Almost all students know the words of John Locke: his idea that all people are entitled to “Life, Liberty, and Property.” Those same principles, albeit slightly changed, proved to be some of the founding...
President Donald Trump’s proposal to build a wall on the border of Mexico has dominated the news cycle for several months now. Due to a lack of sufficient support from both political parties in Congress,...
On Saturday, December 15, three local synagogues took 40 of the congregations teen members for what should’ve been a stress-free, educational trip to Israel. The group remained in the country for two...
Imagine sitting by your window and enjoying the serenity of a nice, warm mug of tea: the sound of sparkling raindrops pitter-patter gently against the pane as you bundle up in a thick, cozy comforter....
Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
• November 16, 2018
The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Eastside editorial board:
If George Washington is to be believed, party systems are an existential...
Congratulations, teachers! Once you attain tenure you cannot be fired and you can stop
trying. Well, at least that’s what most people think.
Tenure has become a very controversial topic lately because...
The average millennial will take nearly 25,000 selfies in their lifetime. According to MarketWatch, more than 40 percent of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons said taking selfies on social media...
Has dating become a thing of the past? What used to be considered the requirements of a proper date seemed to have slowly become less and less necessary as years pass. Now, instead of dates, couples just...
As many teens will be taking the DMV road test once the upcoming school year comes around, it is apparent that the most difficult (and dreaded) part of the test is parallel parking. Most recently, Maryland...
Last Sunday, Phil Murphy, our governor, signed away 5 million dollars to the creation of a public news consortium, a move which has divided the minimal amount of people who actually have heard about...
On May 19, anticipated teens and adults were finally able to access the second season of 13 Reasons Why. The cliffhanger that was left off in the first season left audiences hanging and captivated them...
Jared Fisch, Eastside Managing Editor
• March 1, 2018
The world, specifically America, is currently in a heated debate about guns. Following the recent mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida inciting student protests nationwide,...
Gregory Rothkoff, Eastside Entertainment Editor
• February 28, 2018
In wake of the tragic Parkland school shooting, the gun debate now seems different. Students are now at the forefront of the movement and they seem determined to witness some real change. Finally, it seems,...
Imagine being a student in biology class on a day when the head of the science department, a principal in the school, is scheduled to complete a mandatory teacher observation. Does it not seem natural...
The Philadelphia Eagles have done it. The Eagles and their fans have been waiting patiently for 52 years to bring home the Vince Lombardi Trophy and carry it down Broad St. in front of a sea of roaring...
