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
Anne Hampton

Anne Hampton, News Editor

News Editor Anne Hampton is a junior and a third-year member of the Purbalite. She enjoys shopping and hanging out with her friends. 

Video story: Seniors win powder puff game

Arpan Basnet, Anne Hampton, and Milana Varon
November 12, 2024
Swift performs her song Lover during the Eras tour in Indianapolis

‘Eras’ tour has changed a lot since Pittsburgh show

Anne Hampton, News Editor
November 12, 2024

Video story: Baldwin hosts fall blood drive

Anne Hampton, Milana Varon, and Josephine Wysocki
November 12, 2024
Since Republicans are predicted to have control of the both houses of Congress, it may be difficult for Democrats to have a say in the laws being passed. [Trump signing SOS Act.jpg] by [Dan Sullivan] is licenced under [CC BY-ND 2.0].

History teachers say Republican wins will boost Trump’s plans

Josephine Wysocki, Anne Hampton, and Katie Fillipih
November 6, 2024
The drum majors hold the job of keeping the band on beat and making sure all the instruments sound cohesive and on time.

Senior drum majors keep the beat for marching band

Josephine Wysocki and Anne Hampton
October 25, 2024
The Baldwin boys soccer team plays in 3A and the girls team plays in 4A.

Char Valley defeats boys soccer team

Josephine Wysocki and Anne Hampton
October 2, 2024
As October begins, movie fans of all types start to search for the next film that’ll get them in the Halloween mood. Image via Pexels.com

These movies capture Halloween spirit

Anne Hampton, News Editor
October 2, 2024
Some prefer apples over pumpkins, or vice versa, as the flavor of fall. Photo by Valeria Boltneva via Pexels.com

Pro/Con: Pumpkin spice divides autumn fans

Anne Hampton and Emma Powell
September 26, 2024
Umbrella Academy season four wasn't as terrible as thought. Image via Netflix

Last season of ‘Umbrella Academy’ not as bad as some say

Anne Hampton, News Editor
September 18, 2024
The Baldwin girls soccer team discusses game strategies at half time.

Girls soccer shuts out Connellsville

Anne Hampton, News Editor
September 13, 2024
Athletes watch their team play.

Ed Helbig coached at Baldwin for 49 years and taught in the district for 42 years. Photo contributed by Jeremy McCullough.

Baldwin sports community mourns 2 deaths

Josephine Wysocki, Anne Hampton, Hritika Pokhrel, Gwen Gordon, and Alayna Scanlon
September 12, 2024
Baldwin fights for the ball

Teammates pass to each other.

Teammates communicate on the field

Baldwins goalie prepares to stop the ball.

Teammates celebrate after winning the game.

The team discusses strategies at half time.

Seniors being recognized before the game began.

The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

Toto earns spot at states in track

Josephine Wysocki and Anne Hampton
May 17, 2024
Coaches Ed Helbig (right) and Rich Wright were inducted into the Baldwin sports hall of fame earlier this year.

Athletes rally to support coach’s cancer fight

Josephine Wysocki and Anne Hampton
May 13, 2024
The Baldwin High school softball team competes in the WPIAL Class 6A division.

Girls softball defeats Butler

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
Sophomore Brayden Gremba plays for Baldwin varsity boys volleyball.

Gremba fires up boys volleyball teammates

Anne Hampton and Katherine Gruendler
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Becoming the Highlander fulfills longtime dream for Anderson

Raven Spano and Lucas Ovitsky
May 6, 2024

Video story: Students defeat teachers in basketball

Ethan Green, Anne Hampton, and Emma Powell
April 26, 2024

World of Women podcast discusses treatment of female singers

Katherine Gruendler, Anne Hampton, Emma Powell, and Josephine Wysocki
April 26, 2024

Video story: Vigil pays tribute to victims of hate

Katherine Gruendler, Anne Hampton, and Josephine Wysocki
April 10, 2024
Mamma Mia! toured in Pittsburgh from March 26 to 31 at the Benedum Theater.

