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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

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Eastside Weekly Broadcast
Eastside Connections #8
Eastside Connections #8
Elias Kang • September 28, 2026
Eastside Connections #7
Eastside Connections #7
Elias Kang • September 21, 2026
From left to right: Brynn Evancich ('30) and Rizal Trinidad ('30).
Freshman class officer candidates share campaign ambitions
Jiya Singh • September 22, 2026

Every year, Cherry Hill East holds a freshman class officer election, with this year's taking place on...

Jake Chan ('27) discusses Athletes Who Assist with a group of underclassmen.
Activities fair introduces underclassmen to varying student groups
Zarish Hussain • September 17, 2026

Cherry Hill East held its annual activities fair on Sept. 14-15 during the lunch breaks, giving freshmen...

From left to right: Loren Clayton ('27), John Pilet ('27), Ethan Cole ('27), Holden Mathiesen ('27), and Jessica Berkery ('27).
East seniors embrace their final year with Senior Sunrise
Zarish Hussain • September 6, 2026

The Class of 2027 kicked off their senior year with blankets, snacks, and a Dunkin’ Donuts truck...

Semaglutide and other peptide usage spirals more out of control each day
Social media-led peptide craze endangers Americans
Stella Kim • July 15, 2026

Want to lose weight quicker? The peptide GLP-1, otherwise known as Ozempic, will help. So you want...

Eastside leadership says farewell
Eastside leadership says farewell
Landon Schuster, Gabrielle Levine, Claire Ding, Abby Auerbach, Dino Russo, and Laavanya Viswanathan • June 12, 2026

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...
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Blondee Boutique opens in Maple Shade as a Y2K clothing store
Blondee Boutique opens in Maple Shade as a Y2K clothing store
Rose Aynbinder • September 1, 2026

When you think of a store advertising early 2000s-style clothes, you might imagine the big brands: Von Dutch, Miss Me, Juicy Couture, True Religion, Ed Hardy. When walking in, you expect lace camis, low-rise...

Scissors are among the school essentials that have become more expensive for South Jersey residents.
High school supply costs affect South Jersey families
August 11, 2026

School is starting back up in a few weeks, which means so much for the South Jersey community. Students will be able to see...

Eastside offers a guide to foolproof summer recipes
Eastside offers a guide to foolproof summer recipes
July 9, 2026

Everyone spends their summer a little differently. Some people spend it by the shore, others by the pool with friends. Some...

World Cup excites fans across the East Coast. Fans Cheer During The Netherlands vs.
Denmark Soccer Match
 by Flickr is licensed under CC0 1.0.
World Cup fever brings local communities together
June 30, 2026

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes around once more, this time, American fans are finally able to call the universal game of...

Cherry Hill Township hosts May Wellness Walk at Challenge Grove Park
Cherry Hill Township hosts May Wellness Walk at Challenge Grove Park
May 18, 2026

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

The international humanitarian law aims to preserve order and moral judgment amid the violent nature of war.
The law of war: exploring the effectiveness of current legal and ethical boundaries
Lauren Rinehart, Audrey Ren, Lia Kang, and Lily Shubach • September 30, 2026

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 • May 30, 2026
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 • May 28, 2026

Summer break should be shortened
Summer break should be shortened
Zachary Grossman • August 13, 2026

Have you ever wished Cherry Hill gave a week off for Thanksgiving? Or have you yearned for just a few more days of winter break? Well, these things and...

Social media rewards unhealthy behavior
Social media rewards unhealthy behavior
Mariam Zaghloul • August 6, 2026

Social media has created a complex relationship with suffering. It has given people a platform to share...

The originality myth: the lie we teach about creativity
The originality myth: the lie we teach about creativity
Grace Li • July 5, 2026

“Don’t copy the reference.”  It’s advice that nearly every student artist has heard. Teachers...

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Sports
Ellie Ferdas ('27) commits to Montclair State University. Used with permission from Ellie Ferdas.
Ellie Ferdas (’27) commits to Montclair State University for soccer
Oliver Lawler • September 29, 2026

Ellie Ferdas (‘27) spent years playing soccer with the next level in mind. Now, she’ll play at the...

