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The contestants and chairpeople pose for a group photo

Mr. East 2025 recap

Amelia Siegel, Online News Editor April 5, 2025

Friday, April 4, was a big night for the 2025 Mr. East contestants. Seniors Ethan Barroway, Sam Becker, Aarav Bommu, Kevin Garvin, Adam Leibowitz, Yul Nam, Reph Shohat, and Joe Weigle finally performed...

East students share their perspectives on summer programs

East students share their perspectives on summer programs

Gina Park, Eastside Global Commentary Editor March 24, 2025

As East students look ahead to sunny days and fun trips, many have also started preparing for summer programs—a long process that often entails essays, letters of recommendations, and interviews. These...

East student-pilots take flight to new heights

East student-pilots take flight to new heights

Claire Ding and Chloe Ren March 22, 2025

Though the true function of dreams remains unknown, most interpretations – whether they act as crystal balls into the future or time machines to our past – reflect subconscious desires; they provide...

Chestnutt journeys from Scout to Park Ranger

Chestnutt journeys from Scout to Park Ranger

Claire Ding, Gina Park, and Gabrielle Levine March 4, 2025

From long deployments, rigorous training and the perpetual prospect of relocation, military service demands flexibility and incredible fortitude. People rightfully honor veterans and presiding officers...

East Students dance in the cafeteria at the Sophomore Cotillion.

Sophomore Cotillion recap

Mika Bhaskaran, Eastside Photo Editor March 3, 2025

Sophomore Cotillion, also called “Soph Cot,” took place on Thursday, February 20, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. The class of 2027 were able to choose from a couple of themes for their dance, but they ultimately...

VIDEO: East Theater Department’s “Mary Poppins” trailer

Rephael Shohat, Eastside Media Director March 1, 2025

The East Theater Department presents "Mary Poppins." Watch the trailer for the East Theater Department's "Mary Poppins" and be sure to buy tickets for one of the upcoming shows!

Studio II Advanced Acting performing their Saturday Night Live inspired comedy production.

East acting class performs Saturday Night Live inspired comedy show

Landon Schuster, Eastside Opinions Editor February 24, 2025

On Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m., Cherry Hill High School East’s Studio II Advanced Acting class presented Studio Night Live, a student-led production inspired by the long-running NBC Show “Saturday...

East students at the DECA regional competition.

DECA regionals recap and states preview

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff February 19, 2025

 On January 7th, the regional round of DECA took place at the DoubleTree Hotel on Route 70. DECA is a high school club that helps students prepare for careers in business fields like marketing, finance,...

Many students struggle with sleep deprivation and this can cause significant problems in the long run.

Mrs. Orlando’s sleep reflections encourage students to consider the effects of sleep deprivation

Alison Ding, Eastside Staff January 30, 2025

For many students at Cherry Hill East, one of the biggest struggles in high school is balancing schoolwork, extracurriculars, sports, and social life in a healthy way. High school students often neglect...

East students navigate the new math options for next year.

Cherry Hill East’s unique math pathway challenges students

Lauren Rinehart, Eastside Staff December 28, 2024

Math can be hard. It is imperative to view all aspects of each question with an open mindset despite the difficulties that may arise. Logic, reasoning, and memorization all overlap to find a solution to...

TCC's unique door takes second place in the Door Decoration contest.

CHE TCC wins 2nd place in the door-decorating contest

Grace Li, Eastside Staff December 14, 2024

Spirit Week is one of the most anticipated events at Cherry Hill East, sparking excitement across the school as it presents a competition for clubs to compete in, namely, door decoration. This year, Turkish...

Sunghyuk An speaks at a forum for the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC).

Eastside interviewed North Korean defector Sunghyuk An. Here’s his story.

Elias Kang, Online Global Commentary Editor November 30, 2024

When most people think of North Korea, Hollywood portrayals like “The Interview” may evoke grandiose depictions of Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and his arsenal of nuclear missiles. Since the unofficial...

Hwang performs at the 42nd Annual Korean Harvest and Multicultural Festival.

Alexander Hwang (‘27) dives into professional songwriting

Claire Ding, Eastside Features Editor November 28, 2024

“Music has been one of the only things that I’ve loved for my entire life, so… I'm always going to keep on trying,” Alexander Hwang (‘27) told Eastside. The Pew Research Center found that...

Cherry Hill East Speech and Debate Team earns several awards at New Jersey Speech & Debate League Competition.

The Cherry Hill East Speech and Debate Team helps students find their voice

Julia Sitnick, Eastside Sports Editor November 22, 2024

There is no debating that the Cherry Hill East Speech and Debate Team is a hidden gem in our East community, and it is finally starting to get the recognition that it deserves. This talented team of orators...

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