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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

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PODCAST: Fun and Easy Recipes (Episode 1)

Max Gaffin (‘22), Isabella Levin (‘22), Lauren Smith (‘20) and Lalitha Viswanathan (‘22) sit down and give some good tips on some of their favorite easy recipes you can make at home!

Donald trump talks to the media about the US response to COVID-19

The United States is unprepared to fight the COVID-19 pandemic

Bella Levin, Eastside News Editor March 22, 2020

After watching China as well as other countries become powerless due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the United States simply just stood by and watched. Now, the country is in a frenzy, as flights are cancelled,...

fields like these around the country are being locked due to the cancellation of spring sports.

COLUMN: COVID-19 causes delay or cancellation of many spring sports

Lily Lazarus, Eastside sports editor March 22, 2020

The outbreak of the Coronavirus has given me a lot of time to reflect and recognize even the simplest things I took for granted. Specifically, the hours dedicated to practicing sports and bonding with...

With school being temprarily suspended, a lot is up in the air regarding standardized tests during the coronavirus.

The state of testing during Coronavirus

Lauren Smith, Eastside News Editor March 21, 2020

On Friday, March 20, the Trump administration declared that the Department of Education will not enforce standardized testing requirements for students in kindergarten to high school for the rest of this...

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PODCAST: How the Coronavirus Affects Sports

Alex Levine and Max Gaffin March 21, 2020

Max Gaffin ('22) and Alex Levine ('22) give an update on how the Coronavirus has affected sports leagues across the globe.

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PODCAST: Rediscovering hobbies during COVID-19

Samantha Roehl, Eastside Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2020

Samantha Roehl (‘20) discusses how she has used the extra alone time caused by the Coronavirus to explore both old hobbies and new.

The benefits of dog-walking during social isolation

The benefits of dog-walking during social isolation

Sophia Sitnick March 20, 2020

It’s day 7 of social distancing, but who’s counting? If you’re like me, you probably spent the first few days at home catching up on sleep, binge watching Netflix, and deleting the barrage of store...

COLUMN: Quarantine is not THAT bad...

COLUMN: Quarantine is not THAT bad…

Remy Abrams, Eastside Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2020

Listen: don't get me wrong, this whole COVID-19 pandemic is a horrible situation that one would simply never imagine to occur in their lifetime. However, it is impossible to get through this tough situation...

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PODCAST: expectations in all caps (Episode 2: coronavirus and how no one knows what to expect)

Ali Koenig, Lily Cohen, and Sophia Sitnick March 20, 2020

Lily Cohen ('20), Ali Koenig ('20) and Sophia Sitnick ('20) join together VIRTUALLY -- practicing social distancing, of course-- to discuss how their second semester senior year would go and how the spread...

With the uncertainty of school due to the coronavirus, CHPS Superintendant Dr. Joe Meloche clears the air.

Meloche talks Coronavirus, Continuity of Learning Plan as first remote learning week draws to a close

Aine Pierre and Eli Weitzman March 20, 2020

It has been, to say the least, an eventful week for the Cherry Hill School District. One week ago, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy advised against gathering in groups of 50 or more. At 1:30 p.m. last Friday,...

It is easy to get bored when quarantined, however, there are countless activities people can do to keep busy.

How to stay occupied when quarantined

Alexa Atlas and Amanda Merovitz March 19, 2020

 If the thought of being quarantined for days, weeks and possibly months drives you insane, don’t worry because you’re not alone. Adults and kids around the world are also feeling this way. Everyone...

The Science Behind Coronavirus

The Science Behind Coronavirus

Defne Alpdogan, Eastside Features Editor March 19, 2020

The coronavirus or as it is currently being called, COVID-19, has almost affected around 70 different countries at this moment (March 19). Described as a pandemic, the coronavirus (this time) has been...

As panic spreads from COVID-19, local stores become ransacked from panic buying.

Pandemonium: East’s grocery store employees share their perspectives on the COVID-19 crisis

Aine Pierre, Eastside Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2020

For grocery stores in the Cherry Hill metro area, it has been a week of chaos and short supplies as residents rush to stock up amidst fears of an extended quarantine. Photos have flooded social media...

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PODCAST: Here’s the Situation (Episode 2: Corona Edition)

Remy Abrams and Sami Bell March 18, 2020

Remy Abrams (‘21) and Sami Bell (‘21) discuss the importance of “social distancing” during the rise of the Coronavirus pandemic and ways in which people can keep themselves occupied.

How To Use the Public Library During COVID-19

How To Use the Public Library During COVID-19

Samantha Roehl, Eastside Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2020

The Cherry Hill Public Library has announced its closure through Sunday, March 29. While they are waiving any fees accrued by books due during the closure (and request that books not be returned in the...

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