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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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News
Dr. Janeen Peretin, Assistant to the Superintendent, has been nominated for a national award.
Peretin a finalist for national school leadership award
Cheyanne Trout, Multimedia Editor • December 10, 2025
Sophomore Cassidy Reed works on her art project. Blocked classes have given art students more time to focus than they had under 45-minute classes.
Students, staff adjust to block schedule
December 5, 2025
Owen's food pantry sign marks where locals can get the food that they need.
Local man’s pop-up food bank goes viral, inspires others
November 13, 2025
Members of Simcho's Slayers eat breakfast before the second competition on Halloween.
Teams program aims to set up freshman for success
November 11, 2025
Junior Nate Malock stands outside of the Highlander Hub, a student store.
Highlander Hub to sell Baldwin apparel, supplies
November 6, 2025
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Magazine
Hunnibee ASMR is a popular creator who posts mukbang videos on YouTube. Image via Hunnibee ASMR on YouTube.
Mukbang videos introduce fans to new foods
Peyton Hudson, Club Member • December 16, 2025

Watching social media creators eat a favorite food or dessert can be more entertaining than it sounds. While...

Mina Le's video essay on celebrity interviews explores modern day journalism.
Video essays can provide a better online experience than TikTok
December 11, 2025
With textured hair, when it comes to styling, there are many options. Image via pexels.com.
Wavy, curly hair provides styling choices
December 11, 2025
A screen displays the logo of Spotify on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 4, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Spotify Wrapped has tracked my changes over the years
December 5, 2025
This year’s lineup in particular proves that some marketing and slapping the word “winter” on a drink doesn’t automatically make it a holiday favorite. Image via Dunkin'
Not all holiday flavors deserve a spot on your wish list
November 19, 2025
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Opinion
Social media users have been protesting gender-based violence against women in South Africa. Image via Pexels.com
Online protest over gender-based violence in South Africa succeeds
Suhana Rizal, Club Member • December 17, 2025

In the past three weeks, profile pictures with a purple tint have taken over certain sections of social...

A woman uses her smartphone inside the Apple store in Beijing's Sanlitun area as the new iPhone 17 series smartphones go on sale in Beijing, China September 19, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Online shopping, trends lead to overconsumption
December 3, 2025
TikTok users have created a trend making fun of those who idolize Japan. Image via @rottengirlsclub on TikTok.
TikTok users poke fun at idealization trend
December 3, 2025
People shop in Macy's Herald Square ahead of Black Friday and Christmas in New York City, U.S., November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Black Friday shopping isn’t what it used to be
November 25, 2025
The grandmother of Ikram Abdelhameed looks on next to her family while sitting at a camp for displaced people who fled from al-Fashir to Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan, October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Jamal
Sudan crisis deserves more attention
November 24, 2025
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Entertainment
John Cena bid farewell to his wrestling journey in his last match this past Sunday. Image via WWE.
Cena taps out on his pro wrestling career
Max Galentine, Social Media Editor • December 16, 2025

When John Cena tapped out in his final pro wrestling match on Saturday, fans were shocked and even outraged....

Tim Robinson’s new series, The Chair Company, has a funny but nonsensical plot. Image via HBO
Robinson’s ‘Chair Company’ adds suspense to his random comedy
December 16, 2025
There is also more of a horror aspect to the movie, and there is more action for the viewers. Image via Universal Pictures.
‘Five Nights’ sequel will please fans
December 12, 2025
Cast members of the fall play rehearse for "The Neverland Project." Photo contributed by Brooke Manning
Fall play earns 10 Prime Stage nominations
December 11, 2025
The band Aerosmith and solo artist Yungblud collaborate to make an EP. Photo via Capitol Records
Aerosmith, Yungblud team up for fun but uneven EP
December 10, 2025
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Sports
Sophomore Bryson Smolko shoots a free throw from the foul line.
Boys Basketball defeats Avonworth
Mary-Kate Stock, Kelsey Meyer, and Jules Ott • December 17, 2025

The boys basketball team defeated Avonworth on Friday, 56-28. Sophomore Bryson Smolko said the Highlanders...

The Unified Bocce Team competes in the winter sport season.
Unified bocce team wins first match of season
December 17, 2025
Baldwin High School's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.
Bowling team loses to TJ
December 17, 2025
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.
Girls basketball defeats Peters in first section game
December 17, 2025
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander boys basketball team plays in the 5A division.
Boys basketball loses first section game in overtime
December 17, 2025
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Multimedia
The Baldwin High School orchestra recently performed its winter concert.
Video story: Orchestra performs at winter concert
Gwen Gordon and Hritika Pokhrel • December 17, 2025

The Baldwin boys and girls swim teams defeated South Park.
Video story: Swim teams defeat South Park
December 17, 2025
Zoe Hupp's art is the focus of the senior art showcase for December.
Video story: Hupp’s art is focus of December showcase
December 15, 2025
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.
Podcast debates top Christmas movies
December 10, 2025
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.
Podcast focuses on Christmas gift lists
December 9, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Ethan Ellis
Ethan Ellis
Club Member

Sophomore Ethan Ellis is a first-year Club Member. He can be found playing bass, working on computers, and dancing with the Rankin Junior Tamburitzans.

Malak Bououdina
Malak Bououdina
Club Member

Sophomore Malak Bououdina is a first-year Club Member. She can be found reading, listening to music, and exploring new things and places.

Victoria Ursida
Victoria Ursida
Social Media Editor

Junior Victoria Ursida is a social media editor in her first year on the Purbalite. She can be found cheering, reading, or watching TV.

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