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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

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Eastside Weekly Broadcast
Eastside Crossword #2
Eastside Crossword #2
Amelia Siegel • October 5, 2026
Eastside Connections #9
Eastside Connections #9
Elias Kang • October 5, 2026
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...

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

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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

Hallway monitors should display more relevant images
Hallway monitors should display more relevant images
Bentley Higgins • October 5, 2026

When Cherry Hill East students walked in on the morning of Sept. 2, their first day of school, they saw the hallway intersections littered with televisions....

More musical artists should implement phone bans at concerts
More musical artists should implement phone bans at concerts
Emmie Wang • October 3, 2026

The American idiom “take a picture; it’ll last longer” has inadvertently epitomized the 21st century...

Concerts should have a minimum time length
Concerts should have a minimum time length
Aliyah Gutman • October 2, 2026

At the last concert I attended, the artist Lily Allen only played for a total of one hour. The opener...

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Sports
East girls seniors celebrate senior night with family.
Cougars’ girl soccer earns eighth and ninth straight win
Oliver Lawler • October 5, 2026

The Cherry Hill East girls varsity soccer team (9-1) kept its dominant start to the season, picking up...

Coach Christopher Corey stands proud with his team at the Ocean County Park cross country meet. Used with permission from Christopher Corey.
Eastside sports names Christopher Corey for September boys coach spotlight
Ava Chhabria • October 4, 2026

Last year, Eastside sports highlighted a boys and a girls athlete each month, recognizing their notable...

Cougars get ready to play defense.
Cougars’ girls volleyball defeats Burlington Township
Oliver Lawler • October 2, 2026

On Thursday, Oct. 1, the Cherry Hill East girls varsity volleyball team (8-5) overcame Burlington Township...

Cougars talk it over before taking the field.
Cougars’ girls soccer blows by Moorestown in 5-0 victory
Oliver Lawler • September 30, 2026

The Cherry Hill East girls varsity soccer team (6-1) defeated Moorestown High School (2-4), 5-0, on Tuesday,...

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...

2026 Video Music Awards generate excitement and anticipation
2026 Video Music Awards generate excitement and anticipation
Sanah Chawla • October 7, 2026

Every year as the season shifts from summer to fall, the awaited MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) finally arrive. On Sunday, Sept. 27, Snoop Dogg hosted the...

Taylor Swift's newest album faces mixed opinions
Taylor Swift’s newest album faces mixed opinions
Sofia Miscioscia • October 6, 2026

Taylor Swift’s newest album, “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” has taken the music industry by storm after its release on Friday, Sept. 25, breaking...

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,...

As tensions escalate, the United States and Canada alike have taken actions to maintain economic security.

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Participates in the Canada Cross Border Crime Forum
 by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is licensed under United States Government Work.
US and Canada escalate tariff war as both nations retaliate 
Daniella Karsenty • October 5, 2026

The United States and Canada are two of the world's largest trading partners. Their historically amicable relationship saw the countries entangled in a...

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...

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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