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The student news site of Baldwin High School

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MacKenzie Sendro

MacKenzie Sendro, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor MacKenzie Sendro is a senior and this is her third year on the Purbalite. She can either be found binge-watching any series on Netflix, or taking pictures to update her Instagram. She is mainly known for her obsession with dogs, and proof of this can be found on her Twitter.
The Purb Pick 'Em series features sportswriters making predictions about upcoming big games.

VIDEO: Purb Pick ‘Em looks at the Stanley Cup finals

Nathan Breisinger, Nick Pouch, and Mackenzie Sendro
May 27, 2019
Bailey and Brendan O'malley lead the Highlander's in WPIAL track championships.

[Photo] O’Malley twins lead Highlanders at WPIAL track championships

Andrew Golvash, Aaron Exler, and Colton Brain
May 17, 2019
The Baldwin Invitational is one of the largest track meets in the state.

VIDEO: Boys track team posts big day at Baldwin Invitational

Johnny Staley, MacKenzie Sendro, Connor Reiche, and Matt Storms
May 8, 2019

District reaches out to seniors with Day of Caring

Eli Achtzehn and Mackenzie Sendro
May 6, 2019
The next time friends are trying to decide between a Chipotle bowl and a Doritos Locos taco from Taco Bell, they should instead venture to Doce Taqueria, a small piece of Mexico in the heart of Pittsburgh.

Doce Taqueria tacos beat any taco from any fast food chain such as Taco Bell or Chipotle

MacKenzie Sendro, Multimedia Editor
April 26, 2019
Avengers: Endgame concludes phase three of the Marvel universe.

Endgame envokes every emotion

MacKenzie Sendro, Multimedia Editor
April 26, 2019
Joey Shields, MacKenzie Sendro, Eli Achtzehn, and Evan Haggerty give their opinions on various taco spots around town.

These tacos aren’t just for Tuesdays

Joey Shields, MacKenzie Sendro, Eli Achtzehn, and Evan Haggerty
April 26, 2019
According to the National Sleep Foundation, teens are supposed to get eight hours of sleep, but many do not. One study found that as few as 15 percent of teens get eight and a half hours of sleep.

Sleep study looks to students for help

Fiona Selden and Mackenzie Sendro
April 16, 2019
New art installation aims to put a face on anxiety, depression.

VIDEO: Art installation aims to put a face on depression, anxiety

Liam Belan, Connor Reiche, and MacKenzie Sendro
April 4, 2019
Boys tennis falls to USC

Boys tennis falls to USC

MacKenzie Sendro and Johnny Staley
April 4, 2019
The soulful artist adds an electronic sound to the typical R&B genre, and the combination creates a relaxing feeling, with songs like “You Can Do Anything.”

Zacari excites fans with debut EP “Run Wild Run Free.”

Mackenzie Sendro, Multimedia Editor
April 3, 2019
His and hers: This year's chain reaction contraption focused on a wedding. Students compete in the event annually.

Chain reaction ties the knot

MacKenzie Sendro, Multimedia Editor
March 7, 2019
Senior Julia Gaetano has always felt a need to stand up for what she believes in.

[Photo] Gaetano demonstrates civic virtue

Prudence Nowicki, Multimedia Editor
March 4, 2019
Murray was out there on on the ice at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday night, playing hockey with other vision-impaired players in between periods of the Penguins game.

Freshman gets turn on Penguins’ ice

Paige Crawley and MacKenzie Sendro
February 22, 2019
junior Alaina Wodarek, senior Haili Cordell, and freshman Hanna Kuchnicki placed at WPIALs.

3 Baldwin gymnasts place at WPIALs

MacKenzie Sendro, Grace Hampton, and Pratiksha Timsina
February 19, 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 drops tough section game

MacKenzie Sendro, Multimedia Editor
January 22, 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 falls to USC after losing Dryburgh

Mackenzie Sendro, Multimedia Editor
January 8, 2019
The music industry continues to be one of the most difficult to decipher. Between the various genres and plethora of artists, it is almost impossible to keep up with the constant evolution of music.

Releasing two albums in 2018 only worked for some

MacKenzie Sendro, Multimedia Editor
January 8, 2019
Aquaman proves DC falls behind Marvel in terms of films.

“Aquaman” sinks below surface

MacKenzie Sendro, Multimedia Editor
January 4, 2019
The Baldwin ice hockey team started its season with a win on Monday night.

Baldwin hockey falls short to Pine Richland

MacKenzie Sendro, Multimedia Editor
December 11, 2018
To honor their daughter Abbey’s memory, the Ralstons hold an annual toy drive that provides Christmas presents for underprivileged children.

