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The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Olivia Rechtorik

Olivia Rechtorik, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Olivia Rechtorik is a junior and second-year Purbalite staff member. In her free time, she can be found listening to music.

Overall, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? is a timeless classic that deserves attention.

Essential Listening: `Morning Glory’ made Oasis global stars

Olivia Rechtorik, Multimedia Editor
October 2, 2023
Talking Heads’ sixth studio album is "Little Creatures." It is one of the best known records.

Essential Listening: `Little Creatures’ found Talking Heads at their peak

Olivia Rechtorik, Multimedia Editor
June 7, 2023
Mwango Kasuba is Baldwin High School's future Senior Class President.

Kasuba wants to make an impact as senior class president

Mandy Wu, Eliza Swanson, and Olivia Rechtorik
June 7, 2023

Video story: We Are Neighbors event brings community together

Olivia Rechtorik, Simran Rijal, and Mandy Wu
May 23, 2023

Podcast: Met Gala 2023 brought unique looks

Mandy Wu, Eliza Swanson, Olivia Rechtorik, and Kenzie Hirt
May 8, 2023
Steely Dan's first album is named Can't Buy a Thrill

Essential Listening: Steely Dan offers a timeless `Thrill’

Olivia Rechtorik, Multimedia editor
April 25, 2023

Podcast discusses gun violence in America

Olivia Rechtorik and Alyssa Thayer
April 17, 2023

Fashion Four-ward podcast discusses prom trends

Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
April 3, 2023
The Baldwin girls basketball team warms up before the game.

Girls hoops defeat Canon-Mac

Olivia Rechtorik and Mandy Wu
February 6, 2023
6 more weeks of winter, or more years of this foolishness?

6 more weeks of winter, or more years of this foolishness?

Eliza Swanson and Olivia Rechtorik
February 2, 2023

It’s time to say goodbye to the groundhog

Olivia Rechtorik, Multimedia Editor
February 2, 2023

Video story: Cookie Extravaganza spreads holiday cheer

Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
December 22, 2022
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Klodowski, Mincin lead Highlander wrestling team at opening tournament

Eliza Swanson and Olivia Rechtorik
December 5, 2022

16 Days of Christmas: Fashion `Four-ward’ podcast looks at holiday gift ideas

Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
December 5, 2022
The competitive cheer team competes with other schools from Pennsylvania.

Cheer team places 2nd at IUP meet

Mandy Wu and Olivia Rechtorik
November 21, 2022

Films bring scenes to life, create memories with friends

Olivia Rechtorik, Multimedia Editor
November 21, 2022

Podcast compares classic, modern horror movies

Seth Franco, Brendan Harris, Olivia Rechtorik, and Mandy Wu
October 31, 2022
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Competitive cheer picks up 2 first-place finishes, 2 bids to nationals

Olivia Rechtorik and Adam Degenhardt
October 31, 2022

Video story: Homecoming carnival brings community together

Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
September 26, 2022

Fashion `Four-ward’ podcast discusses fall and back-to-school looks

Olivia Rechtorik, Kenzie Hirt, Mandy Wu, and Eliza Swanson
September 21, 2022
Principal Shaun Tomaszewski addresses the student protesters from within the crowd.

Students protest dress code, but their language draws criticism

Leila Usanovic, Asmita Pokharel, and Olivia Rechtorik
September 16, 2022
The Baldwin Girls Varsity Volleyball team plays in the 4A division.

USC defeats girls volleyball

Mandy Wu and Olivia Rechtorik
September 14, 2022
The Baldwin boys soccer team plays in 3A and the girls team plays in 4A.

Boys soccer falls to Peters Township

Olivia Rechtorik and Mandy Wu
September 7, 2022

Video story: Teachers make plans for summer

Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
June 1, 2022

Wesling broke school basketball record

Eli Traud, Eliza Swanson, and Olivia Rechtorik
May 31, 2022
Senior Quintin Michalski was nominated for a Gene Kelly award for Best Actor.

Michalski, Pratley nominated for Gene Kelly Awards

Olivia Rechtorik, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
The Baldwin girls volleyball team has won numerous section titles over the years.

Boys volleyball wraps up season with loss to South Fayette

Olivia Rechtorik and Amanda Booth
May 11, 2022
3 freshmen make mark on softball team.

3 freshmen make mark on softball team

Olivia Rechtorik, Alisha Katel, and Alizabeth Klein
May 10, 2022

Fashion `Four-ward’ podcast debates Met Gala looks

Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, Izzy Swanson, and Mandy Wu
May 6, 2022

Video story: Boys volleyball falls to USC

Olivia Rechtorik and Mandy Wu
April 28, 2022
Boys volleyball falls to Peters

Boys volleyball falls to Peters

Mandy Wu and Olivia Rechtorik
April 22, 2022

Podcast rates fashion at award shows

Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
April 13, 2022
Orville Peck's second studio album, Bronco, was released in April 2022.

Peck’s new album moves into mainstream country

Olivia Rechtorik, Staff Writer
April 12, 2022
Boys volleyball wins 1 match in 6 game tournament at Peters

Boys volleyball wins 1 match in 6 game tournament at Peters

Mandy Wu and Olivia Rechtorik
April 11, 2022
Jerry's Records is located at 2136 Murray Ave. in Squirrel Hill.

Jerry’s Records still thrives in a digital age

Mandy Wu and Olivia Rechtorik
April 8, 2022
Madman's Music Emporium is located at 13 Dewalt Ave. in Brentwood.

Madman’s looks to create a welcoming environment

Olivia Rechtorik and Mandy Wu
April 8, 2022

Video story: All-night vigil recognizes victims of identity-based violence

Olivia Rechtorik, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022

Fashion Four-ward podcast discusses the ongoing negative influence of America’s Next Top Model

Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
March 18, 2022

`Won’t You Be My Neighbor’ event coming in May

Mandy Wu and Olivia Rechtorik
March 10, 2022
The Baldwin inline hockey team competes in the V1 section.

Inline hockey forfeits playoff game due to penalties

Kalonga Mwenda and Olivia Rechtorik
February 28, 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 Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Girls basketball defeats Trinity

Olivia Rechtorik and Ethan Stock
February 15, 2022
Many moments on Sweatshirt's album fall in place and create an immersive experience for listeners.

Sweatshirt’s evolution reflects in latest album

Olivia Rechtorik, Staff Writer
January 31, 2022

Fashion `Fourward’ podcast looks at trends for spring

Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
January 26, 2022
Bryson Tiller's Christmas EP is no different than the rest of his discography.

The 17 School Days of Christmas: Tiller’s record fails to capture holiday magic

Olivia Rechtorik, Club Member
December 20, 2021

Fashion `Four’ward podcast debates winter trends

Kenzie Hirt, Olivia Rechtorik, Eliza Swanson, and Mandy Wu
December 14, 2021
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