Running back Taj Boaten breaks free for a big gain.
Cougars’ football struggles continue against Williamstown
Yochai Yares • September 29, 2026

The Cherry Hill East varsity football team (0-5) continued to struggle Sept. 24, falling to Williamstown...

Outside hitter Jordan Walker (22) leads the offense with 11 kills. Used with permission from Kyle Choi.
East girls volleyball makes a season comeback to defeat rival Eastern
Stella Kim • September 28, 2026

On Monday, Sept. 28, the Cherry Hill East girls varsity volleyball team (6-5) defeated neighboring...

Cougars all smiles after victory (Used with permission from Coach Hullings).
Cougars’ field hockey blows by Triton
Oliver Lawler • September 27, 2026

On Friday, Sept. 25, the Cherry Hill East varsity field hockey team (5-2-1) defeated Triton High School...

East players battle for a shot on Williamstown's defense.
East field hockey takes a big win over Williamstown
Jiya Singh • September 27, 2026

On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Cherry Hill East varsity field hockey team defeated Williamstown with a score...

Coach Mike Melograna talks to the team after a hard defeat.
East boys soccer falls to Eastern after strong first half
Drew Ritigstein • September 25, 2026

  Cherry Hill East boys soccer started strong against Eastern on Sept. 23, but after a scoreless...

Zoe Kukafka ('27) and Pia Virtucio ('27) pose with their senior backpacks.
East seniors carry childhood into the halls
Brooklyn Gehling • September 29, 2026

As students walk through the halls of Cherry Hill East, backpacks featuring brightly colored cartoons have made a popular sight among the senior class....

The Watchlist Episode 4: “Buddy” (2026)
The Watchlist Episode 4: “Buddy” (2026)
Elias Kang and Emma Thiel • September 19, 2026

Welcome to The Watchlist, where we review movies and tell you whether or not you should put them on your watchlist. In this episode of The Watchlist,...

Fans anticipate "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35
Fans anticipate “Dancing with the Stars” Season 35
Emmie Wang • September 1, 2026

Leaves fall to the ground in a brisk autumnal breeze; pumpkin-spice scents fill the air; daylight shortens. With these indications of summer slipping away,...

Cornell University is facing significant backlash for its handling of an alleged rape case. "Cornell University" by Luis Bartolomé Marcos is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Cornell University must implement a proper system for sexual assault allegations
Aitan Rothkoff • October 1, 2026

Nearly two years after an alleged gang rape at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity house, the investigation has been reopened, sparking controversy...

A sign displays the rising prices of gasoline and diesel fuel at a gas station in Cherry Hill on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Trump’s energy promises clash with rising gas prices
Andrew Langman • September 29, 2026

“Air conditioning, heating, all of it, including gasoline, will drop by more than 50 percent within the first 12 months," said President Donald Trump...

Heat map of Europe's most recent heat wave displays the vast area affected. Too hot to handle by europeanspaceagency is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO.
Europe faces a summer of record heat
Aitan Rothkoff • August 16, 2026

Europe is experiencing one of its most dangerous summers in years, as its latest fifth heat wave continues to fuel wildfires, drought and scorching conditions...

Podcasts
The Watchlist Episode 4: “Buddy” (2026)
The Watchlist Episode 4: “Buddy” (2026)
Elias Kang and Emma Thiel • September 19, 2026

Welcome to The Watchlist, where we review movies and tell you whether or not you should put them on your...

The Watchlist Episode 3: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” (2026)
The Watchlist Episode 3: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” (2026)
Elias Kang and Amelia Siegel • August 28, 2026

Welcome to The Watchlist, where we review movies and tell you whether or not you should put them on your...

The Watchlist Episode 2: “The Odyssey” (2026)
The Watchlist Episode 2: “The Odyssey” (2026)
Elias Kang and Amelia Siegel • August 21, 2026

Welcome to The Watchlist, where we review movies and tell you whether or not you should put them on your...

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