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
Maddy Behr

Maddy Behr, News Editor

Junior Maddy Behr is a news editor in her third year for the Purbalite. She can be found working, with friends, or at home with her family. 

Sabrina Carpenter's seventh studio album was released on August 29th. Photo via Island Records.

Carpenter’s new album features playful, clever pop

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
September 9, 2025

Video story: Seniors add handprints to hallway wall

Molly Gorman, Maddy Behr, Olivia Kozak, Madison Hamilton, and Katelynn Burger
June 5, 2025

Video story: We Are Neighbors celebrates unity

Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal
June 2, 2025

Podcast debates live-action remakes

Maddy Behr, Rhiannon Diffendal, and Emma Powell
May 27, 2025
Shaun Tomaszewski is leaving his position as Baldwin High School principal to become curriculum coordinator at East Allegheny School District.

Tomaszewski bids farewell to Baldwin

Maddy Behr, Katelynn Burger, and Laila Ruvolo
May 21, 2025

The power of suggestion

Olivia O’Malley, Maddy Behr, and Milana Varon
May 13, 2025
Gigi Perez's album is a poetic and passionate project. Photo via Island Records.

On ‘At the Beach,’ Perez creates a poetic, beautiful sound

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
April 28, 2025
Baldwin's boys tennis team plays in the spring sports season.

Boys tennis loses to Butler

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
April 25, 2025

Graffiti mural project inspires creativity, collaboration

Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal
April 22, 2025
Daredevil: Born Again makes for a great continuation. Photo via Marvel Studios

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ makes its case as a great reboot

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
April 22, 2025
Elton John's new album is well rounded and emotional. Photo via Interscope Records.

John, Carlile team up for inspired album

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
April 9, 2025

Podcast looks at drawbacks of AI

Maddy Behr, Rhiannon Diffendal, and Milana Varon
March 13, 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
L.S. Dunes' new album disappoints fans by lacking consistency and growth.

Supergroup’s second album a disappointment

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
February 18, 2025
Ramil Islamov has won the section championship for the first time in his eight years of wrestling.

Islamov wins section championship in wrestling

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
February 18, 2025

Video story: Talent shines in Baldwin Idol

Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal
February 5, 2025
The show relies a lot on sarcasm, as well as the actors’ and actresses’ comedic timing. Photo via Sony Pictures Television

What to Binge Watch: The show about ‘nothing’ changed everything

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
February 4, 2025
Kelly Campion shows her singing and acting talents throughout the years.

Kelly Campion’s singing, acting talent takes center stage

Rhiannon Diffendal and Maddy Behr
January 30, 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
"Hyperpigmentation" has become a hilarious meme made popular by the parents' reactions.

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

January 24, 2025
Tim Burton is a well-known director and screenwriter. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Top 3: Burton’s eclectic approach creates imaginative films

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
January 23, 2025
The school already has many efforts to prepare kids for their careers, but the goal will now be more focused.

Cooper embraces new Future Pathways role

Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal
January 16, 2025
Now that she’s older, she is creating her own music.

Music runs in the family

Rhiannon Diffendal, Maddy Behr, and Olivia O’Malley
January 9, 2025
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Cheer team takes 5th at WPIALs, qualifies for states

Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal
January 6, 2025
This album is U2’s first overtly political album, a theme that they carried into their future work. Photo via Island Records

Essential Listening: U2 found success with ‘War’

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
January 3, 2025
The Christmas element is completely put on the back burner for a subpar try at a dramedy. Photo via Red Hour Films

The 15 School Days of Christmas: Hulu’s ‘Nutcrackers’ is too predictable

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
December 20, 2024
Freshman Shriya Gurung dresses up for Baldwin's annual Cultural Clothing Day.

Slideshow: Baldwin students participate in the annual Cultural Clothing Day

Brielle Fisher, Arpan Basnet, Hritika Pokhrel, Milana Varon, and Maddy Behr
December 6, 2024
Linkin Park turns the page and welcomes a new era. Photo via Warner Brothers.

Linkin Park enters a new era, with mixed results

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
November 19, 2024

Podcast: Is it too early for Christmas music?

Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal
November 18, 2024

Silent video story explains ASL Club’s silent dinner

Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal
November 12, 2024

Video story: Trunk or Treat brings Halloween spirit to young students

Maddy Behr, Rhiannon Diffendal, Ben Majcher, and Josephine Wysocki
October 31, 2024

Podcast debates Halloween vs. Christmas movies

Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal
October 17, 2024
Musicals can create diverse opinions between multiple people Photo via Adobe Stock

Pro/Con: Musical productions prove divisive

Rhiannon Diffendal and Maddy Behr
October 15, 2024
Sophomore Chloe Barnhart replaces her phone with a calculator before math class. Some districts have gone further than Baldwin, banning phone use by students throughout the entire school day.

