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The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

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Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
Plans firming up for daily Highlander Time next year
Lily Baumgardner and Nick Burg • June 3, 2025

Preparing her students to speak French outside of the classroom is one of Katie Street's goals for next...

Senior Max Pegher lays through windshield in Mock Prom Crash
Mock crash drives home the dangers of driving under the influence
May 30, 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
May 21, 2025
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
Tastebuds Jr. to raise money for Best Buddies program
May 15, 2025
Students were hypnotized during a presentation organized by psychology teacher Dave Dunaway.
The power of suggestion
May 13, 2025
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The Purbalite staff has won 19 Best of School Newspapers Online awards over the course of the 2024-2025 school year. Image via Best of SNO
Purbalite earns 19 Best of SNO awards
Purbalite Stuff • June 3, 2025

Coffee Etc. located in Castle Shannon, is known not only for its good coffee but also its welcoming environment.
This generation looks for more than just good food
May 30, 2025
Overall, coffee trucks are a fun way to try new coffees and drinks while supporting small businesses.
Coffee tastes a ‘latte’ better on wheels
May 28, 2025
Anish Darjee is one of the Baldwin students in a band that celebrates Nepali culture.
Striking a chord
May 27, 2025
Junior Hayden Fox had the idea for planter boxes at Lutz Elementary.
Planter box idea grows into Eagle Scout project
May 19, 2025
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Opinion
The NBA announced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the 2024-2025 season's MVP.
NBA got some of their annual awards wrong
Logan Connelly, Club Member • June 3, 2025

The NBA has released its awards for the 2024-2025 season, but not all of their selections were the correct...

Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: All of those losses taught true life lessons
May 29, 2025
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: Being a Pittsburgh sports fan has taught me patience
May 23, 2025
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: A baseball injury taught a vital lesson
May 22, 2025
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: This small team made a big difference
May 14, 2025
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Entertainment
The seventh season of Love Island USA aired on Tuesday, starring new islanders. Image via Peacock.
‘Love Island USA’ kicks off new season with more suspense
Emma Mainarich, Club Member • June 4, 2025

Love Island USA's season 7 premiere kicked off summer on Tuesday with an intriguing and suspenseful first...

Karate Kid: Legends offers stunning scenery. Photo via Sony Pictures Entertainment
‘Karate Kid: Legends’ lives up to the franchise’s reputation
June 4, 2025
The band Pierce the Veil performed at Star Lake in late May.
Pierce the Veil creates bond with audience at Star Lake
June 4, 2025
Forever My Moment does not include any features in the album. Photo via Soundcloud.
Grizzley’s new album shows growth
June 3, 2025
Fear Street: Prom Queen is overly predictable: The whole plot, up until the last 10 minutes, can be easily foreseen. Image via IMDB
Corny plot of latest ‘Fear Street’ movie hits a dead end
June 3, 2025
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Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have won a total of five Stanley Cup championships. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
In a surprise, Pens pick Muse to lead team
Emma Powell, Sports Editor • June 4, 2025

Dan Muse was not a name that showed up on many lists of potential candidates for the Penguins’ head...

May 4, 2025; Iowa City, IA, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots a three point basket against the Brazil National Team during the third quarter at Carver-Haweye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Clark’s injury puts heat on the Fever
June 4, 2025
The NBA announced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the 2024-2025 season's MVP.
NBA got some of their annual awards wrong
June 3, 2025
Senior Nate Wesling has been named the Purbalite Male Athlete of the Year.
After big senior season, Wesling named Purbalite Male Athlete of the Year
June 2, 2025
Rexrode has been named Purbalite Female Athlete of the Year.
After another state title, Rexrode named Purbalite Female Athlete of the Year
June 2, 2025
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Multimedia
Members of the Class of 2025 describe the most important lesson they learned in high school.
Senior reflections video: What lesson have you learned
Maizy Gamble-Reynolds, Myah Higgins, and Alana Ipolito • June 4, 2025

The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.
Purb Take podcast discusses NBA Finals
June 3, 2025
Students and families participated in Baldwin-Whitehall's fourth annual Day of Caring event.
Video story: We Are Neighbors celebrates unity
June 2, 2025
Members of the Class of 2025 answer the question: What was your most memorable moment?
Senior reflections video: What was your most memorable moment?
June 2, 2025
Purbalite Sports Editor Emma Powell was a guest on a sports talk radio show on The Fan on Thursday. Photo courtesy Emma Powell.
Purbalite editor guests on The Fan sports talk radio
May 30, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Logan Huwalt
Logan Huwalt
Multimedia Editor

Sophomore Logan Huwalt is a first-year Multimedia Editor. He can be found fishing, or checking fantasy football.

Alayna Scanlon
Alayna Scanlon
Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Alayna Scanlon is a senior and third-year member of the Purbalite. When not listening to music, she can be found doing competition cheerleading, track, painting, hanging out with friends...

Ellie Noah
Ellie Noah
Club Member

Freshman Ellie Noah is a first-year Club Member. In her free time, she can be found painting, listening to music, or spending time with friends.

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