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Dopamine plays a complicated role in  motor control, as revealed by new information.

Dopamine’s role in movement revealed by new study

Julia Skoufalos, Eastside Online Sports Editor
November 30, 2024

Dopamine is known as one of our “happy” chemicals that makes us feel good. Neurologists and other specialists formerly believed that in order to activate movement, a sudden amount of dopamine was released. However, recent studies have disproved that...

The music industry faces an uncertain future with the rise of AI-generated content.

AI-generated content in the music industry

Mika Bhaskaran, Eastside Photo Editor
November 30, 2024

Prior to today’s technology, creating music required significant time and effort. Musicians would need to source real instruments, record each sound individually, layer multiple tracks, and painstakingly mix and master the elements to craft the desired...

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 54% of all U.S. parents sign their children up for...

The Cougars celebrate after scoring a point.

East girls volleyball season breaks records

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
November 27, 2024

The Cherry Hill High School East Girls Varsity Volleyball team  built their season on sharp serves, strategic spikes, and a bond that runs deeper than any playbook. The Cougars  had a remarkable season and one of the best in the school's history. The...

Six Flags announces closure of Kingda Ka.

Six Flags Great Adventure roller coaster Kingda Ka closes

Alexis Rovner, Eastside Community Editor
November 26, 2024

After years of hour-long lines and sudden breakdowns, Six Flags Great Adventure has officially closed the fan-favorite Kingda Ka, which held the title of the tallest roller coaster in the world at 456 feet tall since its opening in May 2005. Despite the...

East's F-wing hallway

The myth of “the best four years of your life”

Sarah Begun, Eastside Sports Editor
November 24, 2024

“The best four years of your life” – a phrase we’re told again and again as we approach high school, as each of us is turning the corner into this new chapter in our lives, waiting for this universal experience to happen. On that first day, many...

Now and Then by the Beatles

How the Beatles continue to inspire the future of music

Ava Crawley, Eastside Community Editor
November 24, 2024

Since 1959, the Annual Grammy Awards have been the biggest night in music, honoring memorable artists and their contributions to pop culture. While many changes have shaped the music industry over the past 67 years, the iconic gold-plated gramophone award...