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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

Jacy Dickstein

Jacy Dickstein, Editor-in-Chief

Jacy Dickstein is in her senior year at East and is serving as one of Eastside’s Editor-In-Chiefs. She is sooo excited! She can be spotted roaming the East building with her enormously heavy backpack. When she is not writing stories for Eastside, she can probably be found binge watching Bachelor in Paradise.

All content by Jacy Dickstein

Eastside creates digital fashion!

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2022

Eastside Editor-in-Chief Jacy Dickstein ('22) uses Procreate to create digital fashion outfits for Eastside editors Alena Zhang ('23) and Heidi Kwak ('24)!

Just like traditional art forms, digital art provides new techniques for people to express themselves in creative ways.

Creating art in a digital age

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2022

The parity between real world and digital world seems to be getting more and more apparent everyday. Nowadays, such a fine line exists separating what can be done manually, and what could be done with technology in just a fraction of the time. Methods...

There are many new and popular fashion trends this spring that people should not miss out on.

2022 Spring Fashion Trends

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2022

The beautiful thing about fashion is it is subjective. In the fast-paced world of consumerism, designers hope to establish clothing trends that tell a story with their look, attracting an audience of buyers that see the look as wearable or the perfect...

The Illuminati

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2022

From 2000 to 2009 speculations of the government-formed “Illuminati” often circulated the streets and the media. Teens tweeting their hypotheses for who might possibly be in this select group became the talk of the Internet, spanning the entire decade...

Many healthcare workers are struggling with the new way of life at work caused by the pandemic.

Healthcare perspectives

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Editor in Chief
October 28, 2021

Alexa Albert Alexa Albert has been a registered nurse in cardiology for the past twenty years. Interestingly enough, not only has Alexa’s work changed due to COVID, but COVID has become her work. Through specializing in the COVID unit, Alexa became...

Gemini

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Community Editor
May 17, 2021

Geminis are born from May 20 to June 20. Geminis are an air sign ruled by Mercury. Geminis are said to have split personalities or an alter-ego. People sometimes refer to Geminis as being two-faced. Geminis can be witty, curious, sociable, adventurous,...

Libra

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Community Editor
May 17, 2021

Libras are born from September 23 to October 22 and are an air sign ruled by the Venus planet. Libras are peacemakers, essentially libras try to resolve others' drama and stay out of it themselves. Libras try to be fair and understanding in manner....

Leo

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2021

Leos are born from July 23 to August 23 and are a fire sign ruled in the Sun planet. This sign can be represented by a lion as they have similar behavioral characteristics such as natural born leadership. Leos are known to thrive in the spotlight...

Mason Bulicki ('21) is very excited for the 2021 Mr. East competition.

Mason Bulicki

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Community Editor
April 20, 2021

With all of his training in the gym room, Mason Bulicki (‘21) will have no problems carrying the 34th annual Mr. East first place trophy home this year. He plans to perform as “Mr. BeHated'' on April 23, 2021...virtually of course. Bulicki describes...

This Valentine’s Day: Operation CREATE

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Community Editor
February 14, 2021

Valentine’s Day is the celebration of love. Whether you’re in a romantic relationship or not this Valentine’s Day, let’s focus on falling in love with the person staring back at you in the mirror. Every morning after a long night's sleep, you...

Celebrating New Years: COVID-19 Edition

Celebrating New Years: COVID-19 Edition

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Community Editor
December 31, 2020

It’s important to not dwell on the ups and downs that emerged in respect to the unanticipated year that is 2020. However, what we can do is stay hopeful about what is to come in the future. As 2020 (and more importantly—Eastside’s Advent Calendar)...

New Trader Joes holiday finds

New Trader Joes holiday finds

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Community Editor
December 12, 2020

For the twelfth day of the Advent Calendar, Eastside presents great holiday finds at Trader Joes. Try out these different types of food during this holiday season as it is seasonal and delicious.

Components that make up a well-balanced meal

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Community Editor
December 7, 2020

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Eating disorders should not be glorified

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Community Editor
December 7, 2020

People thrive off of gratification. By the time a child enters elementary school they are primed to think that good behavior equates to a good person. Some teachers award students that perform well on difficult tests with gold stickers. So then evidently,...

