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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

Dr. John Cafagna poses by the main entrance.
Dr. John Cafagna shares his plans for East
Chloe Ren, Eastside Opinions Editor • March 13, 2026

After nearly thirty years working in the Cherry Hill Public Schools district, Dr. John Cafagna is preparing for his new role as principal of Cherry Hill High School East.  Cafagna began his career...

MCD serves as a time for cultural appreciation and cross-cultural communication.
East culture clubs prepare booths for Multicultural Day
March 13, 2026

As Cherry Hill East approaches its 35th annual Multicultural Day (MCD), held this year on Thursday, March 26, cultural club...

Dr. Neil Burti greets Stephen Longo ('26) outside the student entrance in the morning.
Dr. Neil Burti begins role as interim principal after Mrs. Leslie Walker’s resignation
March 11, 2026

Cherry Hill High School East has weathered a storm of administrative turnover in recent years, leaving students and faculty...

Ariel Moore, played by Daddis, and her friends sing "Holding Out for a Hero" with the ensemble.
East Theater presents spring musical “Footloose”
March 8, 2026

Cherry Hill East Theater presented the vibrant musical “Footloose” for audiences with shows that ran Feb. 27 and 28 at...

Fatima Tariq ('28), Dylan Zane ('27) and Caitlin Shaw ('28) pose for a picture. From left to right: Fatima Tariq, Dylan Zane, Caitlin Shaw.
Representing diversity at East: Introducing the new culture clubs
March 6, 2026

Between the numerous lines and crevices that trace a map lie plenty of traditions and millions of people that give each country,...

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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

Young artists across Cherry Hill Township got the chance to see their creativity displayed on gallery walls during the annual 'I Heart Art' Youth Art Show,...

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
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...

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...
Winter festivities in the community
Winter festivities in the community
Jessie Atlas, Maya Morgan, Lauren Rinehart, and Lily Shubach December 23, 2025
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AI is becoming increasingly commonplace in education, calling into question its role in schools.
AI in the classroom: A tool for comprehension or classroom chaos?
Chloe Ren, Kaylee Yoon, Dino Russo, and Lily Shubach
Top point scorers, Braden Smith and Cameron Boozer, for this year's top two seeded teams, Purdue and Duke, go head to head.
March Madness 2026: Preview
Julia Skoufalos, Laavanya Viswanathan, Abby Auerbach, and Sarah Begun
East boys basketball season concludes with Group IV state semifinals loss
East boys basketball season concludes with Group IV state semifinals loss
Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff • March 11, 2026

The Cherry Hill High School East boys varsity basketball team (25–4) suffered a season-ending loss to Montgomery High School (26–4) in the NJSIAA Group IV state semifinal round on Tuesday, March...

Sports
Noahm Marciano (21) hoists the Sectional Champions trophy with teammates surrounding him after the hard-fought game.
East boys basketball defeats rival Lenape 57-52 in sectional championship
March 7, 2026

On Friday, March 6, the Cherry Hill High School East boys varsity basketball team (25–3) defeated Lenape High School (21–10), the reigning NJSIAA South...

Pictured above is East boys lacrosse and baseball.
Previewing East 2026 spring sports
March 1, 2026

With the weather warming up, the fields drying out, and the sound of cleats on turf returning, East spring sports are right around the corner. After...

Reintroduce paper-and-pencil learning at East
Reintroduce paper-and-pencil learning at East
Agrim Kapri, Eastside Staff

At Cherry Hill High School East, laptops have become a daily part of student learning. Almost every class uses them for notes,...

New after-school library policies should be loosened
New after-school library policies should be loosened
Mariam Zaghloul, Eastside Staff

When I would walk into the library after school, a lively buzz would fill the room: students laughing with one another and...

Social media has ruined our perception of verbal communication
Social media has ruined our perception of verbal communication
Sarah Begun, Eastside Sports Editor
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The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 5: The psychology behind performance with Lauren Ostrander McArdle
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Chromosomal disorders are caused by gene mutations. Overview of Endometriosis Genetics by Dr. Rachael Haverland is licensed under CC by-NC 4.0.
Errors in chromosomes lead to chromosomal disorders
Mariam Zaghloul, Eastside Staff • March 14, 2026

Every somatic cell contains 46 chromosomes that carry the genetic instructions for life. These chromosomes are part of the DNA in cells that contain genes....

Parental warmth promotes healthy child development. Tender Family Moment with Newborn Baby by Natalia Olivera is licensed under CC0.
Parental warmth nourishes child development
March 9, 2026

Across psychology and public health research, one factor consistently stands out in shaping a child’s...

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...

President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. "Donald Trump" by The White House is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Trump imposes detrimental global tariff following Supreme Court ruling
Zarish Hussain, Eastside Staff • March 14, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Donald Trump’s earlier tariffs were unconstitutional under the International Emergency Economic Powers...

Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested under suspicion of leaking sensitive information to financier and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor" by Hanson K Joseph is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Former Prince Andrew’s arrest signals accountability for elites in Epstein scandal
Audrey Ren, Eastside Staff • March 8, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince of the United Kingdom and Duke of York, was arrested on Feb. 19, under suspicion of misconduct in office....

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
February 24, 2026

Since the beginning of his second presidency, President Donald Trump has embarked on a notable...