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The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Pratiksha Timsina

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer

Pratiksha Timsina is a sophomore and a second-year staff writer. She can either be found listening to music, procrastinating, or discussing astrology. When she’s not being a chatterbox, she’s writing or drawing.

Senior MIa Fischetti's family turned her birthday into a trip to the movies, including movie tickets.

Students find new ways to connect for special occasions

Pratiksha Timsina and Olivia Macellaro
May 24, 2020
The Netflix series "Lost in Space" reboots a popular old sci-fi show about a family on a mysterious planet.

What to Binge Watch: Get `Lost’ in this space series

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer
May 20, 2020
This year's school closures have led to significant changes for Advanced Placement testing.

Changes in AP tests get mixed reviews

Lindsay Bonetti, Grace Hampton, Victoria Di Cesare, and Pratiksha Timsina
May 1, 2020
This photo shows Baldwin High School chemistry teacher Stephanie Tarpey as a child.

In Your Face: Mrs. Tarpey has a chemistry joke for you

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
Despite social isolation, there are still ways for friends to connect online.

Connecting online with friends isn’t limited to FaceTime

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer
April 5, 2020
The Fighting Highlanders basketball teams compete at the 6A level

Girls basketball falls in state playoffs to end big season

Zachary Wyse and Pratiksha Timsina
March 11, 2020
This photo is of Mrs. Krystal Schulte, English teacher, as a child.

In Your Face!

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
Mini-THON surpassed their $20,000 goal raising a total of $23,729.07.

Mini-THON exceeds goals by raising $23,729.07

Pratiksha Timsina and Zachary Wyse
February 24, 2020
The rise of the "OK, Boomer" meme has highlighted a divide between generations in the country.

Generational tensions heighten

Sarah Watkins and Pratiksha Timsina
February 12, 2020
Swim team loses their final meet of the season.

Boys swim relay team qualifies for WPIALs

Pratiksha Timsina and Brooke Scanlon
February 10, 2020

Jake O’Donnell is the first performer in the Red Couch Concert Series

Pratiksha Timsina and Brooke Scanlon
February 3, 2020
Camila Cabello's new album features a different style.

Camila Cabello’s new album shows improvement

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer
January 13, 2020
Christmas, while being very popular, is not the only holiday celebrated during this season.

The 14 School Days of Christmas: Remember, not everyone celebrates the holiday

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019

SLIDESHOW: Governor Tom Wolf’s visit to Baldwin High School

Grace Hampton, Pratiksha Timsina, Brooke Scanlon, and Lindsay Bonetti
November 22, 2019
Chess Club gets revived; Jared Hoffman is the new sponsor.

Chess Club makes move to come back

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
Staff Writer Pratiksha Timsina discusses negatives of social media and apps.

Online behavior creates conflict

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
The marching band duo represents the football and cheer teams by wearing their uniforms during halftime.

2 band members find time for cheer and football

Grace Hampton and Pratiksha Timsina
November 15, 2019

VIDEO: Baldwin hosts regional tournament for Special Olympics athletes

Pratiksha Timsina and Brooke Scanlon
November 8, 2019
The dynamic songs take the listener through a series of Abhi’s thoughts and feelings about the crises happening around the world dealing with climate change and pollution.

Abhi the Nomad’s new album shames humans for the planet’s condition

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
With summer clothing coming back, it can lead to stress, and overthinking with yourself.

[Photo] Upcycling creates uniqueness in fashion

Alli Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
October 25, 2019
Junior Joey Moeller had a big week for Baldwin athletics, helping bring two teams to playoffs.

Moeller helps 2 Baldwin teams make history

Zach Wyse, Lindsay Bonetti, and Pratiksha Timsina
October 15, 2019
Baldwin's boys and girls cross country teams compete in meets and invitationals.

Extra motivation fuels cross country team at “pink out” meet

Pratiksha Timsina and Brooke Scanlon
October 11, 2019
Assistant Principal Jon Peebles is returning to the high school.

Peebles returns as BHS assistant principal

Pratiksha Timsina and Alli Schroeder
October 9, 2019
Assistant Principal Jon Peebles, who earlier moved from the high school to the middle school, is returning to BHS.

Woods is the first student from Baldwin to qualify in five years.

Junior Connor Woods qualifies for WPIAL golf finals

Pratiksha Timsina and Brooke Scanlon
September 24, 2019
Students Anthony Esposito, Marylou Jordan and Jake Dulya pose in front of Esposito's painted spot.

Seniors personalize parking spots with paint

Alli Schroeder and Pratiksha Timsina
September 12, 2019
This year Baldwin tied for the second-largest place increase since last year, passing up a total of 45 districts statewide.

Baldwin-Whitehall rises in school rankings

Brooke Scanlon and Pratiksha Timsina
May 31, 2019
From its creative gameplay to its ambient music and nostalgic feel, Minecraft is still one of the best games ever, even 10 years after its release, and will likely continue thriving for years to come.

Minecraft’s 10th anniversary shows effect on gaming

Joey Shields and Pratiksha Timsina
May 17, 2019
Anyone who goes to football games sees the color guard perform at halftime, but few people know about the indoor guard team.

Color guard finishes an undefeated season

Brooke Scanlon and Pratiksha Timsina
May 15, 2019
The Catfish and The Bottlemen are an exceptional rock band, but they still need to take a step to become a memorable and lasting group.

Catfish and the Bottlemen’s new album has a good sound

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
Students in culinary arts classes participated in the Cupcake Wars competition.

Culinary students battle in Cupcake Wars

Alli Schroeder, Pratiksha Timsina, and Brooke Scanlon
April 30, 2019
The Highlanders lost largely due to a slow start, as they slipped behind the Rebels by a score of 15-3 by halftime.

Girls lacrosse falls to Seton

Joey Shields and Pratiksha Timsina
April 25, 2019
Pitching a varsity game is difficult for any freshman and Rauch acknowledged having butterflies, but said he slowly got more comfortable.

Highlander baseball scores big win over Canon-Mac

Pratiksha Timsina, Brooke Scanlon, and Adam Goldsboro
April 11, 2019
Garrett Nash, better known as Gnash, is a singer-songwriter well known for his hit single “I Hate U I Love U” from 2017 featuring Olivia O’Brien.

Gnash’s new album promotes growth in artistry

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Lacrosse plays another game.

Boys lacrosse falls to Canon-Mac

Brooke Scanlon and Pratiksha Timsina
April 3, 2019
Senior Ryan Butler plays for Baldwin's varsity boys baseball team.

Baseball team wins opening game of season

Pratiksha Timsina and Allison Schroeder
March 28, 2019
Considering all of the factors, overpriced AirPods do not compare to the classic EarPods that Apple fans have used for years.

AirPods aren’t worth the extra cost

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.

Podcast: Parents have told these lies for years

Pratiksha Timsina and Brooke Scanlon
March 25, 2019
Goalie Ryan Butler celebrates championship win. Butler said winning this championship was special.

Inline hockey wins championship

Pratiksha Timsina and Brooke Scanlon
March 18, 2019
Tik Tok reviews create a spike in microtrends, where influencers mislead products.

“TikTok” becomes newest trend for teens

Pratiksha Timsina, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
The high school hosts middle school and elementary school history experts in the History Bowl competition.

Video story: America Bowl comes to the high school

Lindsay Bonetti and Pratiksha Timsina
February 21, 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
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