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

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Alisha Katel is a sophomore and second-year member of the Purbalite. She can be found playing her electric guitar, rewatching New Girl, or playing video games.

The use of technology can be quite beneficial, but also damaging to society.

As tech continues to develop, educators look for best usage

Ava Bell and Alisha Katel
May 31, 2023
Athena Chen celebrates her Chinese heritage by spending time with her family.

Racism during pandemic strengthened Chen’s cultural ties

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
May 24, 2023
Leon Vo wishes more people knew about his rich Vietnamese culture.

Vietnamese cooking keeps him connected

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
May 24, 2023
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

Celebrating Asian cultures: Students share their stories

Rakshya Kafle, Alisha Katel, and Khadicha Kosimjonova
May 24, 2023
Nintendo's 'Tears of the Kingdom' is the most anticipated game of the year.

New `Zelda’ feels both familiar and new

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
May 15, 2023

Video story: Teachers defeat students in basketball

Amanda Booth, Connor Boros, Alisha Katel, and Eliza Swanson
April 24, 2023
AP Gov students hold voter registration drive at the high school

AP Gov students to hold voter registration drive

Ava Bell and Alisha Katel
April 21, 2023
The Baldwin girls softball team loses after a hard fought game against NA.

Softball loses to Butler

Alisha Katel and Tumi Ojo
April 17, 2023
A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships is the 1975's third concept album.

Essential Listening: The 1975’s third album describes today’s world

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
February 28, 2023
The Unified Bocce Team competes in the winter sport season.

Bocce team finishes 3rd in playoffs

Anne Hampton and Alisha Katel
February 23, 2023

Video story: Electives Fair introduces students to course choices

Alisha Katel, Rakshya Kafle, and Khadicha Kosimjonova
February 21, 2023
The baldwin special olympics club volunteered at the special olympics winter games

Baldwin students volunteer at Special Olympics Winter Games

Hailey Dietz and Alisha Katel
February 16, 2023
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Girls basketball defeats Elizabeth Forward

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
February 15, 2023
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Competitive cheer places fourth in state

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
January 30, 2023
Hoover has an extensive selection of bestsellers such as It Ends with Us, It Starts with Us, and Verity.

Colleen Hoover’s catalog brings disappointment

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
January 18, 2023
The 1975's two previous tours in the United States were cancelled, "At Their Very Best" is their first tour in years.

The 1975 brings raw performance art to Madison Square Garden

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
January 17, 2023
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

Baldwin to consider new block schedule

Alisha Katel and Ava Bell
January 9, 2023
Social studies teacher Richard Deemer has been at Baldwin for 26 years.

Deemer helps guide seniors in interview project

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
December 9, 2022
Rocket League released in 2015, has become one of the most popular games worldwide.

Rocket League team picks up a shutout win in playoffs

Alisha Katel and Kalonga Mwenda
December 6, 2022
Laufey's first jazz EP, Typical of Me, was released in April of 2021.

Laufey brings jazz to Gen Z

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
November 15, 2022
Victoria Sgattoni is the head coach of the Bocce team.

Unified Bocce becomes after-school sport

Alisha Katel, Maddison Houser, and Nico Macurak
November 10, 2022
Upcoming video games for gamers to look forward to for the fast approaching holiday season.

Gamers can get ready for these 3 new releases

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
November 7, 2022

Podcast: Cast members discuss winter play

Hailey Dietz, Maddison Houser, and Alisha Katel
November 2, 2022
Baldwin’s varsity girls soccer team competes in the 4A division.

Girls soccer looks to a brighter future after season-ending loss

Alisha Katel, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
The Red Hot Chilli Peppers released their new album October 19th

Chili Peppers return with more new sounds on `Dream Canteen’

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
October 17, 2022
This week, Baldwin students received a card from the Uvalde school community, thanking them for their kindness and compassion.

Uvalde community thanks Baldwin for messages of support

Alisha Katel and Eli Traud
September 30, 2022

Holocaust panel introduces Pittsburgh video clip, Burns documentary

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
September 18, 2022
Daniel Shaner is the sponsor of Baldwin LIGHT Education Initiative.

Baldwin to host Holocaust panel

Alisha Katel, Multimedia Editor
September 9, 2022
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Video: What is your summer job?

Evelyn Esek and Alisha Katel
June 6, 2022
After months of work and planning, the National Art Honor Society has installed a sculpture inspired by the artist Dale Chihuly. It is hanging from the ceiling in the south entrance.

NAHS installs glass-inspired sculpture

Alisha Katel, Staff Writer
May 27, 2022

He’s driven to make connections with students

Kenzie Hirt and Alisha Katel
May 23, 2022
A draft of a ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade has been leaked.

Opinion: Overturning Roe v. Wade would have far-ranging effects

Alisha Katel, Staff Writer
May 19, 2022
3 freshmen make mark on softball team.

3 freshmen make mark on softball team

Olivia Rechtorik, Alisha Katel, and Alizabeth Klein
May 10, 2022

Watch or Not podcast discusses `Owl House’

Alisha Katel, Staff Writer
May 9, 2022
The Netflix spin on the "Heartstopper" lives up to the book.

`Heartstopper’ provides authentic queer representation

Alisha Katel, Staff Writer
April 27, 2022
National Honor Society students are creating posters with Keystone test taking tips, which will be posted in the hallways.

Honor society aims to reduce test stress with posters

Alisha Katel and Asmita Pokharel
April 22, 2022

Watch or Not podcast discusses Ginny & Georgia, Bridgerton

Alisha Katel, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
The free to play games model often includes many paywalls.

Free to play games aren’t really free

Alisha Katel, Staff Writer
March 23, 2022

Video story: After School Special puts spotlight on the arts

Evelyn Esek and Alisha Katel
March 2, 2022
Senior Elijah Kasuba has created the POC Association, so people of color have the opportunity to share their stories and experiences.

New group aims to offer support for students of color

Kenzie Hirt and Alisha Katel
February 28, 2022
Netflix's `Child of Kamiari Month' follows the story of a young girl dealing with grief, after the passing of her mother.

Netflix’s ‘Child of Kamiari Month’ focuses on grief

Alisha Katel, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022
Freshman Abby Rexrode (left) placed first overall in the Diamond division at gymnastics states.

Freshman Rexrode wins states in gymnastics

Alisha Katel, Simran Rijal, and Ethan Spozarski
February 22, 2022
Megan Leary will continue playing soccer at Division III Westminster University.

Megan Leary

Alisha Katel, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022
Some streaming services like Netflix are starting to release shows weekly, similar to cable television.

Weekly releases on streaming services prove controversial for many viewers

Alisha Katel, Staff Writer
February 2, 2022
The Altogether's have put out a new EP that has a calming sound.

The Altogether’s new EP is based on a Shakespeare play

Alisha Katel, Club Member
January 20, 2022
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