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The African crisis: A continent plagued by colonization, corruption, and conflict

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Podcasts
The Dancer Diaries Season 2 Episode 12: Speaking Through The Movements With Delaney Washington
The Dancer Diaries Season 2 Episode 12: Speaking Through The Movements With Delaney Washington
Alexis Rovner, Eastside News Editor

Delaney Washington was born in the San Francisco Bay area. She has trained in the Lise la Cour’s LaCademy, The Ailey School/Fordham University,...

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The Dancer Diaries Season 2 Episode 11: Inclusivity In Dance With Erica Isakower
The Dancer Diaries Season 2 Episode 11: Inclusivity In Dance With Erica Isakower
Alexis Rovner, Eastside News Editor

Erica Isakower is a neurodivergent choreographer, educator, and dancer based in New Jersey. Erica aims to push the boundaries of dance through...

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News & Features
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Navigating the world of a healthcare influencer with Dr. Robyn Roth
Muskaan Batra, Eastside News Editor • October 19, 2025
Social media influencers are content creators who choose to share some aspect of their lives online for their followers. While some influencers opt to dedicate themselves fully to social media, others choose to blend their online platform with...
East Storytellers club advertises their 1st interest meeting for prospective members.
East Storytellers bring children’s tales to life
Maya Morgan, Eastside Editorial Assistant • October 14, 2025

At Cherry Hill High School East, diverse clubs are made available to students who are looking to pursue a passion or develop a new interest. Recently, East Storytellers has joined...

Interact club encourages East students to purchase a chocolate bar in support of the Animal Welfare Association (AWA).
East Interact club hosts a chocolate sale in support of the Animal Welfare Association
Atlas Herman, For Eastside • October 5, 2025

The Cherry Hill East Interact club began its annual chocolate sale again last Monday, September 29 and will last throughout the majority of October. Each year, the club leaders...

Kang poses with award in front of mural.
Allison Kang (’26) wins the Post 372 Youth Art Contest
Emmie Wang, For Eastside • October 4, 2025

  ​On Saturday, Sept 20, the American Legion Post 372 hosted its 3rd Annual Youth Art Contest, awarding Allison Kang (‘26) first place for her mural, “The Korean...

JSU members (from Left to Right) Lila Kelberg ('27) and Bella Bennett ('27) enjoy the Rosh Hashanah party.
JSU hosts a Rosh Hashanah party
Photos by Maya Morgan, graphic by Muskaan Batra
Starting the year with different activities at East
School-wide SGA Vice Presidents Alvin Lin ('26) and Allison Kang ('26) pose for a picture after volunteering at Back-to-School night.
Back-to-School Night offers parents a glimpse into their student’s school day
Sports
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    Southern
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    Oct 18 / Girls Volleyball
  • Cherry Hill East High School
    4
    Haddon Township
    2
    Oct 17 / Girls Soccer
  • Cherry Hill East High School
    5
    Cherry Hill West
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    Oct 17 / Girls Tennis
  • Cherry Hill East High School
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    Lenape
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    Oct 16 / Boys Soccer
  • Cherry Hill East High School
    42
    Deptford
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    Oct 16 / Football
  • Cherry Hill East High School
    2
    Eastern
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    Oct 16 / Girls Volleyball
  • Cherry Hill East High School
    1
    Moorestown
    1
    Oct 16 / Field Hockey
  • Cherry Hill East High School
    1
    Cinnaminson
    2
    Oct 15 / Girls Soccer
  • Cherry Hill East High School
    5
    Cherokee
    0
    Oct 15 / Girls Tennis
  • Cherry Hill East High School
    2
    Bishop Eustace
    1
    Oct 14 / Girls Volleyball
Photo of Collin Wickramaratna, East's new Head Wrestling Coach. Used with permission from Collin Wickramaratna.
East Wrestling enters a new era with Wickramaratna
Jessie Atlas, Eastside Social Media Director • October 22, 2025

Cherry Hill East wrestling is getting a fresh start, and a familiar South Jersey face is leading the way. Collin Wickramaratna, a Cherokee graduate, collegiate All-American, and former Division II coach, has now taken over as East’s new head coach and...

