The student news site of Baldwin High School

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The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Kevin Hutchinson

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer

Senior Kevin Hutchinson is a third-year staff writer. He enjoys following politics, watching football, and spending time with his girlfriend. 

Video story: We Are Neighbors event celebrates community

Garrett Gusten, Kevin Hutchinson, and Will Penrod
May 28, 2024
The National Football League consists of two 16-team conferences. Image courtesy of the NFL.

Some NFL teams won the offseason, and some fell flat

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
Nikita Petruk finds new opportunities here at Baldwin High School.

Petruk’s tennis path crosses borders

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
May 7, 2024
The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.

Boys volleyball loses to Canon-Mac

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Sophomore Nikita Petruk won first place at the North Allegheny tennis singles tournament on Friday.

[Photo] Petruk takes first place in NA tennis tournament

Emma Powell and Ethan Green
May 6, 2024

Sports columnist discusses challenges facing Steelers, Penguins, Pirates

Connor Boros, Kevin Hutchinson, Nico Macurak, Emma Powell, and Zach Wiatrowski
May 2, 2024
In a more serious light, it could be interpreted as a warning for our divided America – but that warning is tongue-in-cheek. Courtesy of A24

‘Civil War’ blends satire, disconcerting premise

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
Despite the rough performance, there were still some bright spots. 

Hempfield shuts out baseball team

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Wolfpack forward DJ Burns is the Greatest American Hero. DJBurnsWarmsUp by CavsFan45 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED.

Men’s hoops tourney offers 4 great storylines

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Girls lacrosse loses to Peters

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
Independent Robert F Kennedy Jr, son of former attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, could take down Joe Biden with his campaign. Photo Via Wikimedia courtesy of Tom Williams.

Opinion: Kennedy campaign could sink Biden

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

Boys tennis falls to Fox Chapel

Kevin Hutchinson and Kenzie Hirt
March 14, 2024
The National Football League season features 17 games per team. Image via NFL

NFL free agency looks to be momentous

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
The 2024 NFL Combine took place from February 29 to March 3 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo via NFL

NFL combine provides clues on potential quarterbacks

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
Baldwin Superintendent Dr. Randal Lutz holds his Baldwin basketball jersey from 1985.

[Photo] Roots of basketball team run deep

Purbalite Staff
March 1, 2024
The Pittsburgh Steelers have an intense quarterback battle between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Steelers would be foolish to pass on Fields

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Boys basketball sets sights on first playoff win in two decades

Dominic Brown, Kevin Hutchinson, Nick Burg, and Jacob Staley
February 23, 2024
The National Football League season features 17 games per team. Image via NFL

A ‘too early’ set of predictions sees Bengals winning it all next year

Kevin Hutchinson, staff writer
February 23, 2024
The Baldwin boys and girls swim teams compete in the winter season.

6 Baldwin swimmers make WPIALs

Kenzie Hirt and Kevin Hutchinson
February 21, 2024
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Boys basketball loses to Peters, looks toward playoffs

Seth Franco and Kevin Hutchinson
February 13, 2024
Kansas City excelled on both sides of the ball, vanquishing the San Francisco 49ers in a heartbreaking overtime win. Photo via NFL.

Mahomes proves the power of an elite QB

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

Students to choose from many new electives

Alyssa Thayer, Kevin Hutchinson, Asmita Pokharel, and Alayna Scanlon
February 12, 2024
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Boys basketball wins third straight

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Wrestling team finishes top 10 in countywide meet

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
January 22, 2024

State of Debate podcast discusses GOP presidential candidates

Rachael Bonneau and Kevin Hutchinson
January 19, 2024
Valorant is a first person shooter, that was released in 2020.

Valorant esports team falls in playoff quarterfinals

Kevin Hutchinson, staff writer
January 10, 2024
The University of Michigan Wolverines won the College Football Championship.

Michigan’s win signals changes ahead for college football

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
January 9, 2024
As the NFL Honors near, fans have begun to predict the winners.

