Skip to Main Content
The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

Eli Weitzman

Eli Weitzman, Eastside Webmaster

Eli is an expert in the land of technology. He works as an IT technician for a neighboring school district, was an intern for Microsoft, and is a member of the East robotics club. Eli also loves reading, his favorite books being the Harry Potter series. He is also a huge fan of Star Wars and Star Trek, and their corresponding literary expansion universes. Eli also writes a monthly tech column titled What the Tech!? for the Culture section.

 

All content by Eli Weitzman
Microsoft releases Windows 10 S

Windows 10 S, the Future of Educational Computing

Eli Weitzman, Eastside Staff
August 12, 2020

Introducing Windows 10 S, the newest member of the Windows family... And while some may think that the “S” may stand for special, secure or even sport, the “S” truly stands for its intended customer in mind: the student. Built with speed,...

The HoloLens: A Failure or the Future?

Eli Weitzman, Eastside Staff
August 12, 2020

One thing that I had to do at least once while I was at the Microsoft event was try on what Microsoft considers the “future of computing.” This involved demoing Microsoft’s revolutionary device, the HoloLens. Many have criticized the device,...

Microsoft encouruages all students to explore areas in STEM.

Microsoft’s Mission to get students to study STEM

Eli Weitzman, Eastside Staff
August 12, 2020

During its “Learn What’s Next” event, Microsoft took the time to display a new, vast and affordable STEM lesson plan library. Available to all educators, Microsoft’s lessons are free to use and teach with. They target the various aspects of STEM,...

The Surface Earbuds are Microsoft's first foray into the true wireless audio world.

REVIEW: Microsoft Surface Earbuds

Eli Weitzman, Eastside Webmaster
June 8, 2020

This review is associated with the Culture column ‘What the Tech!?’, a monthly print column about the wacky world of tech. In October 2019, Microsoft announced their newest foray into the wearable audio market with the Surface Earbuds. I...

Throughout Monday, May 4, Eastside followed the story of the official cancellation of in-person classes in the state of New Jersey.

LIVEBLOG: The Day School Was Cancelled

Aine Pierre and Eli Weitzman
May 4, 2020
On May 4, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy officially announced the cancellation of in-person classes statewide. What follows in this post is a collection of tweets, updates, and statements regarding the closure as it developed throughout the day.
An artsy display involving the newly-launched Surface devices.

What’s new with Microsoft (2019 Edition)

Eli Weitzman, Eastside Webmaster
October 3, 2019

I've seen the future of computers, and I kind of like it. At Microsoft’s most recent October event, they showed off a few new updates to existing computers, like the Surface Pro 7, and Surface Laptop 3. But the rest, Microsoft pulled straight from the...

Let's meet the contestants for Mr. East 2019!

Let’s meet the contestants for Mr. East 2019!

The race is on to decide who will be the “Man of the Year” at the 32nd Annual Mr. East Pageant this April 5 at 7 p.m. Each of the ten contestants, whom you will meet below, represents a different month of the calendar year and will try to bring the...

The Nike Adapt BBs powered on.

Review: The Nike Adapt BB Self-Lacing Shoes

Eli Weitzman, Eastside Webmaster
February 22, 2019

Full disclosure: I’m not a sneakerhead. I don’t casually wear shoes that cost more than a typical trip to the grocery store. But somehow, the new Nike Adapt BBs were an exception. And wow, they’re interesting.  The whole story started...

The new Surface Headphones

What the Tech!? – Surface Headphones Review

Eli Weitzman, Eastside Webmaster
November 30, 2018

This review is associated with the Culture column 'What the Tech!?', a monthly print column about the wacky world of tech. Just to get this out of the way now: The Surface Headphones are the best device I’ve ever used by far. Their sound quality...

The Microsoft logo is proudly displayed at the entrance to the event.

What’s new with Microsoft: October Event Edition

Eli Weitzman, Eastside Webmaster
October 3, 2018

This piece is written for the What the Tech?! column, and is the conclusion in a 2-part series of stories covering a Microsoft Event in New York City. To read the preview, click here. On Oct. 2, Microsoft hosted an event which, to say the least, was...

Microsoft's invitation gives away no spoilers, as it only requests "A moment of your time."

Microsoft October Event Predictions

Eli Weitzman, Eastside Webmaster
September 28, 2018

This piece is written for the What the Tech?! column, and is the first in a 2-part series of stories covering a Microsoft Event in New York City. Next week, Microsoft will hold an event in New York. I will be there to cover the latest, so let’s...

Self-driving cars, such as this Tesla Model S, have been involved in multiple crashes in recent years.

What the Tech?!: Self-driving cars

Eli Weitzman, Eastside Webmaster
July 1, 2018

The world of technology never sleeps, nor takes a break in the summer. So, I’m back again! Welcome to a very special summer edition of “What the Tech?!.” Just a note to y’all, I am currently living in Redmond, Washington for the summer, working...

Amazon buys Whole Foods.

Amazon expands its sales with the purchase of Whole Foods

Eli Weitzman, Eastside Webmaster
June 21, 2017

On June 16, 2017, Amazon, the online sales superstore, announced its plan of acquiring Whole Foods for 13.7 billion dollars. The plan came as a surprise to many but also as a logical step for the company. Since early last year, Amazon has come out with...