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Members of the History Bowl team play a game created by one of the officers.
East’s History Bowl officers develop apps to teach history
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill explains the intentions of the bell-to-bell cell phone policy.
NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill visits East to discuss bell-to-bell cell phone ban
From left to right: Zoe Kukafka ('27), Addison Geisler ('27), Aidan Smeglin ('27), Isabella Boehm ('27), Isabella Laster ('27), Mr. Peter Gambino. Used with permission from Ms. Debbie Barr.
Homecoming dance brings students together
East students take initiative through the creation of personal businesses.
From passion to profit: East students take on entrepreneurship
Julia Komolova ('28) and Claire Li ('28) pose for a photo with the rest of the Science Olympiad team on the bus ride back from a competition.
Gender disparities shape female students’ experiences in STEM
Dillon Haddock ('27) commits to play baseball at Rowan. Used with permission from Dillon Haddock
Dillon Haddock (’27) announces commit to play baseball at Rowan University
Thomas Ladik ('27) committed to Holy Family for lacrosse. Used with permission from Thomas Ladik.
Thomas Ladik (’27) announces commitment to play lacrosse at Holy Family
Joelle Mateo crosses defender to assist a goal for the Cougars.
Cougars’ girls soccer advances to second round of Coaches Cup tournament
Artsiom Rasolka hits game winning penalty shot to send Cougars to the second round of the Coaches Cup tournament.
Cougars’ boy soccer advances after escaping penalty shoot out
With the official start of men's college basketball season on November 1, East students share their thoughts.
East students share predictions ahead of men’s college basketball season
A worker prepares a drink at Molly Tea.
Molly Tea opens new location in Cherry Hill
AsianFresh announces its grand opening with a "Now Open" sign.
AsianFresh grocery store opens in Cherry Hill
East's Voce choir group performs for United Methodist Communities. Used with permission from Sophia Park ('27).
A Little More Love supports elderly hospice community
Blondee Boutique opens in Maple Shade as a Y2K clothing store
Blondee Boutique opens in Maple Shade as a Y2K clothing store
Scissors are among the school essentials that have become more expensive for South Jersey residents.
High school supply costs affect South Jersey families
The students who were chosen to represent East in New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's roundtable only represented a small proportion of East students in reality.
The students chosen to discuss the bell-to-bell ban with NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill didn’t represent the student body
The growing importance of being outspoken
The growing importance of being outspoken
Hallway monitors should display more relevant images
Hallway monitors should display more relevant images
More musical artists should implement phone bans at concerts
More musical artists should implement phone bans at concerts
Concerts should have a minimum time length
Concerts should have a minimum time length
The main entrance to Cherry Hill High School East.
East parking lot needs increased safety reform
Eastside calls for increased transparency upon Lightspeed implementation
Eastside calls for increased transparency upon Lightspeed implementation
East students walk to the stadium following an evacuation order.
Eastside responds to Cherry Hill High School East and the Cherry Hill Police Department’s evacuation protocol
Eastside responds to East's implementation of the district's new phone policy
Eastside responds to East’s implementation of the district’s new phone policy
Eastside Opinions Editor, Manar Hadi ('25), expresses his ideas before the board.
Cherry Hill Public Schools wants to move the Alternative High School to East. Here is why Eastside disagrees
Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2026 finale, showcases rebrand of inclusion.
2026 Victoria Secret Fashion Show showcases inclusion rebrand
Tesla unveiled its long-awaited second generation of the Roadster. "Tesla" by Traders Union is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0
Tesla unveils the Roadster to mixed reactions
The Dior A24 shirt exerts itself as another fashion trend
The Dior A24 shirt takes center stage
"Verity" struggles to bring its twisted story to life
“Verity” struggles to bring its twisted story to life
Paris Fashion Week showcases the 2027 spring/summer collection. a colombian Engineer turned international model on Paris Fashion Week by Canadian Affars is licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal.
Paris Fashion Week sets the stage for the spring/summer 2027 collections
The Pentagon declared that Nidal Hasan would be publicly executed on Dec. 3. "The Pentagon" by Touch of Light is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Pentagon announces the public execution of Nidal Hasan
Illustration depicting the debate over the death penalty and the need for reform following Christa Pike’s failed execution.
Failed execution of Christa Pike should prompt revision of death row system
Amid Turkey's "My Family Is Safe" campaign, LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as journalists and activists, have been detained and arrested.
Turkey detains LGBTQ+ individuals under new law enforcement campaign
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 
Political advertisements funded by the government feature Trump's promotion of his administration's agenda and the Republican base.
Trump’s usage of government funding for political promotion is unlawful and unjust
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill explains the intentions of the bell-to-bell cell phone policy.
NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill visits East to discuss bell-to-bell cell phone ban
East students take initiative through the creation of personal businesses.
From passion to profit: East students take on entrepreneurship
A construction vehicle is parked next to the sports fields behind East.
Ongoing construction impacts Cherry Hill East
An Eagles fan waits at Buckingham Palace for the changing of the guards.
A Philadelphia perspective across the pond: the Eagles migrate to London
Many athletes at East often fly under the radar without receiving recognition for their contributions to East athletics.
The unsung athletes of Cherry Hill East
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill explains the intentions of the bell-to-bell cell phone policy.
NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill visits East to discuss bell-to-bell cell phone ban
The Cougars rally before a set, closing out the huddle with their signature cheer.
East girls volleyball defeats Cherokee in hard-fought victory
Coach Mike Melograna talks to the team after a hard defeat.
East boys soccer falls to Eastern after strong first half
Trevor Levin (8) tracks the ball as it comes his way in the end zone for East’s only touchdown of the game.
PHOTOS: East vs. Eastern Football
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
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill explains the intentions of the bell-to-bell cell phone policy.
NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill visits East to discuss bell-to-bell cell phone ban
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News & Features
Members of the History Bowl team play a game created by one of the officers.
East’s History Bowl officers develop apps to teach history
Livie Brill, Eastside News Editor • October 23, 2026