Distraction or connection?

Emma Powell, Rhiannon Diffendal, Maddy Behr, and Katie Fillipih
October 4, 2024
Baldwin’s boys and girls cross country teams placed fourth and sixth respectively in Tuesday’s section meet.

Cross country teams compete at section meet

Maddy Behr and Rhiannon Diffendal
October 2, 2024
The show is able to craft together gripping action with emotional scenes to make a multi-dimensional watch. Photo via Netflix

‘Peaky Binders’ mixes gang drama, PTSD issues

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
September 27, 2024
All over the world, fans of a variety of music genres have recognized her talent. Image via Island Records.

It’s more than ‘good luck’ for pop star Roan

Maddy Behr, Entertainment Editor
September 16, 2024
This movie keeps the zaniness and unique theme of the original Beetlejuice, and brings more from the characters. Photo via Warner Bros. Pictures.

“Beetlejuice’ sequel works well enough

Maddy Behr, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024

Podcast debates Marvel, DC films and comics

Maddy Behr, Lucas Ovitsky, and Zander Vecchione
May 24, 2024
Knocked Loose's newest album is too repetitive. Photo via Pure Noise Records.

New album by Knocked Loose suffers from repetitive sounds

Maddy Behr, Staff writer
May 21, 2024
After experimenting with other sports, freshman Lori Thompson finds hockey to be her passion. Photo by Maddy Behr

For Thompson, hockey offers challenges, rewards

Maddy Behr and Zander Vecchione
May 15, 2024
The film starts like an average heist movie, and if viewers hadn’t previously seen any of the trailers, they probably wouldn’t even know they were watching a horror movie. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.

In ‘Abigail,’ a kidnapping leads into a fine vampire movie

Maddy Behr, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024

Video story: Talent show raises funds for charity

Maddy Behr, Hailey Dietz, and Zander Vecchione
April 26, 2024
Futurama by Xeworliebi is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED

What to Binge Watch: ‘Futurama’ brings the sarcasm

Maddy Behr, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
Paramore released 'All We Know Is Falling," a pop-punk album, in 2005. Image courtesy of Fueled by Ramen.

Essential Listening: Paramore made an impact from the start

Maddy Behr, Staff Writers
April 9, 2024
"Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2" confirms bad expectations. Photo Courtesy of Jagged Edge Productions

`Winnie the Pooh’ horror sequel is unbearable

Maddy Behr, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024

Video story: Stage crew preps for spring musical

Maddy Behr and Zander Vecchione
March 26, 2024
The Baldwin Highlander Marching Band competes in PIMBA class AA.

Band, guard head to Chicago for St. Patrick’s parade

Maddy Behr and Zander Vecchione
March 14, 2024
Jazmin Bean uses melodies to convey traumas through music

Bean offers otherworldly melodies on ‘Livelihood’

Maddy Behr, Staff writer
March 4, 2024
While 'Madame Web' has an interesting premise, the potential is squandered on a terrible film. Photo via Sony.

‘Madame Web’ will disappoint Spidey fans

Maddy Behr, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
Horror movie franchises are common and popular in Hollywood. Photo by Erik McLean via Pexels.com.

Horror movie franchises vary wildly in quality

Maddy Behr, staff writer
February 15, 2024

Podcast debates merits of horror movies

Maddy Behr and Zander Vecchione
February 9, 2024
Dolly Parton's debut album has themes that carry on to her later works. Photo courtesy of Dolly Parton.

Essential Listening: Dolly’s first record set the tone for her career

Maddy Behr, Staff Writer
February 6, 2024
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Wrestling team loses to NA in WPIAL playoffs

Maddy Behr and Hritika Pokhrel
February 1, 2024
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Big season leads to return to playoffs for wrestling

Hritika Pokhrel and Maddy Behr
January 31, 2024
Blumhouse's latest film, Night Swim, ends up being a mediocre, fright-less horror movie about a haunted swimming pool. Photo via Universal Pictures.

Horror film ‘Night Swim’ sinks to the bottom

Maddy Behr, Club Member
January 18, 2024

Podcast discusses trends in horror movies

Maddy Behr, Gwen Gordon, and Hritika Pokhrel
November 22, 2023
Rock and Roll still has a lot of influence in modern times. Photo by Edward Eyer: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-playing-guitar-811838/

Opinion: Cancel the funeral: Rock’s not dead

Maddy Behr, Club Member
October 26, 2023
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