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The student news site of Baldwin High School

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The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Mitch Davis

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer

Mitch Davis is a junior second-year staff writer. He enjoys writing sports columns, music reviews, and watching hockey games. If he’s not complaining about other people’s taste in music, you can find him in the Purb room listening to “Africa” by Toto.

Purb Take podcast previews must-see summer sports events

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, Mitch Davis, and Tyler Zeman
June 5, 2019
It has definitely been one of the most fun albums to listen to this year, and has already proven itself to be a top five album of 2019.

Denzel Curry brings back old sound on Zuu

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
May 31, 2019

Purb Take podcast looks at NHL, NBA playoffs, Champions League soccer

Jaiman White, Tyler Zeman, and Mitch Davis
May 31, 2019
Thanks to a new student-led effort, there will now be a recycling option during the annual school locker cleanouts that start on Tuesday.

Recycling to be an option during locker cleanup

Mitch Davis and Cassie Snyder
May 24, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Seniors from Purb Take podcast discuss big sports moments from the school year

Jaiman White, Austin Bechtold, Mitch Davis, Nathan Breisinger, Nick Pouch, Tyler Zeman, and Adam Goldsboro
May 22, 2019
Every song on Igor is absolutely beautiful, with almost no flaws.

Tyler the Creator releases his best album yet

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
May 22, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take podcast covers Steelers draft, playoffs in NHL, NBA

Jaiman White, Mitch Davis, Tyler Zeman, and Nathan Breisinger
April 30, 2019
The Fighting Highlander boys lacrosse team compete in the WPIAL 2A division.

Boys lacrosse suffers tough loss against Chartiers Valley

Mitch Davis and Tyler Zeman
April 25, 2019

Seniors Bartic and Brandwene sign to play sports in college

Mitch Davis and Adam Goldsboro
April 16, 2019
The Class of 2021 will have their senior interviews on Tuesday.

Students urged to take the LEAD to avoid substance abuse, social media problems

Erin Fader and Mitch Davis
April 11, 2019
Ziegler was able to compete in the winter indoor track season, even though he was still battling through concussion-like symptoms. He still qualified for WPIALs in the 800 meter event.

Ziegler running as track leader

Austin Bechtold and Mitch Davis
April 11, 2019
First-round NHL playoffs should be exciting

First-round NHL playoffs should be exciting

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.

New podcast previews Pens vs. Islanders playoff series

Nathan Breisinger and Mitch Davis
April 9, 2019
Senior Ryan Butler plays for Baldwin's varsity boys baseball team.

Boys baseball looks to improve after loss to Peters

Cassie Snyder and Mitch Davis
April 4, 2019
Crosby has been one of the most productive players in the league, even though he has been overshadowed by Patrick Kane from the Chicago Blackhawks and Johnny Gaudreau from the Calgary Flames.

Crosby carrying Penguins to playoffs

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
March 7, 2019
Girls practice for their competition in the Baldwin gymnastics studio.

Gymnastics shows impressive performance at states

Erin Fader and Mitch Davis
March 1, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take podcast looks at LeBron, soccer’s Champions League

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, Tyler Zeman, and Mitch Davis
February 26, 2019
Goodnight Lovell is a must-listen for anyone into the underground or Soundcloud rap scene.

“Goodnight Lovell” exceeds expectations

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
The team hopes to improve on defense for the next game, as they play Bethel Park on Tuesday night at home.

Boys hoops score comeback win over Plum

Eli Achtzehn and Mitch Davis
January 28, 2019
Leader of the rink: Senior Nathan Hobson skates for a puck in practice. Hobson plays for both the inline and ice hockey teams and is the captain for both.

Ice hockey keeps rolling against Plum

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
January 22, 2019
Mason Hurley, Jaiman White, and Mitch Davis discuss rappers Kanye and Jay Z.

PODCAST: Kanye vs. Jay-Z — who is better?

Jaiman White, Mitch Davis, and Mason Hurley
January 14, 2019
Comethazine has been slowly coming up in the rap game, and his latest mixtape, Bawskee 2, is a continuation of his previous Bawskee mixtape, which was released last August.

Bawskee 2 lives up to the hype

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
January 11, 2019
The team returns every player next year after being one of the youngest teams in the section this year, with a squad composed of mostly sophomores.

Girls basketball wins first section game in last two seasons

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
December 21, 2018
Head coach Mike Sullivan has been switching the lines constantly, almost every game, in an effort to spark a rebound for the team.

Pens struggle early in the season

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
Girls volleyball team poses for a picture at the Fall pep rally.

State playoff loss ends dominant year for girls volleyball

Johnny Staley and Mitch Davis
November 7, 2018
Girls volleyball team poses for a picture at the Fall pep rally.

