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President Donald Trump speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2022 under the slogan "Awake Not Woke". Donald Trump Speech Awake Not Woke by Vox España is licensed under CC BY-SA.

Why ‘woke’ still matters

Matthew Fingerman, For Eastside
October 28, 2025

The word “woke” has gone from a symbol of political awareness to a beacon of controversy. A word once standing for justice and empathy has become a political battleground. So when did caring become controversial? The term “woke” was initially...

Photo of Collin Wickramaratna, East's new Head Wrestling Coach. Used with permission from Collin Wickramaratna.

East Wrestling enters a new era with Wickramaratna

Jessie Atlas, Eastside Social Media Director
October 22, 2025

Cherry Hill East wrestling is getting a fresh start, and a familiar South Jersey face is leading the way. Collin Wickramaratna, a Cherokee graduate, collegiate All-American, and former Division II coach, has now taken over as East’s new head coach and...

Freshman development programs benefit freshman in acclimating to East athletics.

Freshman sports deserve more support at East

Laavanya Viswanathan, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2025

Walking through the halls of Cherry Hill High School East, sports history covers the bulletin boards, showcasing East’s athletic culture. Though outdated, they instill a sense of pride in the athletes at East, inspiring them to try all of the sports...

Liam Sweeney ('27) celebrating at East vs. West.

Cougars dominate against West 49-7 to keep the Boot

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
October 10, 2025

On Thursday, October 9, the Cherry Hill High School East football team (7-0) defeated Cherry Hill High School West (2-5), 49-7, in the annual Fall Classic. The game was highly anticipated, as it was featured as the NJSIAA Network and MaxPreps “High...

Jane Goodall passes away at 91, leaving behind a long legacy of conservationism and youth education. "Jane Goodall" by Sandra Blaser is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Jane Goodall leaves behind a legacy of conservationism

Audrey Ren, For Eastside
October 10, 2025

For nearly 60 years, Jane Goodall was a revolutionary in the study of chimpanzees and conservation. Goodall passed away at 91 on Wednesday morning, her institute announced in a statement on social media. At the time, she was in California for a national...

East Athletic Hall of Fame 2025-2026 inductees listed

Legacy: the past and future of Cherry Hill East athletes

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
October 8, 2025

The Cherry Hill East Athletic Hall of Fame is set to welcome its Class of 2025, honoring a new group of athletes, coaches, and contributors whose achievements have shaped the school’s strong sports tradition. This year’s induction not only celebrates...