It’s time to predict NFL honors winners

Kevin Hutchinson
December 21, 2023
Baldwin’s esports team wins another playoff match against Chambersburg High School.

Valorant esports team wins another playoff match

Kevin Hutchinson, staff writer
December 20, 2023

Video story: Cookie Extravaganza welcomes senior citizens

Connor Boros, Dom Brown, and Kevin Hutchinson
December 20, 2023
Baldwin’s esports team wins another playoff match against Chambersburg High School.

Valorant esports team wins first playoff match

Eliza Swanson and Kevin Hutchinson
December 13, 2023
The Hometown High-Q competition is a tournament-style academic contest where three teams compete at a time, with the winner moving on. Photo via KDKA.

Baldwin students compete in KDKA’s Hometown High-Q

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
December 11, 2023
Some people are naturally good at giving gifts. Others have to work at it.

The 16 School Days of Christmas: All I want for Christmas is to give better gifts

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Junior Ramil Islamov sets a new record for Baldwin Wrestling after placing 4th in the state wrestling competition.

Islamov credits positive mentality for wrestling success

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023

Purb Take podcast discusses Steelers loss, other NFL action

Adam Degenhardt, Kevin Hutchinson, Nico Macurak, and Jacob Staley
November 20, 2023
The current Cleveland Browns team boasts the best roster in decades. Cleveland Browns by Cleveland Browns is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED.

The Browns are Super Bowl contenders

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

Student Ambassador Program aims to welcome new students

Kevin Hutchinson and Zach Wiatrowski
November 17, 2023

Video story: Baldwin students step up for blood drive

Kevin Hutchinson, Alayna Scanlon, and Alyssa Thayer
November 15, 2023
The Fighting Highlander mascot in the BHS main gym represents all of Baldwin's sports teams.

‘Relegation’ proposal would let struggling teams drop down a level

Jacob Staley, Adam Degenhardt, Jackson Sgattoni, Nico Macurak, and Kevin Hutchinson
November 13, 2023
Purbalite staff members have ranked their top 5 favorite Halloween movies.

Halloween’s top films usher in scary season

Purbalite Staff
October 26, 2023
The Baldwin-Whitehall Board of School Directors receives the innovation award from the Pennsylvania School Board Association. Supt. Dr. Randal Lutz also received an innovation award. (Photo via Dr. Randal Lutz)

Lutz, school board honored by state group

Kevin Hutchinson
October 24, 2023

Yinzer Chronicles podcast talks Pens, NFL Week 6 games

Dom Brown, Kevin Hutchinson, Jackson Sgattoni, and Zach Wiatrowski
October 16, 2023
FBI agents Jenna Holt and Felicia Trovato present to students about cyber crime and online disinformation.

FBI presentation emphasizes exercising caution online

Kevin Hutchinson
October 12, 2023

Purb Take discusses Steelers’ troubles, NFL storylines

Adam Degenhardt, Kevin Hutchinson, Nico Macurak, and Jacob Staley
October 6, 2023
Baldwin’s boys and girls cross country teams placed fourth and sixth respectively in Tuesday’s section meet.

Cross country teams defeat Bethel, lose to USC

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023
Moder competes at WPIAL singles, but falls in first round

Moder competes at WPIAL singles, but falls in first round

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
September 23, 2023
Senior Lexi Ogrosky talks about her new role as drum major

Ogrosky brings enthusiasm to drum major role

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
English teacher Meg Geronimos is starting her first year at Baldwin High School.

As a majorette, Geronimos first found her love for teaching

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023

A cruel NFL injury offers a lesson for living well

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
Students congregate in the small gym on Thursday for the Activities Fair.

[Photo] Activities Fair displays student clubs and organizations

Purbalite Staff
September 5, 2023

Opinion: Ramaswamy’s message provides a purpose for Gen Z voters

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
September 1, 2023
volleyball girls

Girls volleyball shuts out West Mifflin

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
August 29, 2023
The Baldwin Fighting Highlanders football team plays in WPIAL 5A section.

