STOPit is an app for students to report bullying, particularly anonymously. The 2010 New Jersey State Law, Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, requires that Cherry Hill Public Schools have “a procedure for reporting an act of harassment, intimidation...

The "Give What You Can" Wallis located outside of the SGA office at Cherry Hill High School East.

When I visited Hawai'i as a child, it was the cerulean ocean and postcard-picturesque shoreline sunsets that I was looking forward to the most. And in many ways those dreams were realized. In every way I knew, Hawai’i was breathtakingly beautiful. But...

Shai Gilmore (‘24) circles the games red on the calendar. For Gilmore, these games are at the crux of what he sees as the East football team's main goal: beat West. He sees it as a dominance factor. Who is the face of the town? The face of football? *** For...

Wi-Fi. Many of us take it for granted every day. A New York Times notification, submitting homework on Google Classroom without delay, texting to catch up with a friend. When we consider the driving propellers that bring daily life forward, Wi-Fi is clearly...

You may just walk past it; in fact, some people were asking us where the entrance was. You are opening a door into a mystery – the unknown. But walk inside “Banksy Was Here: The Exhibition” in Philadelphia and you can discover clues to uncovering...

To many students at East, D-Wing is just another hallway they happen to walk past on their way to class, the bathroom, or perhaps lunch. But to the students who spend hours upon hours perfecting their skills within its' walls, D-Wing is so much more than...

As people walk through the streets of Philadelphia, turning one corner to the next, some might keep their heads down. But when one turns to look up, they find a unifying art form that has transcended individuality and painted Philadelphia magical. Welcome...

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows defines sonder as “the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inherited craziness—an epic story...

Displayed above her bed in big black letters is “Elizabeth”, interspersed with a roller coaster track. She is a fervent lover of roller coasters, fittingly symbolic of her larger journey through life. She may be afraid, but she goes on, experiencing...

“What country is that?” her father asked in confusion. What he was referring to wasn’t an image of a remote territory or symbolic souvenir. He was referring to a pansexual flag his daughter, Ciara Robinson (‘24) had hanging in her room. Robinson,...

In its characteristic hushed, low voice it whispers.  You keep losing. Everyone else is doing better. You are not good enough. Hi perfectionism, funny seeing you here again. • •• • I used to get trapped in the enticement of perfectionism,...

In April 2022, the Cherry Hill Public Schools released the Hannover Report, finding that students of color or students with limited English proficiency (LEP) or disadvantageous economic situations are more likely to have a school disciplinary infraction. Data...

If someone called me a Transformer, they wouldn’t be quite off. Maybe I’m not exactly a robot that can turn into an automobile, but from my understanding, I’m pretty close. Sometimes walking into this school, I feel myself transforming, like I...

In the second installment of The Wang Files… While at Cherry Hill High School East, Gary (Zixiao) Wang was widely regarded as the smartest person of his 2011 class. As a sophomore, Wang took Multivariable Calculus, the highest level of math available...

He left the note quietly on his brother’s bed so he could see it when he woke up. The prospect of facing the next day was daunting, but the few words on the paper seemed to create an aura of hope around the looming day. An aura almost golden. And when...

The pressure is so heavy. The expectations are so loud. The records are so fragile.  It’s all down to you. For teams with years of winning streaks, titles and people depending on athletes to do well, the pressure to perform can be extremely heavy–...

When it comes to sports, we normally think of the positive things like winning the championship and creating lifelong friendships with teammates. We often don't look at the other side and the toll that sports can take on you mentally. Eating disorders,...

Some of them are stared at. Some of them are pitied. Some of them are laughed at. All of them deserve more. For people with disabilities, accessibility is the focused effort put forth towards their necessities and the adjustments made, whether it may...

It's odd that it takes me leaving Cherry Hill to choose happiness first. I only allow myself time to think when I’m walking along remote beaches, and the only time I listen to the lyrics of songs is on flights that aren’t bogged down by 11:59...

