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The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Brooke Scanlon

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Brooke Scanlon is a senior and is in her fourth year on staff. She normally can be found at taekwondo, writing, singing with the Baldwinaires, or on the track. If she ever has free time, she can be found spending time with friends, arguing about how Ed Sheeran is somehow underrated, or watching MMA.

Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.

Senior Farewell: High school, the worst years of my life

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
May 26, 2022

Podcast debates merits of latest Harry Styles record

Brooke Scanlon and Leila Usanovic
May 26, 2022
Just one year after graduating college, Baldwin alum Nick Cortazzo is performing in a Broadway touring production of `Hairspray.'

Alum Nick Cortazzo lands on Broadway tour for ‘Hairspray’

Brooke Scanlon and Sam Tobiczyk
May 25, 2022
Rather than focus on a Bruce Wayne in his 30s, the series instead follows Detective James Gordon.

What to Binge Watch: ‘Gotham’ offers a different take on Batman

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
May 24, 2022

Video story: Special Olympics Games spread message of inclusion

Andrew Barrett, Ava Rickman, and Brooke Scanlon
May 16, 2022
Lacrosse plays another game.

Boys Lacrosse falls to Central in last game

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
May 10, 2022
Lacrosse plays another game.

Boys lacrosse falls to Shaler

Tumi Ojo and Brooke Scanlon
May 9, 2022
The Baldwin girls softball team loses after a hard fought game against NA.

Softball falls to Canon Mac

Ava Bell and Brooke Scanlon
April 26, 2022
These formal clothes are available in the atrium to students who need them through Wednesday. Then on Wednesday night, they will be part of Baldwin's first Pop-Up shop at the Wallace building.

Pop-up shop offers students attire for prom

Brooke Scanlon and Ava Bell
April 25, 2022
Boys volleyball falls to Peters

Boys volleyball falls to Peters

Ava Bell and Brooke Scanlon
March 30, 2022
Girls softball defeated Steel Valley 6-5.

Softball falls to North Allegheny

Brooke Scanlon and Maddison Houser
March 28, 2022
Taylor Kyle is the Chill Room's newest clinical educator.

Changes coming to Chill Room

Ava Bell, Andrew Barret, and Brooke Scanlon
March 14, 2022

Video story: Competitive cheer reaches semifinals at nationals

Brooke Scanlon and Ethan Spozarski
February 16, 2022
The Baldwin inline hockey team competes in the V1 section.

Inline hockey defeats Hampton

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
February 1, 2022
As one of the only female distance runners on the indoor track team, sophomore Kenzie Hirt is a noticeable young talent.

Hirt dominates as a young runner

Brooke Scanlon, Tumi Ojo, and Maddison Houser
January 21, 2022
Baldwin High School gymnastics has a history of competing well at states. Photo via Internet.

Gymnastics team defeats North Allegheny

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
January 13, 2022

`Cobra Kai’ is a disgrace to martial arts

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
January 6, 2022

Podcast discusses one of the year’s biggest records, Kanye’s `Donda’

Brooke Scanlon, Izzy Swanson, and Leila Usanovic
December 23, 2021
During the Christmas season, the stars of modern pop are forgotten and replaced with seasonal favorites that start playing the day after Halloween.

The 17 School Days of Christmas: Only a few artists stand out when it comes to holiday music

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
December 22, 2021
Baldwin High School gymnastics has a history of competing well at states. Photo via Internet.

Gymnastics team triumphs at first meet of the season

Maddison Houser and Brooke Scanlon
December 20, 2021

Video story: Dress for Your Culture day celebrates Baldwin, family heritage

Izzy Swanson and Brooke Scanlon
December 11, 2021
The competitive cheer team had another successful competition on Sunday in Johnstown, placing first in the mat division and second with their game day routine.

Competition cheer team continues run of strong performances

Brooke Scanlon and Maddison Houser
December 6, 2021
Despite his popularity, Sheeran is not as respected in the music industry as he deserves to be. While his music continues to top the Billboard charts, Sheeran has innocently become one of the most hated-on artists in the industry.

Opinion: Disrespect for Sheeran doesn’t add up

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
November 13, 2021
The football team fell short against Seneca Valley at the homecoming game.

Football team falls in homecoming game

Brooke Scanlon, Sam Tobiczyk, and Tumi Ojo
October 19, 2021
Whitfield knew he wanted to be a teacher starting from a young age.

Inspiration came early for new vice principal

Izzy Swanson and Brooke Scanlon
September 28, 2021
A number of Baldwin High School's current teachers and staff were in the building when the events of 9/11 unfolded.

[Photo] Baldwin staff members look back on 9/11 attacks

Purbalite Staff
September 10, 2021
Donda, when compared to other albums by Kanye, is a remarkable work of musical and expressive art.

Kanye tackles gospel on new album

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
September 9, 2021

Red Couch Concert Series presents Erik Robbins

Brooke Scanlon and Leila Usanovic
June 7, 2021
For critics, the psychological series Death Note can be described as nothing less than a masterpiece. The two-season anime is mentally challenging and gripping from the beginning of the pilot episode, a quality that American television often lacks.

Death Note is the greatest psychological thriller series ever created

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
June 4, 2021

Video story: Baldwin Invitational adjusts for COVID

Izzy Swanson, Taslima Chapagai, Grace Hampton, and Brooke Scanlon
May 13, 2021
The hit thriller series Attack On Titan has topped the popularity charts for the last few months and is holding a position as one of the most popular shows in America. Many people are shocked by this anime’s success, considering how the genre is rejected by many in American society.