Sweat races on each contestant’s face. Their hands shake with anticipation. They’re ready to search...

From left to right: Zoe Kukafka ('27), Addison Geisler ('27), Aidan Smeglin ('27), Isabella Boehm ('27), Isabella Laster ('27), Mr. Peter Gambino. Used with permission from Ms. Debbie Barr.
Homecoming dance brings students together
Abigail Choe, For Eastside • October 21, 2026

East’s Homecoming dance was held on Oct. 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with all four grades gathered...

Julia Komolova ('28) and Claire Li ('28) pose for a photo with the rest of the Science Olympiad team on the bus ride back from a competition.
Gender disparities shape female students’ experiences in STEM
Grace Li, Eastside Features Editor • October 18, 2026

East students are served food donated by local restaurants and organizations.
Asian culture clubs host East’s first ever Mid-Autumn Festival
Zarish Hussain, Eastside Global Commentary Editor • October 16, 2026

Cherry Hill East held its first ever Mid-Autumn Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 14, bringing over 300...

Students and community members discuss the district's new technology policies in roundtable discussions.
The Board of Education holds community discussion on technology policies
Elias Kang, Online Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2026

The Cherry Hill Board of Education (BOE) held a community discussion on the district’s technology policies...

Julia Feldman ('27) salutes the crowd before performing their first stunt of the pep rally.
The pep rally garners student spirit
Mariam Zaghloul, Eastside News Editor • October 14, 2026

Every year at Cherry Hill East, a pep rally is held in October to build student spirit, encourage...

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Community
A worker prepares a drink at Molly Tea.
Molly Tea opens new location in Cherry Hill
Rose Aynbinder, Eastside Editorial Assistant • October 21, 2026

Cherry Hill’s vast bubble tea scene has a new addition with the arrival of the chain Molly Tea, which brings its signature floral teas, creamy milk teas, and fruit-based drinks to students and community...

AsianFresh announces its grand opening with a "Now Open" sign.
AsianFresh grocery store opens in Cherry Hill
Faith Gibson, For Eastside • October 15, 2026

From viral TikTok snacks to familiar ingredients in AsianFresh, grocery shopping is more than what ends up in the cart; it...

East's Voce choir group performs for United Methodist Communities. Used with permission from Sophia Park ('27).
A Little More Love supports elderly hospice community
Johanna Kang, Eastside Community Editor • October 13, 2026

A Little More Love (LML) is a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to relieve terminally ill patients...

Blondee Boutique opens in Maple Shade as a Y2K clothing store
Blondee Boutique opens in Maple Shade as a Y2K clothing store
Rose Aynbinder, Eastside Editorial Assistant • 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...

Scissors are among the school essentials that have become more expensive for South Jersey residents.
High school supply costs affect South Jersey families
Livie Brill, Eastside News Editor • 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 Special
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill explains the intentions of the bell-to-bell cell phone policy.
NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill visits East to discuss bell-to-bell cell phone ban
Elias Kang, Amelia Siegel, and Melanie Pedersen • October 22, 2026

East students take initiative through the creation of personal businesses.
From passion to profit: East students take on entrepreneurship
Grace Li, Chloe Ren, Mariam Zaghloul, and Maya Morgan • October 20, 2026
A construction vehicle is parked next to the sports fields behind East.
Ongoing construction impacts Cherry Hill East
Livie Brill, Stella Kim, Johanna Kang, and Aliyah Gutman • October 15, 2026

Opinions
The students who were chosen to represent East in New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's roundtable only represented a small proportion of East students in reality.
The students chosen to discuss the bell-to-bell ban with NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill didn’t represent the student body
Melanie Pedersen, Eastside Managing Editor • October 25, 2026

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill recently visited Cherry Hill East and participated in a roundtable discussion with students from East and Cherry Hill West...

