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Interact members make crafts at Beth El
Interact Club and DECA bring students together for MLK Day of Service
Emmie Wang, Eastside staff • January 21, 2026

On November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill, establishing the third Monday in January as a national day of service for years to come. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day)...

Business and Marketing club provided a "Take What You Need" board for students.
Wellness Day helps students decompress before winter break
December 25, 2025

On Dec. 23, 2025, East hosted its annual Wellness Day, with a multitude of clubs featuring various activities ranging from...

The USABO competition tests participants on many key biology concepts, from cell biology to genetics.
East Biology Club prepares for USABO
December 20, 2025

The Cherry Hill High School East Biology Club will be participating in the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) beginning on February...

Above is a photograph of Suplee's work in the music scene.
Charlotte Suplee searches for her mother’s missing demo tape
December 15, 2025

You may have seen her sporting knee high clunky boots or painting murals in the hallway. To most East students, Charlotte...

Justin Malec ('26) and Jamiir Rose ('26) rehearse a scene from Dracula, portraying Dracula and Jon Harker, respectively.
East Theater prepares for the comedic thriller “Dracula”
December 11, 2025

Cherry Hill East Theater is presenting the comedic thriller “Dracula” on Dec 11, 12, and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec 14 at...

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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
Mason Petkov, Chloe Ren, and Amelia Siegel 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
December 6, 2025
For nearly seven years, Central Taco & Tequila in Haddon Township has been a hot spot for anyone looking for a casual and lively night out...
Pictured above is the sanctuary at the Kol Ami Religious School.
Language schools keep Cherry Hill diverse
Grace Li, Eastside Community Editor • December 6, 2025
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Inside the student brain: How sleep and stress shape performance
Inside the student brain: How sleep and stress shape performance
Mika Bhaskaran, Zoey Dorn, and Muskaan Batra
Exploring the digital aesthetics of East
Exploring the digital aesthetics of East
Gina Park, Stella Kim, Aitan Rothkoff, and Melanie Pedersen
East defeats Lenape 59-50, now remaining an 11-0 record
Cougars remain undefeated after Lenape defeat
Braylon Butler, Eastside Staff • January 20, 2026

Cherry Hill East came out of the fight on top Thursday night, defeating Lenape 59-50. This matchup was highly anticipated, the teams facing off in an effort to be crowned the number one team in South Jersey's...

Sports
Keira Conway ('26) announces her commitment to Stockton University.
Keira Conway (’26) commits to Stockton University for running
January 20, 2026

In any sport, athletes are always told that how you practice is how you compete. This message is extremely evident in Keira Conway’s (‘26) dedication...

Leanna Lescano ('26) commits to Holy Family University for bowling
Bowling star Leanna Lescano (’26) commits to Holy Family University
January 19, 2026

Leanna Lescano (‘26) started bowling in just the fifth grade. From then to her time now at East, Lescano has stayed dedicated to the sport, her skill...

Students should refrain from negative self-talk
Students should refrain from negative self-talk
Aliyah Gutman, Eastside Staff

“I’m not usually good at this” is a sentence I’ve used many times. As humans, we often downplay our abilities before...

Accessible design should not be an afterthought, nor is it an "inconvenience."
The campaign against Comic Sans: why accessible design shouldn’t be optional
Chloe Ren, Eastside Opinions Editor

Think of a font that screams childish and informal, and most likely, Comic Sans is the first that comes to mind. Designers...

Performance Matters should be used for district assessments
Performance Matters should be used for district assessments
Mariam Zaghloul, Eastside Staff
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The Dancer Diaries Season 2 Episode 30: Bringing your authentic self to the stage with Auti Kamal Scolman
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Gas prices are affected by seasonal chemistry
Gas prices are affected by seasonal chemistry
Agrim Kapri, Eastside Staff • January 21, 2026

When the winter season transitions into summer, most motorists tend to notice that the price of gas tends to increase. This does not happen by coincidence....

Giant Phantom Jellyfish spotted in the Pacific. Giant Ghost Jellyfish is licensed under CC0.
Giant phantom jellyfish spotted deep in the Pacific
January 16, 2026

Recently, scientists have spotted a giant phantom jellyfish deep in the Pacific. The ocean is a vast...

Album cover variants have become a common method of promoting music among pop stars from Charli XCX to Taylor Swift.
What is album variant culture?
Gina Park, Eastside Culture Editor • January 17, 2026

When “Brat,” Charli XCX’s sixth studio album dropped in the summer of 2024, the internet world absolutely erupted. The “Apple” dance went viral...

Bhavitha Mandava walking the Chanel runway 2025. Bhavatha Mandava by Krishna Kumar Pori is licensed under CC BY-4.0.
Bhavitha Mandava makes history at Chanel 2025 showcase
Laavanya Viswanathan, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief • January 7, 2026

Walking through subway stations is an everyday occurrence for NYC residents. Commuters need to quickly decide in seconds whether they need to take the...

An East student stands with a Labubu keychain attached to their backpack.
Labubus take the world by storm
December 24, 2025

In a crowded store, frenzied teens shove their way through the masses in hopes of attaining the hottest...

The U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into a anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, sparking debate over the legal limits of protesting. "U.S. Department of Justice" by Coolcaesar is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
DOJ investigation into anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church sparks debate over limits of protesting
Avishai Kasthuri, Eastside Staff • January 20, 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an investigation into whether anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protesters broke federal...

Nicolas Maduro was captured by U.S. military forces in an overnight strike in Venezuela. "Nicolas Maduro" by Eneas De Troya is licensed under CC BY-SA
Trump’s strike in Venezuela breeds controversy over true intentions
Zarish Hussain, Eastside Staff • January 15, 2026

On Jan. 3, the United States launched a coordinated military strike on Venezuelan military targets, resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas...

President Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland sparks concerns over sovereignty. "The Greenland flag in the capital Nuk, Greenland" by Peter Prokosch is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
Trump’s attempts to annex Greenland are fueled by imperialist desires, not protection
January 11, 2026

Amid ongoing intervention in Venezuela — culminating in a strike on Caracas and the capture...