In the slightly altered words of Emily Dickinson, “[Home] is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul.” It is the neverending song; the never-ceasing-to-exist melody, sometimes hiding, yet cushioned by the assurance that it is always there,...

Karina, Heidi, Gia, and Jiwoo talk about what makes a meaningful conversation.

The Truth About... is back! In this Season 2 kickoff episode, your hosts - Karina, Gia and Heidi (Jiwoo couldn't join us for this episode) are excited to talk about their summer so far and how they have been keeping busy. They discuss some of their favorite...

At East, students have an opportunity to learn something that is unteachable: creativity. Some classes can help students explore a buried passion. These classes turn imagination into a form of expression. These classes are art classes. However, during...

“These are two drawings I did where I tried focusing specifically on making them look as realistic as possible and enrapturing all of the details from my reference photos. They are both done in pencil but the sharp contrast obviously comes with the...

According to Merriam-Webster, “transgender” is defined as “of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity differs from the sex the person had or was identified as having at birth.” For example, a transgender (or trans, the shorter counterpart)...

You’ve probably heard some version of the phrase “LGBTQ+” before. You might even know what some or all of the letters mean. But do you understand the history of each community represented within that acronym, and why they matter? If not, and if...

She was only a rising sophomore when she was first exposed to drugs. She only used them once in a while. Maybe every couple of weeks. She felt free. Happy. Like she was having fun. But that was all in the beginning. Julia’s Story When former...

Featured in Eastside November 2021 issue Diane Fehder (‘98) wasn’t heading towards the culinary room when she was a student navigating the halls of Cherry Hill High School East. She was walking towards different places, different escapes. The...

Featured in Eastside’s January 2022 Issue “I personally hear slurs used at least five times every day.” “We’ve been targeted, followed, barked at.” “I’ve been called a terrorist.” “No one here accepts anyone.” When...

As a bright eyed fifth grader with a thirst for imagination, the magical world of Hogwarts or the adventures of the Mysterious Benedict Society, fueled my love to not only take in stories but also write my own. Every flip of a page was a flip of excitement...

At Rosa International Middle School, during the last day of my sixth grade spirit week, there was green in the bandana tied in my hair, the smeared paint under my eyes, and the fabric of every piece of cloth hugging my body. As all of the sixth graders...

It's hard to feel proud of a school you've barely attended. Between virtual spirit events and online classes, most students at Cherry Hill East have yet to experience a complete, "normal" year of high school. How will East revitalize its over 50 years'...

On her routine, ten-minute walk from Penn Station, surrounded by the bustle of 33rd street, she drags her four-foot-long, bright red, bag of gear. When she arrives, she goes into the elevator. The elevator ride is silent, yet she is mentally preparing...

My eyes scanned my English assignment and my emotions flurried as the text on the page seemed to be jumping out to me and forming themselves into a familiar picture— my own life. Langston Hughes’ “Harlem” made me find myself, agonizingly, in my...

The obligatory watching of Outer Banks and Tiger King, making whipped coffee, and baking banana bread are only some of the many popular trends among teenagers that have soared during the pandemic. These trends have become symbolic of our time at home...

I examined her face with extreme caution as we all sat in a large circle on the bed in an anticipating silence. As she slowly lifted the vibrant tissue paper and caught a slight glimpse of the object underneath, I saw a smile and then was showered with...

They shape society, shock the music industry, and save lives. These groups are boy bands. Boy bands are groups of primarily young, male, vocalists who sing and target themselves to listeners, specifically teenagers, and they're very popular among Cherry...

The Home of the Cougars welcomes a new teacher, Mr. Dominic Cesare, to the Social Studies Department for the 2020-2021 school year. Cesare has great familiarity with his profession seen through the eight and a half years of prior teaching experience...

Cherry Hill East welcomes a number of new faces to the faculty for the 2020-2021 School Year. Four new full-time teachers have been added to departments across the school and they are excited to welcome students despite the challenges of this year, bringing...