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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

Dr. John Cafagna, a member of the district for 27 years, has been recommended to serve as the new principal of Cherry Hill High School East. Used with permission from Cherry Hill Public Schools.
Superintendent Dr. Kwame Morton recommends Dr. John Cafagna as new principal of Cherry Hill High School East
Elias Kang, Eastside Global Commentary Editor • February 22, 2026

On Friday, Feb. 20, at 12 p.m., Superintendent Dr. Kwame Morton sent an email to parents of Cherry Hill High School East students, announcing his recommendation for Dr. John Cafagna — who has been in...

The cast of "Footloose" rehearses a scene from the musical.
East Theater prepares for spring performances of “Footloose”
February 20, 2026

After a fall filled with gothic shadows and sharp fangs in East’s production of “Dracula,” East’s mainstage is gearing...

Athias poses in costume during the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Used with permission from Andrew Athias.
East alum Andrew Athias (’11) performs in 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
February 17, 2026

On Feb. 8, under the bright lights of the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, 68,000 fans...

Students gather food on their plates during the potluck.
East language honor societies unite for potluck
February 17, 2026

On Wednesday, February 11, Cherry Hill East’s Spanish, Chinese, and French Honor Societies united to host a joint potluck...

Armando Family poses with Mayor Fleisher to receive award. Used with permission.
Siana Armando (’26) saves coworkers life at workplace
February 16, 2026

Nearly four years ago, when Siana Armando (‘26) was hired at Nothing Bundt Cakes, she didn’t expect to save her manager’s...

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The genuine and comforting atmosphere of Bombay Express adds to their flavorful cuisine.
Bombay Express opens in Cherry Hill
Angelina Bekas, For Eastside • February 15, 2026

Cherry Hill’s food scene has no shortage of familiar options, but every so often, a new restaurant opens that feels distinct the moment you step inside....

Activate Games offers a variety of activities through its immersive game rooms.
Activate Games offers immersive gaming experiences in Cherry Hill
Alessandra Yadao, For Eastside • January 20, 2026

I don’t have “getting more exercise” on my list of New Year’s resolutions, and if I did, I would have forgotten about it a long time ago. To me,...

Tous les Jours offers mixed berry danishes to customers.
Eastside selects its top bakeries in the area
December 24, 2025
Eastside picked its top three bakeries within a 30-minute radius from Cherry Hill High School East, basing selections off of aspects such as food quality, prices and menu expansiveness...
The vanilla custard taiyaki and strawberry matcha latte as they appear on Ensora's opening menu.
Ensora dessert cafe opens in Cherry Hill
December 8, 2025

Walking through the Barclay Farms Shopping Center on a chilly Winter afternoon, it’s only natural for your eyes to be drawn to the warm ambience...

Farm and Fisherman Tavern introduced corn and crab toast as its seasonal option.
Eastside selects top appetizer places in the area
Gabrielle Levine, Mason Petkov, Lauren Rinehart, and Aitan Rothkoff December 6, 2025
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Humans of East 2026
Humans of East 2026
Amelia Siegel, Elias Kang, Sarah Begun, and Landon Schuster
East students walk out from the East Gym to the road in front of the annex.
East students walk out in protest of ICE actions nationwide
Elias Kang, Chloe Ren, Melanie Pedersen, Amelia Siegel, Zoey Dorn, and Lauren Rinehart
Kristina Decker commits to William Paterson University.

(Courtesy of Kristina Decker)
Kristina Decker (’26) commits to William Paterson University for Softball
Maya Morgan, Eastside Editorial Assistant • February 24, 2026

Ten years ago, Kristina Decker ('26) was learning the fundamentals of the sport she would come to love. At the time, Decker was acquiring techniques on how to hit a softball and, subsequently, run what...

Sports
Maya Morgan (10) uses a ball fake to draw multiple defenders before driving to the basket.
PHOTOS: East vs Gateway High School girls basketball
February 18, 2026

The Cherry Hill East girls basketball team took down Gateway High School 44–18 on Feb. 17, 2026 in the Camden County Tournament, advancing to the...

Ryan Moyer commits to New Haven for football
Ryan Moyer commits to New Haven for football
February 9, 2026

Ryan Moyer (‘26) has been playing football since freshman year, and recently, Moyer has committed to New Haven for football and has received a scholarship....

Tracing should not be considered art
Tracing should not be considered art
Olivia Brill, Eastside Staff

Some artists take years, maybe even a lifetime, to perfect their work. The amount of time and passion that goes into turning...

All teachers should create different versions of tests
All teachers should create different versions of tests
Lily Shubach, Eastside Business Manager

Teaching is one of the busiest professions and one of the most rewarding. Teaching students is not only about standing in...

When winning isn’t enough to fill the stands
When winning isn’t enough to fill the stands
Jessie Atlas, Eastside Social Media Director
Podcast Center
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 4: Helping dancers build a sustainable relationship with dance with Wendy Reinert
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 4: Helping dancers build a sustainable relationship with dance with Wendy Reinert
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Biology drives the actions of love
Biology drives the actions of love
Mariam Zaghloul, Eastside Staff • February 25, 2026

As the season of love approaches and comes to a close, it begs the question: How can something as powerful as love between two individuals even occur?...

1/3 of cancer cases can be prevented
1/3 of cancer cases can be prevented
February 22, 2026

Cancer remains the leading cause of illness and death worldwide, and cases are expected to rise in the...

Bad Bunny performs at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Bad Bunny performs at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Royayi Zindagi Royesh, For Eastside • February 16, 2026

On February 8th, 2026, Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl’s Halftime show, sparking both joy and anger among the public. Joy because his presence there...

A close up look at the original novel "Wuthering Heights." Page of an open book is licensed under The Public Domain.
“Wuthering Heights” releases with mixed reactions
Abby Auerbach, Eastside Managing Editor • February 15, 2026

Every year, sophomores at Cherry Hill High School East are handed a worn copy of Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights.” The book sparks many discussions...

Wang recaps the 2026 Grammy Awards
Wang recaps the 2026 Grammy Awards
February 7, 2026

On Sunday, Feb. 1, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards reaffirmed music’s crucial role in connecting society...

The U.S. Institute of Peace was one of many American institutions affected by Trump's rebranding campaign. "United States Institute of Peace" by Something Original is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Trump’s institution rebrands desecrate American history
Audrey Ren, Eastside Staff • February 24, 2026

Since the beginning of his second presidency, President Donald Trump has embarked on a notable quest, pushing to rename multiple institutions, government...

Several prominent Ukrainian and Russian officials have been targeted by assassination plots since 2022. "Volodymyr Zelenskyy" by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Official Website is licensed under CC BY 4.0
Assassinations in the Russo-Ukrainian war only worsen hostility
Audrey Ren, Eastside Staff • February 20, 2026

On Feb. 6, Russian Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, the first deputy head of the Main Directorate of the General Staff (GRU), was shot multiple times in his...

Former N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy has sparked controversy after refusing to sign anti-ICE bills supported by the Democratic Party. "Phil Murphy for Governor" by Phil Murphy is licensed under CC BY 2.0
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy refuses to sign crucial ICE protection bill
February 11, 2026

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently refused to sign the Privacy Protection Act during his...