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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

Coffeehouse 2026 raises awareness for autism acceptance through "Wizard of Oz" theme
Coffeehouse 2026 raises awareness for autism acceptance through “Wizard of Oz” theme
Mariam Zaghloul and Livie Brill May 5, 2026
When many Cherry Hill High School East students think of Coffeehouse, perhaps their initial thought is of the $10 ticket to endless coffee and tea, but in reality, it is so much more than that...
Cary Bloom ('26), Jake Forstadt ('26), Alexis Nowakowski ('26), Tracy Vuong ('26), Ben Sautter ('26) and Aneesh Rajagopal ('27) pose with their second place award. Used with permission from Kaushik Rachuri ('26).
Two East DECA teams take second place at ICDC
April 29, 2026

Cherry Hill East’s DECA chapter sent 40 students to the DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia...

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

Nine boys from the senior class of 2026, Lukas Ortega, Nathan Aguelo, Alvin Lin, Sameel Hussain, Ben Sautter, Nolan Perry,...

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.
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Cherry Hill Township hosts May Wellness Walk at Challenge Grove Park
Cherry Hill Township hosts May Wellness Walk at Challenge Grove Park
Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director • May 18, 2026

Community members gathered at Challenge Grove Park for Cherry Hill’s monthly Wellness Walk on May 18, an event aimed at encouraging healthy habits while...

"Art Blooms" Juried Art Exhibit celebrates South Jersey artistry
“Art Blooms” Juried Art Exhibit celebrates South Jersey artistry
Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director • May 16, 2026

Sponsored by Mayor Dave Fleisher and the Township Council, the "Art Blooms" Juried Art Exhibit highlighted the diverse talent within the community and...

A sign for Sabrina's Cafe in Collingswood hangs above the sidewalk.
Sabrina’s Cafe in Collingswood celebrates its 25th anniversary
May 13, 2026

Sabrina’s Cafe turns 25 in April, celebrating by featuring four throwback menu items, starting on April 27, from when they opened in 2001,...

Lockart conducts the Rock Voices choir during the concert.
Rock Voices brings community together through music
May 10, 2026

Rock Voices, an adult community choir directed by Cherry Hill High School East choir teacher Heather Lockart, performed its spring concert on...

Kang ('28) prays for a woman on the streets of Kensington. Used with permission from Emmanuel Church in Philadelphia.
COLUMN: Reaching out in times of crisis at America’s largest open-air drug market
Johanna Kang, Eastside Staff • May 7, 2026
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New Jersey Commissioner of Education Dr. Lily Laux (left) walks through the halls of John A. Carusi Middle School while conversing with Board of Education President Gina Winters (right).
NJ Commissioner of Education Dr. Lily Laux visits Cherry Hill Public Schools amid budget crisis
Elias Kang and Chloe Ren
Cherry Hill High School East seniors prepare to graduate on June 18.
Celebrations and controversy surrounds graduation season
Chloe Ren, Kaylee Yoon, Audrey Ren, and Zachary Grossman
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...

East students must stand up to slow walkers
East students must stand up to slow walkers
Zachary Grossman, Eastside Culture Editor

Merriam-Webster defines road rage as “a motorist's uncontrolled anger that is usually triggered by an action of another...

East needs to address political intolerance
East needs to address political intolerance
Chloe Ren, Eastside Opinions Editor

It is no surprise that liberal viewpoints dominate at Cherry Hill High School East, and in New Jersey more broadly. According...

Stop blocking my computer and my education
Stop blocking my computer and my education
Aliyah Gutman, Eastside Staff
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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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Exposure to negative news can worsen anxiety
Exposure to negative news can worsen anxiety
Agrim Kapri, Eastside Staff • May 28, 2026

Many people check the news every day, whether it is to stay informed about current events or to simply pass the time. What people don’t realize is that...

Tech layoffs surge as AI in the workplace grows
Tech layoffs surge as AI in the workplace grows
May 23, 2026

Artificial intelligence, or more commonly known as simply AI, has disrupted every aspect of the world....

"Obsession" has quickly become one of the greatest indie film successes in cinema history.
“Obsession” sparks a cultural phenomenon
Elias Kang, Eastside Global Commentary Editor • June 6, 2026

Curry Barker’s “Obsession” isn’t the first film to take a common idiom to the extreme, but its horror twist on the age-old phrase “be careful...

The cover of Olivia Rodrigo's "Drop Dead."
Olivia Rodrigo returns with “drop dead” ahead of upcoming album
Gabrielle Rosenberg, For Eastside • May 14, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo, one of pop’s most influential young artists, is back with her new single “Drop Dead,” offering the first look at her upcoming third...

The cover to Noah Kahan's "The Great Divide."
Noah Kahan’s long awaited album “The Great Divide” lives up to the hype
May 14, 2026

Noah Kahan’s “The Great Divide” was released on April 24, exciting fans and enticing a new following...

President Donald Trump promoted the development of the Anti-Weaponization Fund despite congressional disapproval.  "Donald Trump" by The White House is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ faces bipartisan backlash
Livie Brill, Eastside Staff • June 7, 2026

For many, Jan. 6, 2021, brings back memories of violence, chaos, and death. The U.S. Capitol was stormed by people attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential...

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation from her role due to her husband's health complications. "Tulsi Gabbard" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigns from her role following other Cabinet members
Audrey Ren, Eastside Staff • June 5, 2026

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation from her role on May 22. Gabbard’s resignation is effective June 30, and she...

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
April 14, 2026

In the United States, citizens share the luxury of the First Amendment freedom of religion,...