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On Jan. 24, 2026, 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, was fatally shot by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents (ICE) during one of the many active protests of ICE activities in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
By Christopher Landa
Over the past few months of the school year, Einstein has seen a number of staff and security members disappear without notice from the school. While personal reasons like paternal or maternal leave are a common and understandable reason for staff to take a long absence, those reasons are usually shared with the community. However, the unexplained absences seen by multiple Einstein staff members are causing concern, especially with regard to the severity of the rumors that are running rampant.
By Luke Womack
20 years since the last US women's figure skating medal and 4 years after her own retirement, World Champion Alysa Liu won gold in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Liu is the youngest US champion of all time, winning the national title at age 13. She entered the 2022 Beijing Olympics at age 16 and, after a sixth-place finish, shocked the world by retiring from the sport.
By Christopher Landa
41-year-old Lindsey Vonn had her Olympic comeback dreams crushed as she suffered a devastating crash only 13 seconds into her downhill final on Feb. 8.
After returning from retirement this season after 6 years, the American alpine skier had set her sights on becoming the oldest alpine Olympic medalist.
By Luisa Farole
Beloved Canadian-born actress, writer, and comedian Catherine O’Hara shockingly passed away on Jan. 30 at the age of 71. Beginning her career in the early 1970’s, O’Hara was famously known for her roles in The Second City Television, Beetlejuice, Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek, and many more, with her career spanning over five decades.
By Angelina Vojvodic
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After 54-years, Feb. 1 marked the last time CBS will host the Grammys. With significant achievements and activism, the award show ended its partnership, and the event will find a new home on ABC, Hulu, and Disney+.
By Campbell Goldston
There is a new hit show trending on social media called “Heated Rivalry.” The show, currently streaming on HBO, follows two rival hockey players who meet, start a sexual relationship, and eventually fall in love.
By Jocelyn Kay
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, known colloquially as Nicki Minaj, has received backlash following her controversial appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, alongside Erika Kirk. Minaj’s appearance was a part of a larger four-day conference that spanned from Dec. 18 to Dec. 21.
By Lidya Maru
The new redistricting plan that MCPS is attempting to implement in the coming years will significantly harm Einstein. The programs and new lines being discussed will affect Einstein's community and the student body as we know it.
By Jocelyn Kay
Football season is back, and with it, @steinstool, an anonymous student-run Instagram account mimicking the style of Barstool Sports for the Einstein community. @steinstool’s purpose is to promote school spirit and sports games at Einstein, especially football and “Friday Night Lights” culture. However, concerns have been raised about their choices and methods this year.
By Julie Kessel
The senior parking lot has raised many issues among students when they leave for the day. During the fall season, it wasn’t as big a problem because a large number of students weren’t leaving at the time of dismissal due to fall sports practices.
By Kate Mason
Einstein dominated the Division 3 Poms County Championship, with the team claiming the spirit award and first place for the first time in eight years.
By Cristian Perez
The Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, winning 29-13. The Patriots did not score their first points in the game until the 4th quarter, becoming the first team since 1973 to not score in the first three quarters of the Super Bowl.
By Jacob Nadelhaft
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former Cleveland Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones have been arrested as part of investigations related to illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the mafia. Billups and Rozier have been removed from their teams, the NBA said in a statement.
By Jacob Nadelhaft
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