PODCAST: Everything Holiday Movies

PODCAST: Everything Holiday Movies

Jacy Dickstein and Max Gaffin
December 6, 2020

For the sixth day in the Advent Calendar, Max Gaffin (‘22) and Jacy Dickstein (‘22) review “Everything Holiday Movies” in preparation for the big and jolly winter season. Listen in for their reviews, opinions, and top favorites.

The official Big Brother logo. Find Big Brother on CBS on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at eight p.m. central time.

Big Brother undergoes some big changes this year

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Community Editor
September 2, 2020

While most people would associate August with tanning and traveling, Big Brother fans associate it with their favorite show's return. If you are unfamiliar with this reality television show, then I'll catch you up to speed. Every season a group of...

Mr. Thank You (Vicente Gracias)

Mr. Thank You (Vicente Gracias)

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Features Editor
May 25, 2020

Though this year’s Mr. East has shifted to an online competition, contestant Vicente Gracias (‘20) promises to still bring his A-game. Gracias, who chose Mr. Thank You as his stage name, is sure to deliver a performance you will be grateful for. Mr....

Jacy's delicious churros, along with a yummy chocolate dip!

Churros

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Features Editor
April 20, 2020

Let me start off with a warning. These are ADDICTING. By addicting I mean you might go back downstairs at 11:30 pm and eat your leftovers. Now that we got that out of the way I’m going to teach you how to make homemade churros and a chocolate dipping...

Stay Tuned poses for a group picture after their performance.

The Importance of Acapella to East’s Stay Tuned

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Features Editor
April 14, 2020

While belting the words to your favorite song may be your form of singing, the East music department sings a bit differently. Instead of relying on instrumentals, the East acapella group uses harmonizes to fill the void. Acapella has been an East tradition...

RedPeg's experiential marketing event with MGM National Harbor at the 15th annual Chance for Life

COVID-19 causes shift in experiential marketing

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Features Editor
April 7, 2020

In a nutshell, coronavirus has impacted virtually every industry across the market. One specific industry taking a hit in response to the virus is experiential marketing, such as utilizing office signs. What exactly is experiential marketing? It is...

Matt (right) and Alex (left) Pollack snap a selfie.

Pollack brothers reflect on East and their careers

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Features Editor
April 6, 2020

As a lawyer for the Department of Homeland Security, East graduate Matthew Pollack’s (‘99) job requires him to defend the government. However, Pollack said another crucial aspect of his job is protecting individuals within the country. The vast majority...

Coronavirus in New Jersey

Coronavirus in New Jersey

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Features Editor
March 27, 2020

It has recently been declared that New Jersey has the second most confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States. In response to this, I have created a visual to show the four counties in New Jersey with the greatest number of cases. This visual...

All around the world, COVID-19 has had a negative impact on the economy.

How COVID-19 is impacting the economy

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Features Editor
March 18, 2020

COVID-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus has had numerous effects across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, what started as an outbreak in Hubei province, China, has made its way to at least 140 countries (updated by 3/17/20)....

The Experience of Driving for Uber

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Features Editor
February 25, 2020

While many people view Uber as a convenient mode of transportation, some are hesitant about using the app, as they fear being picked up by a stranger. Often overlooked, however, are the fears of Uber drivers, allowing unfamiliar people into their personal...

Black History Month

Black History Month

Defne Alpdogan, Jacy Dickstein, and Emily Mahaffy
February 25, 2020

Featured in Eastside February 2020 Issue After waiting 100 years for civil rights, African Americans were finally granted equality with the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. From the age of Black Power to Colin Kapernick’s stance at National...

Roberto Sul defends his Wing Bowl title in his second appearance.

The 2019 Wing Bowl in review

Max Gaffin and Jacy Dickstein
February 16, 2019

Cherry Hill East’s second annual Wing Bowl competition took place on Friday, February 8, in the Dibart Gym. Roberto Sul (‘19) earned the title, “two-time Wing Bowl eating champion” by eating a total of 58 wings. Mr. Christopher Caskey came...

Customers can choose from a wide variety of bagels and other baked goods.

Bagel Spot spreads joy at new JCC location

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Staff
January 9, 2019

The Katz JCC is ‘spreading’ the love with the newly opened location of ‘The Bagel Spot’, selling bagels, spreads and much more. The kosher bagel shop is open for members along with non-members on 1301 Springdale Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08003...