Football wins season’s first game

Kevin Hutchinson and Adam Degenhardt
August 28, 2023
First period Production Studios gears up to start filming the school Morning Announcements.

[Photo] Students return to Baldwin High School on the first day of school

Purbalite Staff
August 28, 2023

Video story: Cilantro y Ajo offers great Venezuelan food

Kevin Hutchinson, Club Member
March 20, 2023
Through the new Catalyst Connections program, seniors interested in manufacturing careers will be able to earn a free career certification and high school credit while they are Baldwin students. 

New program to provide manufacturing certification, high school credit

Kenzie Hirt and Kevin Hutchinson
June 6, 2022

Baldwin’s Got Talent podcast talks with student songwriter

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
June 2, 2022
Senior Brayden Fitzgibbon signs with PNC.

Seniors land full time jobs through Pittsburgh PartnerUp program

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
June 1, 2022
Senior Julia Murray, who has been nearly deaf and blind since birth, will be heading to Slippery Rock to study occupational therapy.

Vision, hearing impairments no match for Murray’s drive

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
May 24, 2022

Video story: Lebo defeats girls lax

Amanda Booth and Kevin Hutchinson
April 29, 2022
The district partnered with the company Image 360, in an effort to beautify the schools.

New window decals highlight district identity

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
April 27, 2022
The Baldwin girls softball team loses after a hard fought game against NA.

Softball defeats Thomas Jefferson

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
April 21, 2022
Two Baldwin boys doubles tennis teams competed at sectionals Tuesday, placing fifth and 13th out of 16 teams.

Boys tennis doubles fall short at sectionals

Kevin Hutchinson and Ethan Spozarski
April 20, 2022
The Yokopenic brothers dominate in tennis together.

Yokopenic brothers serve up competition in tennis

Kevin Hutchinson and Andrew Barrett
April 8, 2022

Video story: Inclusion Week promotes acceptance, unity

Kevin Hutchinson and Alizabeth Klein
April 7, 2022
American language should be reconstructed to create a more cultured society.

Opinion: Language instruction should be restructured in America

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
March 10, 2022

Video story: Polar Plunge crew celebrates inclusion

Kevin Hutchinson and Mandy Wu
February 28, 2022
Common sense dictates that appeasement, the likes of which Biden is practicing, is never effective. To leave aggressive behavior unpunished is to reinforce that behavior; to allow Putin to take one section of Ukraine only encourages further conquest.

Biden’s weakness lets Putin run over Ukraine

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Baldwin is interested in implementing an Esports program, so that students may be eligible for potential scholarships.

Esports team could be coming to high school next year

Olivia Rechtorik and Kevin Hutchinson
February 22, 2022
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Baldwin places fifth at Montour Duals wrestling competition

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
Brookelle Holby is going to continue her softball career at Lake Erie College.

Brookelle Holby

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022
Fleszar is the second Baldwin student to successfully audition for the Cadets drum corps, a nationally recognized marching band with a color guard of only about 30 people.

Fleszar takes talent to a national level with Drum Corps

Kevin Hutchinson and Amanda Booth
February 3, 2022
Tom Brady has announced his retirement, despite never experiencing a losing season.

Brady has left his mark on the NFL

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
February 1, 2022
If the Bengals are able to pull off hard wins, they could completely turn around sports for Cincinnati.

Opinion: This is the Bengal’s year

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
After seeing its release delayed by 14 months, A Quiet Place Part II, the sequel to John Krasinski’s tautly plotted sci-fi thriller, had massive shoes to fill.

Quiet Place sequel well worth a trip to the theater

Kevin Hutchinson, Staff Writer
June 3, 2021

State of Debate podcast looks at summer and the pandemic

Kevin Hutchinson and Dominick Ditoro
May 28, 2021
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