The growing importance of being outspoken
The growing importance of being outspoken
Mariam Zaghloul, Eastside News Editor • October 25, 2026

How many times have you found yourself in a situation where afterwards you wished you would’ve said...

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

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

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Sports
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Dillon Haddock ('27) commits to play baseball at Rowan. Used with permission from Dillon Haddock
Dillon Haddock (’27) announces commit to play baseball at Rowan University
Drew Ritigstein, For Eastside • October 27, 2026

Cherry Hill East student-athlete Dillon Haddock ('27) has announced his commitment to Rowan University...

Thomas Ladik ('27) committed to Holy Family for lacrosse. Used with permission from Thomas Ladik.
Thomas Ladik (’27) announces commitment to play lacrosse at Holy Family
Benjamin Rovner, For Eastside • October 27, 2026

From a freshman working to earn playing time to a college-bound athlete ready to compete at the next...

Joelle Mateo crosses defender to assist a goal for the Cougars.
Cougars’ girls soccer advances to second round of Coaches Cup tournament
Oliver Lawler, Eastside Sports Editor • October 26, 2026

On Saturday, Oct. 24, the Cherry Hill East girls varsity soccer team (11-6) defeated Haddonfield high...

Artsiom Rasolka hits game winning penalty shot to send Cougars to the second round of the Coaches Cup tournament.
Cougars’ boy soccer advances after escaping penalty shoot out
Oliver Lawler, Eastside Sports Editor • October 25, 2026

On Monday, Oct. 26, the Cherry Hill East boys varsity soccer team (10-5-1) defeated Absegami High School...

With the official start of men's college basketball season on November 1, East students share their thoughts.
East students share predictions ahead of men’s college basketball season
Ari Miller, For Eastside • October 22, 2026

With the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season approaching, debate heats up around which teams are...

Seniors celebrate senior night with their families
Cougars’ boys soccer wins 2-0 on senior night
Oliver Lawler, Eastside Sports Editor • October 19, 2026

The Cherry Hill East boys varsity soccer team (9-4-1) defeated Seneca (5-8), 2-0, on senior night, celebrating...

Culture
Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2026 finale, showcases rebrand of inclusion.
2026 Victoria Secret Fashion Show showcases inclusion rebrand
Faith Gibson, Eastside Staff • October 23, 2026

The girls' Super Bowl returned to Los Angeles on Oct. 18. The Victoria Secret Fashion Show featured singers Megan Moroney, Tate McRae, KATSYE and Megan...

Tesla unveiled its long-awaited second generation of the Roadster. "Tesla" by Traders Union is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0
Tesla unveils the Roadster to mixed reactions
Zachary Grossman, Eastside Opinions Editor • October 21, 2026

I was sitting in traffic the other day, annoyed out of my mind, when, out of boredom, I gently took my eyes off the road and looked to the skies. As I...

The Dior A24 shirt exerts itself as another fashion trend
The Dior A24 shirt takes center stage
Brooklyn Gehling, For Eastside • October 20, 2026

Fashion trends do not always start on the runway. Some start as simple as a celebrity-worn shirt. For the Dior 24 shirt, a photo of a mainstream celebrity...

Global Commentary
The Pentagon declared that Nidal Hasan would be publicly executed on Dec. 3. "The Pentagon" by Touch of Light is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Pentagon announces the public execution of Nidal Hasan
Johanna Kang, Eastside Community Editor • October 13, 2026

On Oct. 8, 2026, the Pentagon publicly announced plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the 2009 Fort Hood shooter. The Army announced...

Illustration depicting the debate over the death penalty and the need for reform following Christa Pike’s failed execution.
Failed execution of Christa Pike should prompt revision of death row system
Lauren Rinehart, Global Commentary Editor • October 12, 2026

Laws are implemented to maintain order, acting as a set of official guidelines for obedience and moral standards as a society. However, when governments...

Amid Turkey's "My Family Is Safe" campaign, LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as journalists and activists, have been detained and arrested.
Turkey detains LGBTQ+ individuals under new law enforcement campaign
Lily Hwang, For Eastside • October 11, 2026

“Ailem Güvende,” otherwise known as the “My Family Is Safe” operation, was administered by the government of Turkey in September. The current...

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 watchlist. In this episode of The Watchlist,...

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 watchlist. In this episode of The Watchlist,...

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 watchlist. In this episode of The Watchlist,...

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