Izzy Scavera (3) beats a defender down the sideline and sends a cross into the box.
PHOTOS: East vs Eastern girls soccer
Freshman development programs benefit freshman in acclimating to East athletics.
Freshman sports deserve more support at East
Liam Sweeney ('27) celebrating at East vs. West.
Cougars dominate against West 49-7 to keep the Boot
East Athletic Hall of Fame 2025-2026 inductees listed
Legacy: the past and future of Cherry Hill East athletes
Crimson Cougar rallies the student section at the East vs. Egg Harbor Township football game.
The tradition that ties us together: the spirit of game day
Opinions
East students should not know when drills take place
East students should not know when drills take place
Aitan Rothkoff, Eastside Editorial Assistant • October 18, 2025
Mental health apps and trends may pose more dangers than benefits. Mental Health by Mohamed Hassan is licensed under CC0.
Mental health apps and self-help trends cannot replace professional help
October 13, 2025
Study halls are not being effectively utilized.
Students need to make more of an effort to make their study hall count
October 13, 2025
Teachers should post lesson plans ahead of time
Teachers should post lesson plans ahead of time
October 9, 2025
STEM
Roblox exploits young players
Roblox exploits young players
Mika Bhaskaran, Melanie Pedersen, and Amelia Siegel • October 23, 2025
Social psychology: how peer pressure determines our behavior
Social psychology: how peer pressure determines our behavior
October 18, 2025
How cognitive psychology plays a role in our daily lives
How cognitive psychology plays a role in our daily lives
October 11, 2025
How clinical psychology shapes our lives
How clinical psychology shapes our lives
October 4, 2025
Community
Kempo Family Fitness’s martial arts team demonstrates their routine near the front of Hung Vuong.
Hung Vuong Plaza holds a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration
Grace Li, Eastside Community Editor • October 17, 2025
Bestworks provides people with blindness or other visual disabilities the chance at a bright future in the workforce. Used With Permission From Lauren Scarpa.
Bestwork improves lives for the blind community of Cherry Hill
October 16, 2025
Tom Whitman's partnership with Doug Biemiller, the grandson of the first owners, will allow original desserts to remain on the menu.
Family bakery set to reopen under new owner but with a familiar flair
October 15, 2025
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Voorhees closed on Sept. 10, just two weeks before the remaining locations shut down.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announces closure
September 27, 2025
Global Commentary
Sanae Takaichi is poised to become the next prime minister of Japan. "Sanae Takaichi" by Cabinet Public Relations Office, Cabinet Secretariat is licensed under CC BY 4.0
Japan expects its first female prime minister
Mariam Zaghloul, For Eastside • October 15, 2025
Jane Goodall passes away at 91, leaving behind a long legacy of conservationism and youth education. "Jane Goodall" by Sandra Blaser is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
Jane Goodall leaves behind a legacy of conservationism
October 10, 2025
Trump announces new tariffs on drugs, trucks, and furniture to boost U.S. manufacturing. Donald Trump by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Trump imposes new tariffs on imported drugs, trucks, furniture, and cabinets
October 7, 2025
A map from 1922 illustrates the old sections of Africa that were colonized by European countries. "Africa Map" by Norman B. Leventhal Map Center is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Eurocentrism: How European countries have influenced our view of Africa
October 5, 2025
Culture
Historic jewelry was stolen from the Louvre (shown above) in a heist on October 19. "The Pyramid of the Louvre, Paris, France" by "Grufnik" is licensed under "CC BY-NC-ND 2.0."
Social media phenomenon erupts following Louvre jewelry heist
Abby Auerbach, Eastside Managing Editor • October 24, 2025
The emergence of "fast culture"
The emergence of “fast culture”
October 20, 2025
Taylor Swift released new album "The Life of a Showgirl" on October 3. Taylor Swift Speak Now Tour Hots Sydney, Australia by Eva Rinaldi is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Taylor Swift releases twelfth studio album “The Life of a Showgirl”
October 10, 2025
"The Smashing Machine" comes to theaters
“The Smashing Machine” comes to theaters
October 7, 2025
Comics
COMIC: New School Year
COMIC: Summer reading