Anime, far more popular than you think, deserves a look

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
April 29, 2021
In the waiting time since the eighth movie’s release, fans have had the chance to consider many theories about the events of the upcoming film.

Fans revved up for latest Fast & Furious film

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
April 13, 2021

Video story: Vigil recognized victims of violence

Brooke Scanlon, Ethan Franco, and Izzy Swanson
April 9, 2021
About 50 students walked out of class fourth period today to protest what they called the school's insufficient response to sexual abuse and harassment allegations.

Students protest school’s response to abuse allegations

Eli Traud, Brooke Scanlon, and Colton Brain
March 22, 2021
A holocaust survivor spoke to eighth grade students about her experiences as a child.

Holocaust survivor shares her experiences with students

Izzy Swanson and Brooke Scanlon
February 26, 2021
Doug Graff shows off his book which he published through Amazon.

Teacher Doug Graff publishes gratitude journal

Brooke Scanlon and Maddison Houser
February 23, 2021
Work has begun on the 20201 Baldwin musical, which is Once Upon a Mattress.

[Photo] Preparations under way for Baldwin musical

Lena Barakat and Elizabeth Perston
February 5, 2021
The girls swim team defeated Canon-Mac on Wednesday night, and junior Abigail Herrle qualified for WPIALs.

Herrle qualifies for WPIALs as girls swim team wins

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
January 28, 2021
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Boys wrestling defeats Belle Vernon

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
January 21, 2021
For members of Baldwin's Class of 2020, including Kent State freshman Joey Weber, COVID-19 has complicated the first semester of college life.

College during corona: Baldwin grads tackle challenges in first semester

Brooke Scanlon and Ethan Spozarski
November 24, 2020
Senior Gina Bolla is the first Baldwin girls cross country runner to earn a medal at states in more than three decades.

Bolla becomes first Baldwin girls runner to medal at states in 3 decades

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
November 9, 2020
"Cobra Kai is an excellent addition to Netflix’s original shows and the Karate Kid family."

Karate Kid spinoff series pleases viewers

Brooke Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
November 9, 2020
Clubs at Baldwin High school are starting again but the new restrictions have changed their meetings.

School clubs adapt in a socially distant world

Brooke Scanlon and Elizabeth Perston
October 9, 2020
The Netflix series focuses on six adopted siblings who make up The Umbrella Academy, a school and home for the gifted.

What to Binge Watch: `Umbrella Academy’ perfect for rainy day viewing

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
June 5, 2020
"The Vampire Diaries" follows a normal high schooler, Elena Gilbert, as she and her friends get sucked into the world of vampires, witches, werewolves, and hybrids.

What to Binge Watch: Sink your teeth into `Vampire Diaries’

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
June 4, 2020
After a promising first season, "Riverdale" has confounded viewers.

`Riverdale,’ once promising, has become a train wreck

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
June 4, 2020
This time in quarantine gives action movie fans a chance to discover, or rewatch, the Fast and the Furious films.

What to Binge Watch: Life may have slowed down, but these cars still go fast

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
April 24, 2020
The storyline encourages the unlikely friendship of outcast characters to achieve one little girl’s dream. It also pushes themes of unity, hopefulness, and finding oneself.

Troop zero fails to excite

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
February 11, 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
Riley Konesky shows off some of her projects. Konesky hand crochets these animals for her business.

Konesky crochets critters for a cause

Brooke Scanlon and Mason Hurley
February 5, 2020

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

Pratiksha Timsina and Brooke Scanlon
February 3, 2020
Spanish students send cards to inspire women and children at the border.

Babik, Spanish class students send support to asylum seekers at the border

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
The Food Network offers a variety of specials to celebrate the holiday season.

The 14 School Days of Christmas: Food Network cooks up holiday magic

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
December 6, 2019
Senior Gina Bolla will be competing at states on Saturday.

Bolla bolts her way to states

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
November 26, 2019

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

Grace Hampton, Pratiksha Timsina, Brooke Scanlon, and Lindsay Bonetti
November 22, 2019
Baldwin ranks among the top schools in the area for Keystone testing.

Baldwin scores high on growth

Adam Goldsboro, Brooke Scanlon, Alli Schroeder, and Tyler Zeman
November 15, 2019

VIDEO: Baldwin hosts regional tournament for Special Olympics athletes

Pratiksha Timsina and Brooke Scanlon
November 8, 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
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
Bethel tied the game in the second half at 1-1, but Baldwin never gave up.

The girls soccer team earns double-overtime win over Lebo

Pratishka Timsina and Brooke Scanlon
September 17, 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
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 best of the songs deserve little to no praise, as they repeat the same message of rebellion and heartbreak.

O’Brien’s new album is nothing to get too excited about

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
May 8, 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
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
Apple Music challenges Spotify as the best music streaming service.

Apple Music is worth the cost

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Lacrosse plays another game.

Boys lacrosse falls to Canon-Mac

Brooke Scanlon and Pratiksha Timsina
April 3, 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
Culinary TV has changed a lot in the past few years and should no longer be held to the “mom TV” stereotype.

Culinary TV moves away from tired stereotypes

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
The Backstreet Boys had time to think about their next album and a new approach to the rapidly changing music industry as they toured the world promoting their last album, In a World Like This.

Backstreet Boys release most diverse album yet after six year hiatus

Brooke Scanlon, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
The Fochtmans began a district-wide campaign for their son, Logan.

Be a Hero Day campaign to honor memory of Fochtmans’ son

Abby Fowler and Brooke Scanlon
February 11, 2019
Staff Writer Pratiksha Timsina discusses negatives of social media and apps.

[Photo] Pratiksha Timsina

January 29, 2019
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