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
Staff Writer Eli Achtzehn discusses positives of social media and apps.

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer

Eli Achtzehn is a senior and third-year staff writer. He enjoys playing the drums and can be found on the lacrosse field or in your heart.

 

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

Some advice to rising seniors: It’s college app time

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
June 3, 2020
Kanye West's album "Graduation" had a huge impact on hip-hop.

Essential Listening: West was at his best on `Graduation’

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
"Better Call Saul" blends compelling new characters with old favorites from "Breaking Bad."

What to Binge Watch: You better watch `Saul’

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
May 1, 2020
Baldwin and South Fayette students team up with Covestro in an attempt to enact environmental change.

Baldwin students contribute to Covestro recycling project

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
Matt Bauman will be continuing his football career at Mount Union.

Matt Bauman

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Junior Kayla Radomsky has been named to the 2020 All-Pittsburgh girls basketball team.

Radomsky named to All-Pittsburgh hoops team

Eli Achtzehn and Ethan Coulehan
February 10, 2020
Some posthumous albums are better than others, and some are just bad.

Not all posthumous records are equal

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
The varsity ice hockey team defeated Armstrong on Monday night.

Hockey pulls off another comeback to defeat Armstrong

Tyler Zeman and Eli Achtzehn
January 28, 2020
"...what sets this movie apart is the fact that it is filmed to look as if it was shot in one take."

1917 film unique to the industry

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Christopher Koenig, "The Lollipop Man", had no clue that the candy he purchased would benefit charity.

He didn’t know he was a sucker for charity

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
December 17, 2019
The album is very easy to listen to as it avoids the twin threats of many jazz pieces -- being either boring or confusing.

Jeff Goldblum’s new album shows complexity

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Staff Writer Eli Achtzehn discusses positives of social media and apps.

Apps bring more people together

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019

Podcast: The hockey team discusses its undefeated start with Mr. Saras

Mason Hurley and Eli Achtzehn
November 13, 2019

Podcast: Purbalite sportswriters discuss early NBA trends

Colton Brain, Eli Achtzehn, and Mason Hurley
November 8, 2019
Senior Joey Weber dresses up as a lifeguard for Halloween.

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: Students dress up for Halloween at Baldwin

Purbalite Staff, Staff Writers
October 31, 2019
The newly released film is unlike other superhero movies as its dark and realistic story has struck with many viewers.

New Joker movie is unique among modern superhero films

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Girls volleyball sweeps Lebo

Eli Achtzehn and Ethan Coulehan
October 16, 2019
The ice hockey team fell to Central Catholic, 6-3.

Hockey team ices win in season opener

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
Baldwin seniors signed their National Letters of Intent on Tuesday.

New Best Buddies Club looks to make connections

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
The use of technology can be quite beneficial, but also damaging to society.

Baldwin introduces new digital activites fair

Eli Achtzehn and Mason Hurley
September 18, 2019
Bethel tied the game in the second half at 1-1, but Baldwin never gave up.

Girls soccer team loses to Moon

Tyler Zeman and Eli Achtzehn
September 5, 2019
"YG shows true growth on this album, and thus he creates a touching send-off for the late Nipsey Hussle."

YG’s 4Real 4Real album pays tribute to Nipsey Hussle

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
May 31, 2019

District reaches out to seniors with Day of Caring

Eli Achtzehn and Mackenzie Sendro
May 6, 2019
Those in search of a more extensive Mexican meal should seek their food elsewhere, but those looking for a quick, easy, and delicious taco can find no place better than the taco stand down the road.

The main downside of Bull River’s setup is its lack of variety

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
Joey Shields, MacKenzie Sendro, Eli Achtzehn, and Evan Haggerty give their opinions on various taco spots around town.

These tacos aren’t just for Tuesdays

Joey Shields, MacKenzie Sendro, Eli Achtzehn, and Evan Haggerty
April 26, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take podcast takes a look at NHL, NBA playoffs

Jaiman White, Tyler Zeman, Eli Achtzehn, and Nathan Breisinger
April 24, 2019
Junior Zach Crawley and his Pens Elite U16 hockey team took home the national championship trophy in Grand Rapids, Mich., over the weekend.

Crawley part of hockey national champs

Eli Achtzehn and Austin Bechtold
April 9, 2019
With the new system, students will be signed up to take the test from the beginning of the school year, even though they may lack confidence in the subject by the end of the year.

New deadline for AP test registration hurts students

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
April 3, 2019
A display of various painting made by students to pass time during the all-night Mini-THON.

Mini-THON volunteers reveal the total raised amount at the end of the Mini-THON event.

2 Chainz addresses several different ideas in his new album, Rap or Go to the League

2 Chainz shows maturity with latest album

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
Staff Writer Eli Achtzehn recounts the horrors of the FitnessGram Pacer Test.

100-Word Rant

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
Staff Writer Eli Achtzen defends the esteemed history of the man bun.

