Why do we sleep? Biologically, it is because sleep is necessary to our health and survival. Sleeping replenishes our brain glycogen levels, thus preserving our energy and allowing us to be conscious and recharged the next day. It regulates circadian...

In my house, there are roughly ten songs we listen to while we unwrap presents on Christmas Day. But, per my family’s routine, the first two to play are always “Do they Know it’s Christmas” and “We Are the World.” Although “We are the...

Grounds For Sculpture is a unique 42-acre garden that blends art and nature seamlessly. It has had various exhibits in the past, but its 2021 Night Forms exhibit was perhaps its most popular. It was a huge hit with families who wanted a unique adventure...

Cherry Hill High School West recently showcased the production of "The Lightning Thief" and I was thoroughly impressed by the talent and creativity displayed. Based on the well-known young adult novel by Rick Riordan, the high school drama follows...

Despite the fact that access to affordable healthcare is a fundamental human right, it is still a significant problem in the United States. Even though America has one of the most sophisticated healthcare systems in the world, its healthcare is also the...

This morning, the Cherry Hill community was shocked to receive Dr. Joseph Meloche’s announcement that he would no longer be serving as the superintendent of the Cherry Hill Township School District due to retirement. Instead, Meloche has accepted a...

On January 19, 2023, Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation as New Zealand’s Prime Minister. While addressing her party's annual caucus, Ardern claimed that it was time for her to move on and that she "no longer had enough in the tank" to continue...

Unlike what is often depicted in the movies, moving to a new country comes with an array of ups and downs. Being separated from one’s old life, they are essentially forced to “start over” and acclimate to an entirely new culture. Gulmira Yesilyurt...

Vape pens are electronic cigarettes filled with nicotine. The number of not only lung-related illnesses but also heart-related illnesses in teens due to vaping has jumped drastically over the past couple of years. Teens are getting their hands on these...

Vaping has become an epidemic in high schools across the country. With vaping companies targeting teenagers using a variety of flavors and colors, students are now more prone to vaping than ever. The school district as a whole has taken this on headfirst...

As of November 20th, students at Cherry Hill High School East are no longer allowed to make alterations to their schedules. This means that students are effectively bound to their current schedule. Apparently, this is because students should be able...

“It was terrifying,” said a student at Cherry Hill High School East. “Like a war. It’s what I imagine a war to be, at least. Kids bleed, they fight, they push… I think one even lost a limb once. It’s a horror no one wants to experience.” The...

“I had a steady 80 for the whole marking period. Then all of a sudden the last week of [the marking period] hit and my grade went up by 10 percent,” Prisha Mathur (‘25) told Eastside. She noted that her teachers often wait to update their students’...

Six people died on Monday, in addition to 40 wounded, at the hands of Rober Crimo, 22, at an Independence Day parade. The attack took place in Highland Park, a suburb north of Chicago, that had not previously faced many issues with gun violence. Because...