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
News Editor Anne Hampton is a senior and a fourth-year member of the Purbalite. She enjoys shopping and going to coffee shops.

Anne Hampton, News Editor

News Editor Anne Hampton is a senior and a fourth-year member of the Purbalite. She enjoys shopping and going to coffee shops.

Baldwin Head Coach Edward Child talks to the team during halftime.

Boys soccer loses to Elizabeth Forward

Josephine Wysocki, Anne Hampton, and Emma Mainarich
September 16, 2025
volleyball girls

Girls volleyball falls to USC

Anne Hampton and Josephine Wysocki
September 10, 2025
Overall, coffee trucks are a fun way to try new coffees and drinks while supporting small businesses.

Coffee tastes a ‘latte’ better on wheels

Anne Hampton, News Editor
May 28, 2025
Baldwin's girls tennis team competes in the fall, and boys compete in the spring.

Boys tennis team serves up a season to remember

Arpan Basnet and Anne Hampton
May 13, 2025
Athletes come together to compete in the Special Olympic games.

Baldwin hosts Special Olympics Spring Invitational

Anne Hampton, News Editor
May 12, 2025

Podcast: Met Gala 2025 features stylish looks

Arpan Basnet, McKinley Beech, Anne Hampton, and Josephine Wysocki
May 6, 2025

She has the scoop

Molly Gorman and Anne Hampton
May 6, 2025
The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.

Boys volleyball loses to Lebo

Josephine Wysocki and Anne Hampton
May 1, 2025
Baldwin's girls tennis team competes in the fall, and boys compete in the spring.

Boys tennis falls in first round of playoffs

Arpan Basnet and Anne Hampton
April 29, 2025

Podcast reviews Coachella fashion

Anne Hampton, Molly Gorman, Emma Powell, and Josephine Wysocki
April 15, 2025
Many students at Baldwin High School work at family businesses, at places ranging from farms to restaurants. Photo contributed by Vivien Skalos.

For some students, work is a family affair

Purbalite Staff
April 7, 2025
Baldwin's boys tennis team plays in the spring sports season.

Boys tennis loses to Allderdice

Anne Hampton and Molly Gorman
March 27, 2025

Podcast debates the worst parts of fast food

Arpan Basnet, Anne Hampton, Jules Ott, Laila Ruvolo, and Josephine Wysocki
March 10, 2025

Podcast debates whether sequels are bad for movies

Arpan Basnet, McKinley Beech, Anne Hampton, and Josephine Wysocki
March 3, 2025
The open campus plan will offer flexibility for juniors and seniors.

Open campus to offer free time to juniors, seniors next year

Maddy Behr and Anne Hampton
February 26, 2025
Despite the focus on online music streaming, heated debates about physical media still exist. Photo via Pexels by Andre Moura.

Beyond music streaming, physical media stirs debate

Olivia O’Malley and Anne Hampton
February 10, 2025

Podcast: Which Marvel superhero is the best?

Arpan Basnet, McKinley Beech, Anne Hampton, Olivia O’Malley, and Josephine Wysocki
February 5, 2025

Brewing up collaboration

Josephine Wysocki and Anne Hampton
January 30, 2025
Junior Jacey Klingensmith drives to the rim in the first half against Albert Gallatin.

Girls basketball defeats Albert Gallatin

Ethan Green and Anne Hampton
January 29, 2025
The long-term plans for TikTok in the United States are still uncertain.

What we would miss with a TikTok ban

Josephine Wysocki, Ryder Yeckley, Milana Varon, Hritika Pokhrel, Maddy Behr, Olivia Kozak, Rhiannon Diffendal, Ella Richards, Arpan Basnet, Alayna Scanlon, and Anne Hampton
January 24, 2025
The relatability and personality of Baldwin's teachers made this Purbalite TikTok stand out.

[Photo] The Purbalite’s favorite TikTok trends, videos, and creators

January 24, 2025
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.

Girls Basketball falls to Peters Township

Anne Hampton and Molly Gorman
January 22, 2025
Many companies release holiday drinks, some as early as in November. Photo via Pexels.com

The 15 School Days of Christmas: Some holiday coffee shop drinks belong on naughty list

Anne Hampton, News Editor
December 11, 2024
The Baldwin boys and girls swim teams compete in the winter season.

Boys team wins, girls lose in Keystone Oaks meet

McKinley Beech and Anne Hampton
December 10, 2024

Video story: Girls basketball defeats Pine-Richland

Anne Hampton and Josephine Wysocki
December 9, 2024
The Baldwin boys and girls swim teams compete in the winter season.

Boys, girls swim teams defeat Carrick in first meet of season

Anne Hampton and Josephine Wysocki
December 4, 2024
Sabrina Carpenters Christmas EP, Fruitcake – released last year – is sure to gain significant traction this year. Image via Island Records.

The 15 School Days of Christmas: Carpenter’s ‘Fruitcake’ is essential holiday listening

Anne Hampton, News Editor
December 2, 2024

Podcast: Which Spiderman adaptation is the best?

McKinley Beech, Anne Hampton, Arpan Basnet, and Josephine Wysocki
November 21, 2024

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 was not 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

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
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