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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

Mr. Buco is crowned Mr. East and receives his flowers and prize.
Mr. East 2026 contestants compete for stardom
Ava Chhabria and Amelia Siegel April 18, 2026

Nine boys from the senior class of 2026, Lukas Ortega, Nathan Aguelo, Alvin Lin, Sameel Hussain, Ben Sautter, Nolan Perry, Tymir Gayle, Nico Spatucci and Brad Hendricks took the stage to compete in...

The Mr. East contestants pose for a photo with their sashes.
Introducing the 2026 Mr. East Contestants
April 10, 2026
This year’s Mr. East competition will take place on Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m., with nine seniors competing for the title. Read this package to learn more about each of the contestants.
Hispanic Heritage Club (HHC) ends their performance by waving flags from hispanic countries.
East hosts 35th annual Multicultural Day
April 4, 2026
In this package, Eastside delves into the traditions, celebrations, booths and more that went into East's 35th Multicultural Day.
The choreographers for Mr. East pose together at the doors of the auditorium. From left to right: Rachel Rosenberg ('26), Gabby Koren ('26).
Mr. East choreographers share an inside-look at preparations for performances
April 2, 2026

Mr. East choreographers, Rachel Rosenberg ('26) and Gabby Koren ('26), are hard at work preparing for the annual charity...

Mr. Pierlott prepares for his new philosophy course, available to students beginning next school year.
Mr. Pierlott introduces a new Philosophy class, “Philosophy: Purpose and the Art of Living”
April 1, 2026

Mr. Pierlott, ethics team advisor and a teacher of economics and philosophy, aims to start a new philosophy course, separate...

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Columns of bright tulips shine under the blue sky.
Dalton Farms’ Tri-State Tulip Festival presents a rainbow of colors
Tamari Kakauridze, Eastside Staff • April 17, 2026

Some say that you have to go to the Netherlands to experience a symbol of deep love, rebirth and charity: a tulip. No doubt the Netherlands holds that...

Sakura Sushi and Hibachi welcomes diners to enjoy their extensive menu.
Sakura Sushi and Hibachi values authenticity and taste
Tamari Kakauridze, Eastside Staff • April 16, 2026

Sakura Sushi and Hibachi, located at 814 S White Horse Pike in Somerdale, has easily earned a spot on my list of favorite sushi restaurants. From the...

The interior of YouCha showcases all that it has to offer. Used with permission from Bryson Liu.
East students discuss the lives behind the counter at Asian eateries
April 14, 2026
Eastside interviewed three students of Asian backgrounds to hear their stories of what it's like working for their family's restaurant, and how it has impacted them.
Happy Place Homemade’s experience begins with the neon sign on the exterior.
Happy Place Homemade emerges as a promising community hub
March 25, 2026

On a rather ordinary road in Medford, among the farmland, parks and business fronts lies an ice cream place radiating with potential—and happiness....

Student artists incorporated varying mediums into their work, from paint to acrylic pens to mixed media.
‘I Heart Art’ Youth Art Show encourages creativity
Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director • March 9, 2026
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Young girl illuminated by the glow of the Snapchat app opening
The double-edged sword to social media: a look into Snapchat
Abby Auerbach and Sarah Begun
Climate change is a real global threat.
Challenging the myths: Debunking climate change misconceptions
Mika Bhaskaran, Jessie Atlas, and Athira Kasthuri
Hunter Sobus ('26) runs across lacrosse field mid-game
The end of the beginning: a student-athlete story
Ross Lieberman, Eastside Staff • April 20, 2026

With the spring season in full swing and the school year finishing up, many seniors not only are looking toward their future, but are also looking back on what they have accomplished throughout their years...

Sports
Mike Fekete ('27) steps up to bat against Eastern's pitcher. Used with permission from Abigail Callahan ('26).
East baseball defeated by Eastern Regional High School
April 16, 2026

Cherry Hill High School East’s baseball team was defeated by Eastern Regional High School in an 8-4 game on Monday, April 13.  East stayed up with...

Josh Hammer ('26) saves the ball during a lacrosse game.
Josh Hammer (’26) reaches 600 saves in his high school lacrosse career
April 15, 2026

Cherry Hill East lacrosse goalie, Josh Hammer (‘26), is not your typical lacrosse goalie who relies on size for an advantage. Rather, he distinguishes...

Stop blocking my computer and my education
Stop blocking my computer and my education
Aliyah Gutman, Eastside Staff

I’m doing my French assignment during class, which requires me to find photos of clothing and accessories to include in...

More than the score: Understanding what DECA results really mean
More than the score: Understanding what DECA results really mean
Jessie Atlas, Eastside Social Media Director

From the moment I stepped onto the bus, I was focused. My eyes were buried in sample roleplays, reviewing marketing and business...

Why actual knowledge matters more than GPA
Why actual knowledge matters more than GPA
Lily Shubach, Eastside Business Manager
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The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 6: From injury to empowerment with Allyson Lowis
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 6: From injury to empowerment with Allyson Lowis
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AI therapists present risks to users. How ChatGPT Can Revolutionize Testing in 2024 by Olga Ryan is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Study reveals ethical risks for using ChatGPT as a therapist
Mariam Zaghloul, Eastside Staff • April 15, 2026

As ChatGPT becomes increasingly accessible, as well as the use of basic mental health services, the two are somehow intertwined. Individuals who don’t...

Artemis II launched on April 1. Artemis II Launch by Joel Kowsky is licensed under CC BY NC-ND 4.0.
Inside Artemis II: What it takes to send humans to the Moon
April 8, 2026

As the Artemis II spacecraft launched on April 1 at 6:35 p.m. ET, millions of people watched the massive...

Coachella performances spark debate across media platforms.
Differences between Coachella performances divides the internet
Mika Bhaskaran, Eastside STEM Editor • April 16, 2026

The 2026 Coachella festival brought together some of the biggest names in music for another year of performances, with many surprise appearances and viral...

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is fun yet mediocre
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is fun yet mediocre
Rose Aynbinder, Eastside Staff • April 16, 2026

“It’s a me, Mario!” is usually said with pride, but after "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," I wouldn’t be proud to say it. I am an avid Mario...

Coachella is a hallmark American music festival that takes place annually in Indio, California.
Coachella kicks off 2026 music festival season
April 15, 2026

Music speaks to the soul. Whether played on a cassette tape or through Spotify, a vinyl or on the radio,...

Contrary to popular belief, religious persecution still remains a major issue in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
An Iranian refugee sheds light on the reality of modern religious persecution
Elias Kang, Eastside Global Commentary Editor • April 14, 2026

In the United States, citizens share the luxury of the First Amendment freedom of religion, which restricts the government from establishing a state religion....

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement conduct a Family Unit (FAMU) removal flight to Guatemala. "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement" by NARA Archive is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
ICE agents induce anxiety at airports nationwide
Livie Brill, Eastside Staff • April 8, 2026

On Monday, March 23, 14 airports across the country saw a wave of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents being stationed to patrol lines and...

Julie Lerman (‘26) and Leah Molavi (‘27) share their thoughts on the Iran War as Jewish and Iranian students at Cherry Hill High School East.
Julie Lerman (‘26) and Leah Molavi (‘27) share their thoughts on the Iran War
April 6, 2026

On Feb. 28, the Iran War began when Israel and the United States launched coordinated airstrikes...