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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

The cast of "Footloose" rehearses a scene from the musical.
East Theater prepares for spring performances of “Footloose”
Alexis Rovner and Mariam Zaghloul February 20, 2026

After a fall filled with gothic shadows and sharp fangs in East’s production of “Dracula,” East’s mainstage is gearing up for a full blast of  '80s color and choreography with its spring musical...

Athias poses in costume during the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Used with permission from Andrew Athias.
East alum Andrew Athias (’11) performs in 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
February 17, 2026

On Feb. 8, under the bright lights of the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, 68,000 fans...

Students gather food on their plates during the potluck.
East language honor societies unite for potluck
February 17, 2026

On Wednesday, February 11, Cherry Hill East’s Spanish, Chinese, and French Honor Societies united to host a joint potluck...

Armando Family poses with Mayor Fleisher to receive award. Used with permission.
Siana Armando (’26) saves coworkers life at workplace
February 16, 2026

Nearly four years ago, when Siana Armando (‘26) was hired at Nothing Bundt Cakes, she didn’t expect to save her manager’s...

Brad Hendricks ('26) lays in snow
East students pick favorite snowy traditions
February 11, 2026

Snow days are rare here in Cherry Hill, as we rarely ever get a significant snowfall, but this January, we received 9 inches...

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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
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
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
Gabrielle Levine, Mason Petkov, Lauren Rinehart, and Aitan Rothkoff December 6, 2025
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Humans of East 2026
Humans of East 2026
Amelia Siegel, Elias Kang, Sarah Begun, and Landon Schuster
East students walk out from the East Gym to the road in front of the annex.
East students walk out in protest of ICE actions nationwide
Elias Kang, Chloe Ren, Melanie Pedersen, Amelia Siegel, Zoey Dorn, and Lauren Rinehart
Maya Morgan (10) uses a ball fake to draw multiple defenders before driving to the basket.
PHOTOS: East vs Gateway High School girls basketball
Mason Petkov, Photo Editor • February 18, 2026

The Cherry Hill East girls basketball team took down Gateway High School 44–18 on Feb. 17, 2026 in the Camden County Tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals and improving to 13–12 on the season....

Sports
Ryan Moyer commits to New Haven for football
Ryan Moyer commits to New Haven for football
February 9, 2026

Ryan Moyer (‘26) has been playing football since freshman year, and recently, Moyer has committed to New Haven for football and has received a scholarship....

Sarah Boucher ('26) commits to Ursinus College for swimming
Sarah Boucher (’26) furthers her long-time swimming career to a collegiate level
February 2, 2026

With one phone call, years of 5 a.m. alarms, chlorine-filled afternoons, and endless weekends at swim meets led to this moment. That moment came for Sarah...

Students should pick electives they are genuinely interested in
Students should pick electives they are genuinely interested in
Mariam Zaghloul, Eastside Staff

As I start to select my electives for next year, my friend sends me a message. What electives are you choosing? Now, obviously,...

Chromebooks should be required for all Cherry Hill Public School students
Chromebooks should be required for all Cherry Hill Public School students
Landon Schuster, Eastside Editor-in-Chief

I’m an avid MacBook user.  Every morning, I unzip my backpack and slide out my MacBook. The aluminum hits my desk with...

Current cafeteria access methods need to change
Current cafeteria access methods need to change
Zachary Grossman, Eastside Culture Editor
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The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 4: Helping dancers build a sustainable relationship with dance with Wendy Reinert
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 4: Helping dancers build a sustainable relationship with dance with Wendy Reinert
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Mental health apps fail to help users
Mental health apps fail to help users
Laavanya Viswanathan, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief • February 17, 2026

Headspace, Calm, Opal, InsightTimer. Though different names, these apps are all geared towards improving the mental health of its users. Headspace uses...

The brain drives every thought, movement, and memory
The brain drives every thought, movement, and memory
February 12, 2026

The brain is considered to control all bodily functions. A 3-pound organ, made up mostly of fat and water,...

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...

"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" redefines the series
“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” redefines the series
January 28, 2026

Twenty four years ago the first movie in the 28 Days Later series—or as fans call it the “28-iverse”—...

Several prominent Ukrainian and Russian officials have been targeted by assassination plots since 2022. "Volodymyr Zelenskyy" by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Official Website is licensed under CC BY 4.0
Assassinations in the Russo-Ukrainian war only worsen hostility
Audrey Ren, Eastside Staff • February 20, 2026

On Feb. 6, Russian Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, the first deputy head of the Main Directorate of the General Staff (GRU), was shot multiple times in his...

Former N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy has sparked controversy after refusing to sign anti-ICE bills supported by the Democratic Party. "Phil Murphy for Governor" by Phil Murphy is licensed under CC BY 2.0
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy refuses to sign crucial ICE protection bill
Zarish Hussain, Eastside Staff • February 11, 2026

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently refused to sign the Privacy Protection Act during his final hours in office. The bill was designed to limit cooperation...

Two Iryo passenger trains in Spain collided, generating uncertainty about the safety of Spain's infrastructure. "Spain IRYO Train" by Sergio Orozco is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Spain train collision illustrates need for stricter safety regulations
February 6, 2026

Tragedy struck when a collision occurred between two high-speed passenger trains, killing 41...