April showers bring…May’s reading recommendations! These are the best things students at East read during the months of March and April for your perusal. As it gets warmer, grab a book, head outside, and enjoy a day in the sun with some good reading...

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...

All East locker rooms are slated to be renovated as per the new bond put forth by the Cherry Hill School District.  With school locker rooms gradually becoming more roughed up through time, there’s no question that renovations to school locker rooms,...

This fall, the Cherry Hill Public Schools District passed a 363 million dollar bond to help with major improvements across all 18 schools in the district. Out of all the schools, East is receiving the most money towards the school. This package will explore...

February-the month of love! East Literature's love for books shines through every month, but especially so in February. To celebrate our community's love for books and reading, we bring you three peer reviewed author and book recommendations. You'll surely...

This year’s Spirit Week has come to an end. Planned months in advance, the week was met with much success and high participation from each class.  The themes for this year’s Spirit Week revolved around several iconic reality TV shows. For the...

Entrance examinations vary around the world in difficulty, length and importance.

Carly Rae Jepsen is back. You might recognize her for her hit songs “Call Me Maybe” or “Good Time” from nearly eleven years ago. Since then, Jepsen has released several other albums, but none quite blew up to the level that these 2012 hits...

Books: you can never have enough! That's why EastLit has three authors and books that are mandatory adds to any "To Be Read" list every month. Peruse these peer-written reviews and prepare to run, not walk, to your nearest bookstore to add these picks...

Against all odds, Robby Fleisher (‘22) is ready to win the title of Mr. East. Fleisher is involved with the athletic apartment at East, having participated in sports such as soccer and track and field for East and broken school records in the process....

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,...

Ever seen an influencer with an outfit digitally placed onto them? Me neither—until today. This is a part of something called digital fashion, something that’s become possible in recent years due to the rise in gaming, online presence, and now, NFTs....

Even months after its release on November 24, 2021, Disney’s Encanto still has a large hold on popular culture. It’s been so well-recepted that “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”, one of the songs featured on the Encanto soundtrack, is continuing to...

Visual art can be manifested in a surprising number of ways. There’s the obvious painting, drawing, digital art, and sculpting, but visual art also entails photography, film-making, design, animation, architecture, and much more. They are the products...

Many people split sex into two rigid categories: male, with XY chromosomes, testicles, and higher levels of testosterone, or female, with XX chromosomes, a uterus, breasts, and higher levels of estrogen. In reality, men, women, and non-binary people all...

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...

Although some consider it an irrelevant holiday, there is nothing wrong with celebrating Valentine’s Day. In fact, its meaning is arguably of more importance than any other national holiday; while holidays like Easter and Christmas are religion-based...

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...

Over the last year, it has become increasingly evident that the current schedule for our high school students is not satisfactory. Students are going to sleep at ungodly hours, and waking up before the sun to be in school for a 7:30 a.m. start. Over quarantine,...

To say Pixar and Disney’s “Luca” captures the youthful essence of a summer spent in friendship and self-growth would be nothing short of the truth. Directed by Enrico Casarosa and released to Disney+ on June 18, 2021, this movie features characters...

Ashley Ong (‘21), a current high school senior at East, has decided to commit to the University of North Florida as a D1 swimmer. At UNF, she will major in psychology in hopes of one day becoming a child psychologist or therapist. The college commitment...

This Friday, Cherry Hill West hosted its first-ever Food Drive Challenge from 12:00am to 2:00 p.m. outside the Jones Gym. In this challenge, about 14 student groups challenged others via social media for a chance to win gift certificates to Pat’s Steaks. This...

As I entered Mari BYO, a relatively new Italian seafood restaurant located in the tightly packed Queen Village in Philadelphia, I was immediately hit by its welcoming ambiance. This was created by not only the cozy outdoor seating area but also by the...

The Catholic Community of Christ Our Light will host its 10th annual Fair Trade Festival at the Resurrection Catholic School gym on the weekend. Opening on Saturday, November 23 and continuing into the following Sunday, the festival will be open to visitors...

Shake Shack has debuted their ninth New Jersey store on Haddonfield Road in a commercial center which includes a  TJ Maxx, Trader Joe’s, and HomeGoods. Formerly the Garden State Park racetrack, the new Shake Shack is the very first of a train of new...