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Students declare Hate Has No Home at Cherry Hill High School East.

Fostering Unity Amidst the Gaza-Israel Conflict: Cherry Hill East’s Response to School Tensions

Asher Boiskin, Online Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2023

Thursday and Friday last week witnessed students continuing to wrestle with the complex issues arising from the ongoing Gaza-Israel conflict, compounding what has been a very difficult school week for...

Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., delivers a speech to community members at Temple Beth Sholom on Tuesday.

Challenges and Unity: The Gaza-Israel Conflict Creates a Battlefield for East Students

Asher Boiskin, Online Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2023

The Palestinian terrorist group that controls the Gaza Strip, Hamas, initiated a surprise attack against Israel this past Saturday, launching thousands of rockets towards Israeli towns. Prime Minister...

More should be done to limit the effect Spam calls have

More should be done to limit the effect Spam calls have

Daniel Ovadia, Eastside Opinions Editor August 30, 2023

The average American receives between 3 and 4 spam calls per day, according to the findings of Ben Treanor from Time2Play. For many, these calls are an annoying part of life; they get a call, hang up and...

Hebrew letters on Torah parchment.

Why Hebrew should be a language offered at East

Ella Ovadia, Eastside Staff May 31, 2023

After my bat mitzvah, a coming of age ceremony for Jewish girls that occurs when they reach the age of 12, I became less active in my Jewish community. In my Hebrew school, little Hebrew was taught. As...

America is a melting pot of culture; Am I cultured enough?

America is a melting pot of culture; Am I cultured enough?

Rachna Mohan and Manar Hadi May 23, 2023

According to the United States Census Bureau, 24.0 million people identify as Asian alone or in combination, establishing a prevalent Asian-identifying population in America. As Asian-American voices continue...

Student Government: Questions of Authority and Power

Student Government: Questions of Authority and Power

Many schools have student government associations to organize school events, promote school spirit, and advocate for fellow students. Yet where we draw the line with student government authority has long...

Joe Meloche resigns after a 7 year tenure as Superintendent in the Cherry Hill district.

Dr. Joseph Meloche retires as Cherry Hill Township School District superintendent

Isabelle Berger, Eastside Opinions Editor March 20, 2023

This morning, the Cherry Hill community was shocked to receive Dr. Joseph Meloche’s announcement that he would no longer be serving as the superintendent of the Cherry Hill Township School District due...

I am more than enough.

I am more than enough.

Gia Gupta, Eastside Features Editor March 16, 2023

In its characteristic hushed, low voice it whispers.  You keep losing. Everyone else is doing better. You are not good enough. Hi perfectionism, funny seeing you here again. • •• • I...

Teachers affect rigor

Teachers affect rigor

Asher Boiskin, Eastside Online Opinions Editor March 13, 2023

Come the fourth marking period, most returning East students start lining up their schedules for the next school year and refer to their older friends and siblings for advice on which courses to select....

A sign posted outside of the school directing late students to use the Main Entrance.

Teachers should be more lenient with distributing “lates” to their students

Alexis Rovner, Eastside Staff February 23, 2023

Picture this: The bell rings. You bolt out of your classroom in the far corner of the F-wing and run to the C-wing intersection. Before you can pass through quickly, you find yourself stuck in the large...

Grade inflation has led to higher GPAs and many valedictorians

Grade inflation has led to higher GPAs and many valedictorians

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor February 23, 2023

When it comes to academic rigor at Cherry Hill High School East, nearly all students can relate to the competition faced daily. Constant stress over upcoming deadlines, joy over high marks and comparisons...

Collapsed buildings in the town of Jinderis, Syria

Not enough aid reaches Syria in the aftermath of devastating earthquake

Batul El Barouki, Eastside Global Commentary Editor February 15, 2023

On February 6th, 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria. This seismic event has marked the deadliest earthquake to hit the region in over a century. The Arabian...

A map detailing the percentage of those economically disadvantaged by elementary school within the Cherry Hill Public Schools system.

Discipline and Economic Disparities: Cherry Hill School District’s Geographic Divides

Gia Gupta, Asher Boiskin, and Enis Ercan February 10, 2023

In April 2022, the Cherry Hill Public Schools released the Hannover Report, finding that students of color or students with limited English proficiency (LEP) or disadvantageous economic situations are...

The Cherry Hill High School East Student Government Association Office.

East administration should meet more actively with students

Alexis Rovner, Eastside Staff February 10, 2023

All students should be able to share what they envision for the school and what would make their experiences in high school more successful. That’s why most students feel their voices need to be heard...

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