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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

Manar Hadi

Manar Hadi, Eastside Editor-In-Chief

A self-proclaimed imperfect perfectionist, Editor-In-Chief, and avid lover of the Oxford comma, Manar is never not laughing or talking (it’s an issue). Outside of Eastside, he spends his time in the SGA office or planning events for Indian Cultural Society. He loves hot summer days, asking everyone the “36 Questions That Lead to Love,” and watching NPR Tiny Desk concerts.

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Students attending junior prom at The Westin Hotels & Resort pose for a photograph.

The Class of 2025 hosts a successful junior prom

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor
April 18, 2024

On April 12, around 450 attendees enjoyed a wonderful junior prom at The Westin Hotels & Resorts. From taking photos at the photo booth to crowning “Gatsby,” students danced and dined their way through the night. The theme, “The Great Gatsby,”...

The growing number of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education and careers label humanities as worthless

The humanities will always be important

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor
March 1, 2024

The increasing dominance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education spawns beliefs that label the humanities as worthless. In a society where it’s common for STEM jobs to be higher paying, less students immerse themselves in the...

A crowd waits in line to enter the BAPS Hindu Temple in Edison, New Jersey.

Edison provides a hub of South Asian culture

Manar Hadi and Rachna Mohan
March 1, 2024

The Indian diaspora is one of the largest in the world, leaving traces of India in all parts of the world from London to New York City. These mass populations integrate influences from the Indian subcontinent into these areas, from cultural nuances to...

The outside of the Cherry Hill Public Library

Checking out the chapters of my library life

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor
February 18, 2024

A 7-year-old me stumbled up to the librarian’s desk with a stack of thick books higher than my head. The librarian giggles at me and my mother rushes towards me, lecturing that I wouldn’t be able to read all these books. Yet, I shake my head stubbornly,...

Some of the appetizers and entrees offered at Brio.

Hadi takes on the Tuscan at Brio

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor
January 21, 2024

In the corner of Garden State Plaza lies Brio, a “Tuscan-inspired restaurant destination serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine…” After a quick stop at Barnes & Noble, my friends and I entered the villa-esque establishment. Subsequently, the...

Performative activism on social media stifles change

Performative activism on social media stifles change

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor
November 22, 2023

When scrolling through countless Instagram stories, one might stumble upon a story addressing a violent occurrence rooted in hatred. Feelings of anger and disgust may surge through them. When tapped upon that story, it leads to a post extending on the...

Beyonce: Renaissance World Tour

Beyonce: Renaissance World Tour

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor
June 20, 2023

When it comes to concerts, no one does it like 32 Grammy winning megastar, Beyonce. The Renaissance World Tour features a three hour long extravaganza filled with magical special effects, stunning fashion moments, meticulous choreography, and of course,...

The artistry of alpona

The artistry of alpona

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor
May 23, 2023

Little three-year-old me stood, observing the aunties gossiping and laughing while stooped over with vibrant chalks illustrating geometric patterns and floral designs all over the walkway. With the piquant aromas of cumin and sizzling onions gliding through...

Conclusions

Manar Hadi and Rachna Mohan
May 23, 2023

With May being Asian Heritage month, it is important to shed light onto the stories of Asian Americans. It is vital to build an awareness of these individuals in order to support a more open-minded society. While the urge to classify and create definitions...

Intrusive thoughts are undesired ideas or images that come to mind spontaneously or as a result of internal or external cues. Impulsive thoughts are inappropriate conceptions that enter a person’s mind without provocation.

Are impulsive thoughts intrusive thoughts?

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor
April 3, 2023

Recently, a viral trend on Tiktok featuring the idea of impulsive and intrusive thoughts has gained lots of traction. An outrageous scenario will be presented, often labeled as an “impulsive” or “intrusive” thought. This trend has found itself...

Grade inflation has led to higher GPAs and many valedictorians

Grade inflation has led to higher GPAs and many valedictorians

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor
February 23, 2023

When it comes to academic rigor at Cherry Hill High School East, nearly all students can relate to the competition faced daily. Constant stress over upcoming deadlines, joy over high marks and comparisons of test grades can be heard throughout the school's...

Pros to Required Electives

Pros to Required Electives

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor
December 11, 2022

There are a plethora of different career opportunities in this world, and finding out what’s right for me has always been a struggle. I have bounced between so many different hobbies and interests that I feel like I can’t find anything fitting enough...

Cherry Hill East through the eyes of Wikipedia

Cherry Hill East through the eyes of Wikipedia

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor
November 28, 2022

Teachers have always warned students not to rely on Wikipedia as a reliable source of information, because anyone can edit a Wikipedia page and add false information to it. However, Wikipedia has information on almost every subject known to man, and,...

The SAT has gone through various changes throughout the years

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor
November 22, 2022

The SAT wasn’t always the mind-numbing, stressful and extensive test it is now. The Scholarship Aptitude Test was first introduced in 1926 and functioned as a reliable predictor of a student’s college performance. Over the course of its ninety-six...

Calling In: A New Technique to Add Into Our Lives

Calling In: A New Technique to Add Into Our Lives

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor
October 26, 2022

Lately, many schools are incorporating the discussion of racism and inequality into their curriculum. It’s a great circulative addition because it teaches students perspectives from those who have been persecuted. Many of these lessons are fulfilling...

After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, monkeypox plagues the world

Monkeypox spreads fear following the COVID-19 pandemic

Manar Hadi, Eastside Staff
August 24, 2022

It has been over two years since COVID-19 has taken over our lives. Since then, different variants have risen and challenged our well being. However, by altering the way we lived, we managed to find ways to overcome these issues.   But, a new...

Freshman perspective: Manar Hadi

Freshman perspective: Manar Hadi

Manar Hadi, Eastside Staff
November 20, 2021

After a long year and a half of the mess we call a pandemic, we are finally back in school. For some of us, it is our first year of high school. Middle school to high school brought a significant change in our lives, and with the pandemic on top of that,...