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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

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Angelina Witting

Angelina Witting, Online Editor-in-Chief

Angelina is a third year editor and one of the Eastside’s Online Editor-in-Chiefs. She also participates in FOP, Model UN, and the Spanish honor society. In her free time she enjoys watching Forensic Files, arguing with people, and sticking her head out of the car window.

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Marcus Newman

Angelina Witting, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2022

Marcus Newman (‘22), will be competing as “Mr. Softee” in this year’s Mr. East competition. During his interview, Newman explained that he chose his name simply because of his love of ice cream. Going along with this year's theme, Superheroes,...

Introducing the contestants for Mr. East 2022

After two years, Cherry Hill High School East's tradition of the Mr. East pageant returns in person. The pageant will occur in East's auditorium on Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m. Eight contestants will battle it out in the categories of talent, formal wear,...

Implementing later start times could have negative effects

Angelina Witting, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2021

Starting school later will not be a magical solution to teenagers' problems. Yes, research shows that teenagers need more sleep and starting school as early as we currently do is damaging. But, what about the effects that changing start times will have...

Peter Slattery ('21) has been working so hard to put together his entertaining act for the 2021 Mr. East competition .

Peter Slattery

Angelina Witting, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2021

During histamine at East, Peter Slattery (‘21) has participated in activities such as choir, theatre, a few other small clubs and he is a member of the Thespian Society. Competing as “Mr. Tall Drink of Wooder”, Slattery hopes his performing arts...

The Importance of Lyrics

Angelina Witting, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2021

For the longest time, I always cared more about the beat and music behind a song than the lyrics. It wasn’t until last year that I began strictly listening to music that used lyrics in a meaningful way. This decision was definitely a big change, but...

Sampling is a popular music practice that allows artists to use their own spin on a music clip.

Sampling is a popular music practice used by many

Angelina Witting, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2021

Did you know that your favorite song may include a clip from a song written decades before it? Sampling is a music practice that I stumbled upon recently while on TikTok. According to Wikipedia, “samples may comprise elements such as rhythm, melody,...

Angelina Witting had a lot of time to reflect during 2020 and will never forget everything she learned.

Angelina Witting

Angelina Witting, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2021

How has 2020 changed me? This question has been dancing around my mind for a few days before writing this. I suppose my biggest trouble with this question is that I hate to give power to a year. Something that is really nothing. It is simply a collection...

Dr. Worldwide (John Schultz)

Dr. Worldwide (John Schultz)

Angelina Witting, Eastside Culture Editor
May 25, 2020

Though mainly focusing on his studies, John Schultz (‘20), or Dr. Worldwide, has been a member of East’s theatre program and currently serves as the president of the Conservation Club as well as spreading awareness about environmental concerns via...

Why “Cancel culture” should be canceled

Why “Cancel culture” should be canceled

Angelina Witting, Eastside Culture Editor
May 1, 2020

In March of 2020, famous actress Vanessa Hudgens made a video commenting on the Coronavirus that many viewers deemed “insensitive”. “Coronavirus: Vanessa Hudgens ‘canceled’ for trivialising pandemic response”. This headline published by NewsHub...

A view of Angelina's tasty cookies.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Angelina Witting, Eastside Culture Editor
April 20, 2020

On April 8, 2020, I set out on a mission: to find a great chocolate chip cookie recipe and make some delicious homemade cookies. Earlier in the week, I had made banana nut bread and triple chocolate brownies, which might I say, were immaqulate. So after...

Social distancing album reviews

Social distancing album reviews

Angelina Witting, Eastside Culture Editor
March 23, 2020

There have been loads of posts, stories, vidoes, and other publications reporting ways to help stay sane during social distancing, but I decided to follow one of my true passions: music discovery. I figured if I happen to lose myself during these weeks...

Mrs. Vavra sits at her new desk in her office.

East welcomes the newest guidance counselor

Angelina Witting, Eastside Staff
April 30, 2019

Most high school guidance counselors get the opportunity to form unique bonds with each of their students over the course of their high school careers. Mrs. Michelle Vavra, on the other hand is trying to get to know her over two-hundred students in only...

Many students are upset by the new registration deadline policy.

AP exam registration deadline should remain in March

Angelina Witting, Eastside Staff
April 8, 2019

For some East students, AP testing is a routine that marks the end of a challenging AP course. In the past, the payment deadline for AP testing was in March and the test was taken in May. However, the College Board has recently announced  the new deadline...

Cherry Hill gets lit for the holiday season

Angelina Witting, Eastside Staff
December 21, 2018

When driving through neighborhoods in December, one expects to see illuminated houses adorned with festive lights. On occasion, one is treated to holiday displays that are worthy of a special outing, where driving past a beautifully decorated home is...

Bohemian Rhapsody is a film centered around the band Queen and their lead singer, Freddie Mercury.

Bohemian Rhapsody Movie Review

Angelina Witting, Eastside Staff
December 9, 2018

Overall Rating: 4.75/5 Bohemian Rhapsody is an inspiring film dedicated to the story of the band Queen and their sensational lead singer, Freddie Mercury. The movie was originally announced in 2010, however, after many casting and directing changes,...

David Guetta's cover for his new album, "7".

David Guetta impresses with new album “7”

Angelina Witting, Eastside Staff
November 9, 2018

French DJ David Guetta’s newly released album, 7, is definitely worth a listen. The name, 7,  is attributable to this album being the seventh of Guetta’s career. The album was released on September 14th, 2018 and contains 27 songs. 7 is a...