‘Mamma Mia! The Musical’ delivered a fun, interactive show

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
Photo via Rubyworks Records

Hozier returns with varying sounds

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Seneca Valley defeats Baldwin boys lacrosse

Anne Hampton and Ethan Green
April 2, 2024
There are some popular products that are worth the hype and exposure. Photo courtesy of H. Espinosa Films, via Pexels.

Some trendy items are actually worth it

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
The company offers the typical coffee beans suitable for any machine.

[Photo] Things trendy items are actually worth it

March 22, 2024
Baldwin's girls tennis team competes in the fall, and boys compete in the spring.

South Fayette defeats boys tennis

Anne Hampton and Katie Gruendler
March 15, 2024
The "Cloverfield" trilogy combines horror with impressive character development to create intriguing films. Image courtesy IMDb.

‘Cloverfield’ trilogy tells 3 intriguing stories

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Coffee ETC, located on Willow Avenue in Castle Shannon.

Unique atmosphere a key ingredient for these coffee shops

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Ice hockey loses to USC

Ethan Green and Anne Hampton
February 16, 2024
Last Dinner Party shows off musical talent with their most recent album.

Last Dinner Party invites listeners to a unique musical experience

Anne Hampton, Staff writer
February 12, 2024
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Girls hoops lose to Chartiers Valley

Anne Hampton and Katie Gruendler
January 30, 2024

Video story: Classes compete at pep rally

Ethan Green and Anne Hampton
January 26, 2024

Video story: Student summer plans

Anne Hampton and Alayna Scanlon
June 8, 2023

Senior Reflections #1: Your favorite high school memory

Arturo Gromo and Anne Hampton
May 26, 2023
Dear Evan Hansen came to Royal Alexandra Theater of Toronto in 2019. While on tour, the musical came to the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh and played throughout May.

Touring version of `Evan Hansen’ surpasses soundtrack

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
May 11, 2023
Junior Matthew Cowell has accumulated 400 hours of community service and earned multiple merit badges as an Eagle Scout.

Colwell endures challenges, earns Eagle Scout rank

Anne Hampton and Raven Spano
May 3, 2023
The movie 'Chupa' takes most of their inspiration from Mexican folklore.

‘Chupa’ is a predictable but sweet family movie

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
Long-time Tik Tok diets create unrealistic and harmful standards for younger audiences.

Opinion: Those fad diets on TikTok have been around a long time

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
Junior Elizabeth Langer participates in 15 Baldwin clubs and sports.

They take `get involved’ to a new level

Anne Hampton and Khadicha Kosimjonova
April 3, 2023

LIGHT Club holds annual vigil for victims of identity-based violence

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
April 3, 2023
The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Boys lacrosse loses to Seneca Valley

Anne Hampton and Rakshya Kafle
March 31, 2023
The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Girls lacrosse loses to Upper St. Clair

Alayna Scanlon and Anne Hampton
March 30, 2023
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

Passing Keystones can earn rising seniors time out of school

Rachael Bonneau, Raven Spano, and Anne Hampton
March 28, 2023
Six is a Musical about Henry the VIII's Six wives.

Henry’s wives tell their story in touring production of musical `Six’

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
La Prima provides rich coffee located in the Strip District.

Get out of that Starbucks rut with these Pittsburgh standouts

Anne Hampton
March 2, 2023
Beetlejuice was performed at the Benedum from the 21st through the 26th.

Touring production of `Beetlejuice The Musical’ was scary good

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
Senior Madison Benedict helps to plan a schoolwide lip dub.

Schoolwide lip dub planned for spring

Anne Hampton and Khadicha Kosimjonova
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
Bailey Garbowsky is going to Westminster College to play Division II volleyball.

Garbowsky to create new bonds at Westminster

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Girls’ basketball defeats Mt. Lebanon

Rachael Bonneau and Anne Hampton
January 30, 2023
Matilda, based on the 1996 movie and the Broadway adaptation that followed, simply isn’t as entertaining or memorable as the previous versions.

“Matilda” pales in comparison to previous renditions

Anne Hampton, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
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