Ralstons hold toy drive in memory of daughter

MacKenzie Sendro and Astrid Senko
November 15, 2018
The school day starts 10 minutes earlier this year than in previous years, primarily to eliminate the 10 minutes that students previously had to stand around waiting in the gym hallway before being released to first period.

Start time creates issues

Anamarie Martinez, Devon Schroeder, and MacKenzie Sendro
November 7, 2018
Marvel’s newest film, Venom, captures this desire to give into the temptation of evil.

“Venom” captures darker side of Marvel Universe

MacKenzie Sendro, Multimedia Editor
October 5, 2018
Junior Beth Yauch will continue onto WPIALs Thursday if she advances.

Girls tennis sweeps Chartiers Valley

MacKenzie Sendro and Kimberly Samuel
September 12, 2018
VIDEO: Saras, Tietz join Purbalite Pick 'Em to predict Pitt-Penn State

VIDEO: Saras, Tietz join Purbalite Pick ‘Em to predict Pitt-Penn State

Nick Pouch, Nathan Breisinger, and MacKenzie Sendro
September 7, 2018
Streaming services prompt artists to make longer albums

Streaming services prompt artists to make longer albums

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
June 6, 2018
Reading the old fashion form of entertainment is back and not a bad idea.

Bookstore sale closes out school year

MacKenzie Sendro and Johnny Staley
May 29, 2018
Making the play: Junior Cassie Carlson throws to first base in practice. The team has finished in first place for four consecutive years in its section.

[Photo] Girls softball wins section again

Jack O'Brien and Adam Goldsboro
May 25, 2018
The manager: Junior Dom Giorgianni stands by the batting cage before a softball game. Giorgianni manages three sports teams for Baldwin.

[Photo] Student manager key for 3 teams

Johnny Staley and Austin Bechtold
May 24, 2018
Taste Test: Students sample different coffee flavors for the Baldwin Bean coffee shop. Plans are for the coffee shop to open next fall.

Coffee shop plans brewing at Baldwin

Avery Greenaway and MacKenzie Sendro
May 23, 2018
Photo via Flickr under Creative Commons License.

Sports team predicts Stanley Cup winners

Flynn Travers, Nathan Breisinger, Johnny Staley, and MacKenzie Sendro
May 11, 2018
J. Cole captures new sound with KOD

J. Cole captures new sound with KOD

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Baldwin's future coffee shop now has name

Baldwin’s future coffee shop now has name

Mackenzie Sendro and Avery Greenaway
April 23, 2018
A skull from Art Teacher Cheryl Foote's father.

Juniors create an art installation against poaching

Sarah Fader, Savannah Nguyen, and Mackenzie Sendro
April 20, 2018
4.10 art

[Photo] ABCD week kicks off with paint gallery during lunch

April 10, 2018
Photo via Pixabay via Creative Commons license.

High school to celebrate second annual ABCD week

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
Students gathered on softball field for walkout.

Students walk out to support Parkland, protest gun violence

Mackenzie Sendro, Avery Greenaway, and Rachel Stofanak
March 14, 2018
The team will be more experienced next year, with every player returning for the Highlanders.

Boys basketball ends season strong

Liam Belan and Mackenzie Sendro
February 12, 2018
Later starts disrupt teen routines

Later starts disrupt teen routines

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
Photo via Pixabay under Creative Commons license.

Delicious donuts dominate: Better Maid donuts provides different take on average donuts

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
February 9, 2018
Photo via flickr under Creative Commons license.

Timberlake’s new album disappoints

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
February 6, 2018

Purbalite Pick ‘Em: Super Bowl 52

Nick Pouch, Nathan Breisinger, Johnny Staley, and Mackenzie Sendro
February 1, 2018
The 65th Grammy Awards, recognizing the best in music, aired Sunday night on CBS.

Opinion: Mostly, Grammy Awards got it right this year

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
The team will be more experienced next year, with every player returning for the Highlanders.

Boys basketball team wins against Connellsville

Paige Crawley and Mackenzie Sendro
January 23, 2018
The girls swim team defeated Canon-Mac on Wednesday night, and junior Abigail Herrle qualified for WPIALs.

