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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

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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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

On Saturday, April 25, I went to America’s largest open-air drug scene in Kensington, Pennsylvania. In the morning, I went with Emmanuel Church in Philadelphia...

Columns of bright tulips shine under the blue sky.
Dalton Farms’ Tri-State Tulip Festival presents a rainbow of colors
Tamari Kakauridze, Eastside Staff • April 17, 2026

Some say that you have to go to the Netherlands to experience a symbol of deep love, rebirth and charity: a tulip. No doubt the Netherlands holds that...

Sakura Sushi and Hibachi welcomes diners to enjoy their extensive menu.
Sakura Sushi and Hibachi values authenticity and taste
April 16, 2026

Sakura Sushi and Hibachi, located at 814 S White Horse Pike in Somerdale, has easily earned a spot on my list of favorite sushi restaurants. From...

The interior of YouCha showcases all that it has to offer. Used with permission from Bryson Liu.
East students discuss the lives behind the counter at Asian eateries
April 14, 2026
Eastside interviewed three students of Asian backgrounds to hear their stories of what it's like working for their family's restaurant, and how it has impacted them.
Happy Place Homemade’s experience begins with the neon sign on the exterior.
Happy Place Homemade emerges as a promising community hub
Dino Russo, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief • March 25, 2026
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Cherry Hill's Asian markets, including the newly-reopened H Mart, serve as major cultural hubs.
Community Asian markets: Building connections and bridging gaps
Lauren Rinehart, Grace Li, and Gabrielle Levine
Tyler Whitney ('27) hits his driver off the tee on the par-5 fourth hole.
The Masters: Diving into the sport
Maya Morgan, Oliver Lawler, and Benjamin Miller
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...

Stop blocking my computer and my education
Stop blocking my computer and my education
Aliyah Gutman, Eastside Staff

I’m doing my French assignment during class, which requires me to find photos of clothing and accessories to include in...

More than the score: Understanding what DECA results really mean
More than the score: Understanding what DECA results really mean
Jessie Atlas, Eastside Social Media Director
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The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 6: From injury to empowerment with Allyson Lowis
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Hantavirus outbreak. 3D still showing life cycle of Hantavirus. by scientificanimations is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Hantavirus outbreak heightens tensions
Mariam Zaghloul, Eastside Staff • May 12, 2026

In April, there was a cruise ship sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde, carrying passengers that showed symptoms including fever, gastrointestinal problems,...

Mental health demand outpaces services
Mental health demand outpaces services
May 8, 2026

Mental health has always been something many people need help prioritizing. Sometimes, a push from a...

Coachella performances spark debate across media platforms.
Differences between Coachella performances divide the internet
Mika Bhaskaran, Eastside STEM Editor • April 16, 2026

The 2026 Coachella festival brought together some of the biggest names in music for another year of performances, with many surprise appearances and viral...

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is fun yet mediocre
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is fun yet mediocre
Rose Aynbinder, Eastside Staff • April 16, 2026

“It’s a me, Mario!” is usually said with pride, but after "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," I wouldn’t be proud to say it. I am an avid Mario...

Coachella is a hallmark American music festival that takes place annually in Indio, California.
Coachella kicks off 2026 music festival season
April 15, 2026

Music speaks to the soul. Whether played on a cassette tape or through Spotify, a vinyl or on the radio,...

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
Elias Kang, Eastside Global Commentary Editor • April 14, 2026

In the United States, citizens share the luxury of the First Amendment freedom of religion, which restricts the government from establishing a state religion....

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement conduct a Family Unit (FAMU) removal flight to Guatemala. "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement" by NARA Archive is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
ICE agents induce anxiety at airports nationwide
Livie Brill, Eastside Staff • April 8, 2026

On Monday, March 23, 14 airports across the country saw a wave of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents being stationed to patrol lines and...

Julie Lerman (‘26) and Leah Molavi (‘27) share their thoughts on the Iran War as Jewish and Iranian students at Cherry Hill High School East.
Julie Lerman (‘26) and Leah Molavi (‘27) share their thoughts on the Iran War
April 6, 2026

On Feb. 28, the Iran War began when Israel and the United States launched coordinated airstrikes...