East German Club attends annual Sprachfest festival Sprachfest: a German language and culture competition that German students and schools across New Jersey compete in. This year, the Cherry Hill High School East German Club attended the festival on...

This past week, The Mental Health Committee at East created a “Give What You Can Wall.” This bulletin board, right outside of the Student Government office, is covered with Post-it notes that have various motivational messages written on them. To...

Beginning on January 26, 2024, Cherry Hill East students will have a half day on the fourth Friday of every month. This new policy was recently implemented by Cherry Hill East principal Dr. Dennis Perry. The idea had previously been brought up numerous...

This summer we are seeing a whole lot of pink as fans are transported to Barbieland in Warner Bros new Barbie movie. Starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, this film was nothing short of fabulous. From the intricate set design to the...

Listen to the latest episode of Taylor Talks (Eastside's Version) to hear Ella, Jillian, and Julia discuss the details of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" and to hear them recount their experience.

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...

Join Ella Goodstadt, JillIan Koenig, and Julia Rosten for Episode 4 of Taylor Talks (Eastside’s Version). In this episode, they discuss Taylor Swift’s third album, Speak Now. Tune in to learn about the backstory of the songs on this enchanting album...

Q: What is your Mr. East name and what is the significance of it? A: “Mr. Chris. It's significant because it is my name.” Q: What pop star did you choose to represent and why? A: “We are having a little bit of an issue with my selection right...

This years Mr. East competition will take place Thursday, April 20th featuring seven seniors vying to win. Each contestant has selected their own pop star to embody in accordance with the theme. Vote here to see who people think will be the next Mr. East.

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...

Baseball manager, Italian-American club member, and camp counselor. Junior, Juliet Kaplan, is an avid member of not only the Cherry Hill High School East community, but the South Jersey community as a whole. Having lived in Cherry Hill her whole life,...

According to Wikipedia, “cancel culture is a phenomenon in which those who are deemed to have acted or spoken in an unacceptable manner are ostracized, boycotted or shunned.” The notion that someone can be "canceled,” or, prevented culturally from...

Fame. When people hear the word fame, they think of luxury, reputation, money, and acclaim. However, fame does come at quite a cost. Celebrities are constantly in the public eye. Everyone knows their name, and the public knows the details of their personal...

Join Ella Goodstadt, JillIan Koenig, and Julia Rosten for Episode 3 of Taylor Talks (Eastside’s Version). In this episode, they discuss Taylor Swift’s second album, Fearless, as well as the re-recorded album, Fearless (Taylor's Version). Listen to...

“We Found Love" in Rihanna's 2023 halftime show performance. The nine time Grammy winner, twelve time Billboard Music Award winner, and thirteen time American Music Awards winner stole the show at the LVII Super Bowl halftime show. With twelve songs,...

Join Ella Goodstadt, JillIan Koenig, and Julia Rosten for Episode 2 of Taylor Talks (Eastside’s Version). In this episode, they discuss Taylor Swift’s self-titled debut album. Listen to learn about the beginning of Taylor’s career and how she entered...

Join Ella Goodstadt, Jillian Koenig, and Julia Rosten as they discuss all aspects of Taylor Swift. From her hit singles, to why she loves the number 13, Taylor Talks (Eastside's Version) will cover it all! In this episode, the three fans give a basic...

There is “No” doubt that Meghan Trainor has made her comeback in the music industry. With her hit new album “Takin’ it Back,” and viral TikTok presence, it is no surprise that her fan base has grown tremendously over the past year. Trainor...

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...

As of April 2021, JUUL was the most popular reusable e-cigarette company in the world. Feeding into teens and adults’ unhealthy addiction to vaping, each JUUL contains 40 mg of nicotine; equivalent to the amount of nicotine in one pack of cigarettes....

After months of anticipation, Disney finally announced their biggest projects coming in 2023. From new live-action films, to animation spin-offs, Disney fans are eagerly awaiting these to premiere . The biggest announcement from Disney was the release...

Ask any Taylor Swift fan this “Question…:” Are you excited for the Eras Tour? I can assure you that the answer is yes. With ten studio albums and a four-year hiatus from touring, no one was surprised when Taylor Swift announced that she would be...

Julia Rosten ('24), Jillian Koenig ('24), and Ella Goodstadt ('24) talk about all things Lea Michele: her new broadway show performance in Funny Girl; her controversies on Glee; and everything else in between.

With their rotating weekly menu, unique flavors, and great social media presence, it's no surprise that Crumbl Cookies has found the recipe for success. Over the past year, the franchise has rapidly grown and it continues to be in the spotlight today....

Keeping with one of East’s most enjoyed traditions, five members of the senior class have been chosen to plan and host this year’s Mr. East. This year’s chairpeople are Lily Lazarus (‘22), Devyn Levin (‘22), Jessica Levin (‘22), Eliana...

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,...

As prom season quickly approaches, the stress of finding the perfect prom-day necessities accompanies it. In this package, Eastside will guide you through the prom “getting ready” process by sharing local stores in the community that will ensure you...

Tradition, connection, and a sense of community are all things that make a synagogue important to its members. Two local synagogues, Congregation M’kor Shalom and Temple Emanuel, are launching a plan to unify their congregations. This unification will...

Flowers, chocolates, and pink and red galore! From unique local gift shops to decadent treats sold at local bakeries, South Jersey knows how to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Throughout this package, you can read students’ perspectives, learn how to make...

No need to make a reservation or worry about planning the perfect date night. Here are six ways to celebrate the holiday of love from the comfort of your own home. Make an at home movie theater Sure, going to the movie theater can be fun, but so...

Style: your initial impression of someone, your physical form of expression, what “draws” you to another person. It is one of the most important things you can have in order to meet new people, express yourself, and feel good. This is why it is so...

As Cherry Hill East starts a new, fully in-person school year and our community begins to go back to normal, the prominent idea of style and how we express ourselves has risen again. From local business interviews, to East students perspectives on style,...

If there's one thing to say about the new bundt cake bakery, Nothing Bundt Cakes, it is that it's nothing bundt delicious! This cute and unique franchise just recently opened a new location in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. They have over 400 bakeries across...

Pfizer or Moderna? If you had asked anyone this question last year they would have thought you were speaking in gibberish. These two words signify one important advancement in the fight against COVID-19— a vaccine. Since early December, the Pfizer and...

With the second semester starting, Cherry Hill East parents and staff have come together to honor and commemorate the seniors. A variety of treats and special activities have been planned to give the senior Cougars a proper farewell. The first of these...

Online shopping. Everyone does it! Many of us can admit to constantly scrolling through the Nordstrom app or getting mesmerized by a gorgeous pair of heels on the Steve Madden website. Online shopping has always been popular, but in 2020 it is becoming...

Is it a boy? Is it a girl? Anyone on the West coast can answer that! On September 5th, 2020, a colored smoke bomb was ignited to reveal the gender of a couple’s baby. The device, however, malfunctioned and caught fire on the four-foot-tall wild grasses...