Swim looks to bounce back after loss

Nathan Breisinger and Mackenzie Sendro
January 8, 2018
Star Wars release impresses fans

Star Wars release impresses fans

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
December 18, 2017
Baldwin boys basketball starts season strong

Baldwin boys basketball starts season strong

Liam Belan and Mackenzie Sendro
December 11, 2017
Tranter plans Teacher Talent Show comeback

Tranter plans Teacher Talent Show comeback

Mackenzie Sendro and Liam Belan
December 6, 2017
Audiences filled with "wonder"

Audiences filled with “wonder”

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
November 20, 2017
TV, radio, web journalists share stories with students

TV, radio, web journalists share stories with students

Elizabeth Solenday and Mackenzie Sendro
November 14, 2017
This photo is from the Washington Post

Conspiracy theorists hyped about JFK files

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017

Fright Night puts twist on typical Kennywood experience

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
October 26, 2017
Girls volleyball claims section champs

Girls volleyball claims section champs

Liam Belan and Mackenzie Sendro
October 18, 2017
New activities appearing in homecoming week

New activities appearing in homecoming week

Mackenzie Sendro and Areanna Bivens
September 27, 2017
The boys volleyball team lost to Canon Mac on Thursday night.

Girls volleyball shuts out Lebo

Liam Belan and Mackenzie Sendro
September 13, 2017
Review: American Horror Story gets scarily real

Review: American Horror Story gets scarily real

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
September 8, 2017
Lachut becomes WPIAL champion

Lachut becomes WPIAL champion

Elizabeth Solenday and Mackenzie Sendro
May 22, 2017
Dark Places leaves a chilling feeling

Dark Places leaves a chilling feeling

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
Juniors Emily Rauch and Abby Muse stood out for the Highlanders, with Muse making some nice saves to keep the team in the game in the first couple of minutes.

Boys lacrosse secures first win

CJ Norwood and Mackenzie Sendro
April 19, 2017
New fashion trends seem to lack motivation

New fashion trends seem to lack motivation

MACKENZIE SENDRO, Staff Writer
April 6, 2017
Evangelista named Young Entrepreneur of the year

Evangelista named Young Entrepreneur of the year

Natalie Sommer and Mackenzie Sendro
March 14, 2017
Blaise Moore's second album creates perfect package

Blaise Moore’s second album creates perfect package

MacKenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
March 10, 2017

Highlander Pride starts up again

Natalie Sommer and MacKenzie Sendro
March 6, 2017

`Spread the Word’ campaign aims for awareness

MacKenzie Sendro and CJ Norwood
February 28, 2017
Some studios cannot master sequel formula

Some studios cannot master sequel formula

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
February 28, 2017
Girls basketball beats Thomas Jefferson

Girls basketball beats Thomas Jefferson

C.J. Norwood and Mackenzie Sendro
February 13, 2017

Special Olympics bocce team to begin state title defense

Mackenzie Sendro and Natalie Sommer
February 8, 2017
Boys basketball suffers loss to Mt. Lebanon

Boys basketball suffers loss to Mt. Lebanon

Jack O’Brien and Mackenzie Sendro
February 6, 2017
Kardashians spreads their impact

Kardashians spreads their impact

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
January 19, 2017
Girls basketball defeats Upper St. Clair

Girls basketball defeats Upper St. Clair

Andrea Henderson, Katie Zemaitis, and MacKenzie Sendro
January 13, 2017
Boys basketball beats Lebo

Boys basketball beats Lebo

Liam Belan and Mackenzie Sendro
January 11, 2017
Swim team loses to Peters Township

Swim team loses to Peters Township

Andrea Henderson and MacKenzie Sendro
January 6, 2017
Solange Knowles releases new album

Solange Knowles releases new album

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
December 22, 2016
Boys basketball season tips off

Boys basketball season tips off

Liam Belan and Mackenzie Sendro
December 9, 2016
Laughlin receives recognition

Laughlin receives recognition

C.J. NORWOOD and MACKENZIE SENDRO
December 7, 2016
The varsity ice hockey team defeated Armstrong on Monday night.

Boys hockey ties Wheeling Central

LIAM BELAN and MACKENZIE SENDRO
November 22, 2016
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Senior finds calling in video

Mackenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
November 3, 2016

Gyros remain a traditional favorite

MacKenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
November 1, 2016
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Girls volleyball finishes second in section

Nathan Breisinger and Mackenzie Sendro
October 21, 2016
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Girls volleyball beats Moon on senior rec

MacKenzie Sendro, Staff Writer
October 19, 2016
Baldwin will look for big performances from their key players tonight as the Highlanders seek another win.

Football team knocks off Connellsville in OT

Nathan Breisinger and MacKenzie Sendro
October 10, 2016
Teachers ready for their turn at stardom

Teachers ready for their turn at stardom

Emma Dowker and MacKenzie Sendro
October 5, 2016
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