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The Dancer Diaries Season 2 Episode 30: Bringing Your Authentic Self To The Stage With Auti Kamal Scolman
The Dancer Diaries Season 2 Episode 30: Bringing Your Authentic Self To The Stage With Auti Kamal Scolman
Alexis Rovner, Eastside News Editor

Auti Kamal Scolman is a lifelong competitive dancer, award-winning choreographer, and therapist dedicated to transforming the mental wellness...

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The Dancer Diaries Season 2 Episode 29: Redefining Strength And Finding A Way Back To The Stage With Meredith Montana
The Dancer Diaries Season 2 Episode 29: Redefining Strength And Finding A Way Back To The Stage With Meredith Montana
Alexis Rovner, Eastside News Editor

Meredith Montana, widely known as The Bionic Ballerina, was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 11, just as she was rising through the ranks...

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

The Cherry Hill High School East Biology Club will be participating in the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) beginning on February 4th. This follows a one-year absence from the competition,...

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

You may have seen her sporting knee high clunky boots or painting murals in the hallway. To most East students, Charlotte Suplee (‘27) is just another face at East. To the hardcore...

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”
Aliyah Gutman, Eastside Staff • 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 2 p.m. as their fall play opens to students and families...

Ari Hong ('26) appears on a monitor on set. Used with permission from Josie Yee.
Hong ascends in the acting world
Amelia Siegel, Eastside Features Editor • December 6, 2025

Actors become unrecognizable when they perform on stage or play a role on a movie set. Their real selves are absorbed into the character they’re inhabiting, every true part of...

Rivi Jay ('26) presents to faculty in August. Used with permission from Ms. Debbie Barr.
Jay lays the groundwork for autism acceptance
Joey Lieberson ('26) pretends to kick Cary Bloom ('26) for a skit in the senior dance.
Spirit Week 2025 comes to a close with annual dance competition
East Model UN delegates pose for a picture after their successes at RUMUN. Used with permission from Mrs. Dolan.
East Model UN competes at RUMUN
Sports
Fantasy football leagues create pressure through punishments.
Fantasy Football: Do the punishments go too far?
Benjamin Miller, For Eastside • December 23, 2025

Fantasy football has grown in popularity in recent years among high school and college students. The thrill of drafting players and competing each week draws people in. Most leagues add a punishment for the person who finishes in last place, and some...

Candray uses his body to block the defender from the ball in the sectional finals.
Cruz Candray (’26) receives National Honor on All-Region Team
East's 2025 Hall of Fame inductees photo, the back row left to right containing Alex Reber ('12), Jake Silpe ('15), Allen Hickman ('75), Chris Canosa ('99), Dan Karbach ('89), Steve Lobel ('89), and Debra Censits ('77). In the front row left to right containing, Alaina Chodoff ('07), Samra Lee ('93), Marlee Ehrlich ('12), Kathy Piotrowski ('79), Karen Barr ('86), and Coach Paulette Gibert.
East Athletic Hall of Fame 2025
Kristen Glenn (0) hangs on the rim following a powerful dunk.
PHOTOS: East vs Kings Christian boys basketball
East boys soccer huddle together in final game
2025 East boys soccer make their mark
Ona Pela (‘26) commits to play football at Central Connecticut State
Ona Pela (‘26) commits to play football at Central Connecticut State
The term 'whitewashed' sparks discussions of culture and identity in school and society.
The term ‘whitewashed’ distorts complex cultural identities
Stella Kim and Laavanya Viswanathan December 24, 2025
Climate change impacts respiratory and cardiovascular problems
Climate change impacts respiratory and cardiovascular problems
Mariam Zaghloul, Eastside Staff • December 20, 2025
NASA launches SpaceX
NASA launches SpaceX
December 9, 2025
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
An East student stands with a Labubu keychain attached to their backpack.
Labubus take the world by storm
Nico Spatucci, Eastside Global Commentary Editor • December 24, 2025