Girls volleyball team prepares for state playoffs

Mitch Davis and Tyler Zeman
November 5, 2018
BALLADS 1 is the debut album for Miller as Joji, and it is a beautiful collection of songs that show raw emotion with depressing and thought-provoking lyrics, clearly stepping away from comedy and moving to a darker territory in his work.

Joji shines on emotional debut album

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Pass the mic: The Beastie Boys helped make rap a worldwide phenomenon, but rap groups are rare today.

PODCAST: Who is the best rap group of all time?

Jaiman White, Mitch Davis, and Tyler Zeman
October 25, 2018
Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse sets new standards for not only animated movies, but for further entries in the Marvel cinematic universe.

NEW PODCAST: Marvel vs. DC at the movies

Mitch Davis and Adam Goldsboro
October 25, 2018
The album is overall a hit or miss, with some songs that will bring listeners back for more, but others that are just awful.

Future, Juice WRLD produce hit-or-miss music

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
Leader of the rink: Senior Nathan Hobson skates for a puck in practice. Hobson plays for both the inline and ice hockey teams and is the captain for both.

Baldwin hockey opens season with tough loss

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
The boys hockey team defeated Greater Latrobe 6-2 on Thursday.

NHL Award predictions for 2018-19 season

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
September 20, 2018
Boys soccer team shows off school spirit. The boys team starting this season with a new coach.

Boys soccer starts section play with win over Brashear

Mitch Davis and Eli Achtzehn
September 5, 2018
Kanye reveals dark side on Ye

Kanye reveals dark side on Ye

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
June 4, 2018
ASAP Rocky's Testing brings new sound

ASAP Rocky’s Testing brings new sound

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
May 25, 2018
Playboi Carti disappoints fans with mediocrity

Playboi Carti disappoints fans with mediocrity

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
May 16, 2018
The boys volleyball team lost to Canon Mac on Thursday night.

Boys volleyball loses to Bethel Park

Mitch Davis and Tyler Zeman
May 11, 2018
Childish Gambino's new video has fans confused

Childish Gambino’s new video has fans confused

Mitch Davis
May 9, 2018
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Volleyball clinches playoff spot after huge win

Mitch Davis and Tyler Zeman
May 2, 2018
Chris Reilsono’s AP World History class.

Renowned, beloved AP World History author talks to class

Tyler Zeman and Mitch Davis
April 23, 2018

Students to stay up all night to fight pediatric cancer next year

Mitch Davis, Grace Esposito, and Eli Achtzehn
April 18, 2018
DeGregorio, Westinghouse coach taking over hoops programs

DeGregorio, Westinghouse coach taking over hoops programs

Eli Achtzehn, Austin Bechtold, Mitch Davis, Jack O’Brien, and Nathan Breisinger
April 12, 2018
The ice hockey team continues its successful season with their most recent win.

Hockey community mourns along with Broncos

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
April 9, 2018
Boys baseball defeated TJ with a final score of 6-1.

Baseball lost to Upper Saint Clair

Mitch Davis and Tim Stinelli
April 6, 2018
The boys volleyball team lost to Canon Mac on Thursday night.

Boys volleyball sweeps Peters Township

Jelena Winowich and Mitch Davis
March 28, 2018
Photo via Flickr under Creative Commons license.

Love him or hate him, Ovechkin’s goal mark deserves respect

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
March 15, 2018
Foote wins recognition, tickets to Pens game

Foote wins recognition, tickets to Pens game

Mitch Davis and Jaiman White
March 13, 2018
Underrated rapper makes fans appreciate style

Underrated rapper makes fans appreciate style

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
March 7, 2018
Tory Lanez surprises audience with inconsistency while leaving them not disappointed

Tory Lanez surprises audience with inconsistency while leaving them not disappointed

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018

Purbalite Podcast: The Olympics and the NHL

Jack O’Brien and Mitch Davis
February 23, 2018
The boys hockey team defeated Greater Latrobe 6-2 on Thursday.

Shootouts cheapen great hockey game

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
February 22, 2018
Black Panther's album lives up to hype

Black Panther’s album lives up to hype

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
Will Pens make move at trade deadline?

Will Pens make move at trade deadline?

Mitch Davis, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
The girls swim team defeated Canon-Mac on Wednesday night, and junior Abigail Herrle qualified for WPIALs.

Girls swim defeats Thomas Jefferson

Mitch Davis and Jack O’Brien
February 8, 2018
One last ride: The boys basketball team hopes to make a playoff run for the third year in a row. The team expected a starting line up comprised of seniors Jake Monroe, Nick Fiumara, Mike Goga, Frank Owusu, and Jeremy Jenkins (left to right) .

Boys basketball loses chance at playoffs

Eli Achtzehn and Mitch Davis
February 5, 2018
The team will be more experienced next year, with every player returning for the Highlanders.

Girls basketball falls to Lebo

Eli Achtzehn and Mitch Davis
December 15, 2017
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