On Jan. 8, the Einstein Girls Varsity basketball team faced off against the Kennedy Cavaliers for their sixth game of the season. It was a huge win for the Titans, beating Kennedy by over 30 points with a final score of 65-32. Winning this game earned the Titans their fifth victory of the season, giving them an overall record of 5-1. However, it wasn’t just a huge win for the Titans; it was also a historical game for one player in particular. Senior Renee Boissiere scored her one-thousandth high school career point. Boissiere finished the game with 22 points, leading the team in scoring and cementing herself as one of the top basketball players in school history.
By Isaiah Quinn
On Sept. 12, Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy opened an impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Joe Biden. The decision came after weeks of pressure from far-right congress people, who threatened to remove McCarthy from office if he disagreed with their deep spending cuts. These spending cuts would have forced a government shutdown at the end of September.
By Luke Willis
On Sunday, Oct. 1, the imminent government shutdown was averted when President Biden signed a temporary funding bill that keeps federal agencies open. The bill also extends the period to keep the government open until November 17th, or until a further resolution is reached. The federal government was headed straight for a prolonged shutdown, posing a problem for workers in every state, as well as the millions that depended on them.
By David Luttenberg
The United Auto Workers union (UAW) has been on strike since Sept. 15 in a new form of striking, going against Ford, Stellantis, and GM. Ford, Stellantis, and GM failed to answer UAW's demands to put new, fair contracts in place. So when the UAW’s contracts expired on Sept. 14, they went on strike the next day. The strike is being called the Stand Up Strikes, a reference to the Sit Down Strikes of 1937, which led to the creation of the union.
By Santo Wall
The highly anticipated “Barbie” movie astounded audiences upon its release on July 21, 2023. The combination of its catchy soundtrack, memorable characters, and powerful message make this movie one of the best of the year.
By Giulia Gutzwiller
Fall brings about many events for the Einstein community: homecoming, football games, class elections, and the school play! This November, S.T.A.G.E will put on a production of “Lavender”, written by Einstein’s very own 2023 graduate, Langston Muller.
By Evelyn Kerstein
On Sep. 21, the fourth and final season of the hit Netflix show “Sex Education” was released. The series first aired in January 2019 and has since blown up globally, praised for its focus and success on destigmatizing discussions of sexuality, gender, and pleasure.
By Maya Pitch
The powderpuff dances and football games are a long-lasting tradition at Einstein. Every year for homecoming, students come together to celebrate their school spirit through these fun, and seemingly harmless activities. The reality is that powderpuff can be very exclusive, and it causes a lot of harm to queer students.
By Giulia Gutzwiller
From elevated classics to fitted silhouettes, fashion trends of fall 2023 display signs of a move to the traditional from the recently established avant-garde. The most wide-reaching trends this season are wearable, everyday pieces, muted colors, and fitted styles reminiscent of the 50s. Each of these trends offer lenses into the shifting mindsets of customers along with designers.
By Ella Spirtas
School dances are a fundamental part of the high school experience. With activities like choosing themes, selecting royalty, socializing, and dancing, students can create valuable memories to cherish and remember in the future. The best part of school dances, as told by many, is getting ready with friends and hanging out before and during the event. It is a fun way of memory-making with loved ones.
By Camila Lora
For the first time in MCPS history, the athletics program has officially hired full-time certified athletic trainers for all 25 high schools— including Einstein.
By Natalie Ramirez
Under the blinding Friday night lights, students fill the stands to watch the Einstein Titan football team take the field in hopes of pulling out a victory. The air is filled with cheers for the home side, and taunts like, “Butterfingers!” and “You can't do that!” at opposing players who make the mistake of dropping the ball, committing a foul, or walking onto Einstein home soil in general.
By Megan Mahtesian
Friday night lights have finally returned after a long hiatus. On Sep.1, Coach Loftus and the Titans made their football debut against the former 3A MPSSAA (Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association) state champion, Damascus High School.
By Isaiah Quinn
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