April 17, 2024
The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

Track teams battle weather at TSTCA outdoor championships

Ethan Stock and Zach Wiatrowski
April 15, 2024
The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

Boys, girls track teams defeat Peters, Bethel Park

Eliza Swanson and Zach Wiatrowski
April 12, 2024

Purb Take podcast debates Sweet 16 of men’s bracket

Adam Degenhardt, Nico Macurak, Jackson Sgattoni, and Zach Wiatrowski
March 26, 2024
The first round of the 2024 NCAA Mens Division I Basketball Tournament will began on Thursday, March 21. Photo via NCAA.

Hoops fans will hope Sweet 16 matches excitement of first 2 rounds

Zach Wiatrowski, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Baseball falls to USC

Baseball falls to USC

Zach Wiatrowski and Eliza Swanson
March 26, 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
The Penguins have made early playoff exits for several years in a row. Image courtesy Pittsburgh Penguins

Pens focus on future, likely leading to struggles on ice

Zach Wiatrowski, Multimedia Editor
March 11, 2024
Seniors signed their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers.

Seniors sign their letters of intent

Purbalite Staff
February 8, 2024
Junior Spencer Maist has been on the swimming team for two years.

Maist has high hopes for swim teams

Nico Macurak and Zach Wiatrowski
January 22, 2024
The National Football League season features 17 games per team. Image via NFL

4 great teams move on to NFL conference championships

Zach Wiatrowski, Multimedia Editor
January 22, 2024
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Wrestling team wins, earns long-awaited return to playoffs

Alayna Scanlon and Zach Wiatrowski
January 18, 2024

Video story: Bowling team earns another win

Ethan Stock, Eliza Swanson, and Zach Wiatrowski
December 19, 2023
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Boys basketball falls to T.J. in high-scoring game

Jacob Staley and Zach Wiatrowski
December 6, 2023

Yinzer Chronicles podcast discusses Steelers after Matt Canada

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, Jackson Sgattoni, and Zach Wiatrowski
November 29, 2023
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

Student Ambassador Program aims to welcome new students

Kevin Hutchinson and Zach Wiatrowski
November 17, 2023

Video story: College and Career Fair features teacher advice

Nick Burg, Ethan Stock, and Zach Wiatrowski
November 17, 2023
Baldwins boys and girls cross country teams compete in WPIALs

Cross country teams compete at WPIAL finals

Nico Macurak and Zach Wiatrowski
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

Yinzer Chronicles podcast talks Pens, NFL Week 6 games

Dom Brown, Kevin Hutchinson, Jackson Sgattoni, and Zach Wiatrowski
October 16, 2023
Freshman Michael Quallich has had a strong season for the Baldwin High School golf team.

Quallich goes from plastic clubs to playing varsity as a freshman

Zach Wiatrowski and Dom Brown
October 16, 2023
Freshman Michael Quallich has had a strong season for the Baldwin High School golf team.

Quallich qualifies for states in golf

Zach Wiatrowski and Dom Brown
October 3, 2023
Freshman Michael Quallich has had a strong season for the Baldwin High School golf team.

Quallich moves on to final round of golf championships

Zach Wiatrowski and Dom Brown
September 26, 2023
The Baldwin boys golf team plays in the 3A division.

Freshman Quallich qualifies for WPIAL golf championship

Dom Brown and Zach Wiatrowski
September 23, 2023
The Baldwin boys golf team plays in the 3A division.

Golf team falls to Lebo

Zach Wiatrowski, Staff Writer
September 14, 2023
Jets offseason is featured in newest season of hard knocks this year

Hard Knocks offered a good look at the Jets

Zach Wiatrowski, Multimedia Editor
September 12, 2023
The Baldwin Fighting Highlanders football team plays in WPIAL 5A section.

Football team looks to turn opening win into successful season

Jacob Staley, Adam Degenhardt, and Zach Wiatrowski
September 1, 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 Pittsburgh Penguins have won a total of five Stanley Cup championships. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Future looks bright for Pens with Dubas

Zach Wiatrowski, Staff Writer
June 6, 2023

Sports podcast debates MLB Hall of Fame controversies

Zach Wiatrowski, Staff Writer
May 30, 2023
The Penguins have made early playoff exits for several years in a row. Image courtesy Pittsburgh Penguins

Pens facing a summer of big decisions

Zach Wiatrowski, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
The Baldwin girls softball team loses after a hard fought game against NA.

Softball team rallies to defeat Lebo

Raven Spano, Carson Chapel, and Zach Wiatrowski
May 10, 2023

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

Dante Diulus, Connor Boros, Sean Galentine, and Zach Wiatrowski
April 14, 2023
Despite their win, the Steelers still struggle.

Opinion: Steelers will need draft picks to help fill holes

Zach Wiatrowski, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023

Yinzer Chronicles podcast discusses Pitt basketball, Penguins

Dante Diulus and Zach Wiatrowski
March 25, 2023

Video: Staff picks for March Madness

Connor Boros, Sean Galentine, and Zach Wiatrowski
March 15, 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
The Pittsburgh Penguins have won a total of five Stanley Cup championships. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Opinion: Penguins need some help

Zach Wiatrowski, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
The NFL’s all-star event, known as the Pro Bowl, gets a new look this year – but it does not seem like much of an improvement.

Column: The Pro Bowl still has problems

Zach Wiatrowski, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023

Yinzer Chronicles podcast reviews the NFL season

Dante Diulus and Zach Wiatrowski
February 2, 2023
The Baldwin Indoor Track team competes in the winter season.

Indoor track and field members advance in personal endeavors

Zach Wiatrowski, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023

Yinzer Chronicles podcast talks about Damar Hamlin, Steelers and Pitt wins

Dante Diulus and Zach Wiatrowski
January 6, 2023

Yinzer Chronicles podcast discusses recent success of Steelers, Pens

Dante Diulus and Zach Wiatrowski
December 6, 2022

Yinzer Chronicles podcast looks at state of local sports

Dante Diulus and Zach Wiatrowski
November 18, 2022
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