Jealousy fuels hairstyle haters

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take podcast looks at Atlanta Hawks, LeBron, soccer’s Premier League

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, Tyler Zeman, and Eli Achtzehn
March 5, 2019
After connecting with Graham and Woodell, Shaner began working with them to develop a curriculum and write a proposal for a semester course to be considered by district administration.

Holocaust class proposed for high school

Eli Achtzehn and Paige Crawley
March 5, 2019
The team hopes to improve on defense for the next game, as they play Bethel Park on Tuesday night at home.

Boys hoops score comeback win over Plum

Eli Achtzehn and Mitch Davis
January 28, 2019
Purbalite staff members discuss and debate awards for the NBA elite at the mid-season point.

PODCAST: Staff writers offer NBA mid-season awards

Eli Achtzehn, Jaiman White, and Mason Hurley
January 16, 2019
Senior Alaina Wodarek and freshman Ava Wodarek both medaled in individual competitions.

Baldwin cheerleading finishes fourth at state championships

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
January 14, 2019
Bandersnatch loses quality to be an interactive film.

Netflix revolutionizes movie-watching with “Bandersnatch”

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
January 4, 2019
Earl Sweatshirt's "Some Rap Songs" provides refreshing sound to fans of hip-hop.

Earl Sweatshirt’s “Some Rap Songs” refreshes listeners

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
Many Democrats were looking for a lot of large victories in a “Blue Wave,” but that did not happen. In fact, Trump supporters could look to Republican gains in the Senate as a sign of significant voter support for the president.

Voter turnout seen as one highlight of midterm elections

Eli Achtzehn, Paige Crawley, and Grace Esposito
November 7, 2018
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Common License.

NBA drama reaches new levels

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
October 26, 2018
The Baldwin golf boosters club and the high school have purchased two golf simulators to go into the golf room in Baldwin’s Wallace building

Connor Woods comes up big in golf team win

Astrid Senko and Eli Achtzehn
September 12, 2018
Boys soccer team shows off school spirit. The boys team starting this season with a new coach.

Boys soccer starts section play with win over Brashear

Mitch Davis and Eli Achtzehn
September 5, 2018
For the third straight year, the Baldwin golf team has reached the playoffs.

Golf team falls short against Lebo

Eli Achtzehn and Tyler Zeman
August 30, 2018
Drake and Pusha T continue ongoing feud

Drake and Pusha T continue ongoing feud

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
June 4, 2018
A staff member takes a look back at a key memory.

Do You Remember?

Eli Achtzehn, Staff Writer
June 1, 2018
Photo via flickr under Creative Commons License.

Baldwin poets get platform to share their work on poetry night

Eli Achtzehn and Brenna Green
May 16, 2018

Students to stay up all night to fight pediatric cancer next year

Mitch Davis, Grace Esposito, and Eli Achtzehn
April 18, 2018
Baseball United adds a team in places without baseball. Photo via Flickr

Boys baseball beats Mt. Lebanon

Eli Achtzehn and Justin Pollard
April 13, 2018
DeGregorio, Westinghouse coach taking over hoops programs

DeGregorio, Westinghouse coach taking over hoops programs

Eli Achtzehn, Austin Bechtold, Mitch Davis, Jack O'Brien, and Nathan Breisinger
April 12, 2018
Baldwin's boys tennis team plays in the spring sports season.

Baldwin boys tennis loses Central Catholic

Jack O'brien and Eli Achtzehn
April 6, 2018
Girls lacrosse loses to Peters Township

Girls lacrosse loses to Peters Township

Eli Achtzehn and Katie Savage
March 27, 2018

NEW PODCAST: A look at the run-up to the NBA playoffs

Jaiman White, Eli Achtzehn, and Adam Goldsboro
March 26, 2018
The team will be more experienced next year, with every player returning for the Highlanders.

Girls and boys Baldwin basketball teams lose their head coaches

Brenna Green and Eli Achtzehn
March 5, 2018
Library introduces new technology for students

Library introduces new technology for students

Grace Esposito and Eli Achtzehn
February 27, 2018
The ice hockey team continues its successful season with their most recent win.

Loss leaves hockey out of playoffs

Eli Achtzehn and Tyler Zeman
February 20, 2018
One last ride: The boys basketball team hopes to make a playoff run for the third year in a row. The team expected a starting line up comprised of seniors Jake Monroe, Nick Fiumara, Mike Goga, Frank Owusu, and Jeremy Jenkins (left to right) .

Boys basketball loses chance at playoffs

Eli Achtzehn and Mitch Davis
February 5, 2018
The team will be more experienced next year, with every player returning for the Highlanders.

Girls basketball falls to Lebo

Eli Achtzehn and Mitch Davis
December 15, 2017
Photo via flickr under Creative Commons license.

It’s no joke: Mockumentary trend is growing

Eli Achtzehn, Club Member
November 2, 2017
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