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Semaglutide and other peptide usage spirals more out of control each day
Social media-led peptide craze endangers Americans
Eastside leadership says farewell
Eastside leadership says farewell
Behind the scenes of Senior Assassin
Behind the scenes of Senior Assassin
Coffeehouse 2026 raises awareness for autism acceptance through "Wizard of Oz" theme
Coffeehouse 2026 raises awareness for autism acceptance through “Wizard of Oz” theme
Cary Bloom ('26), Jake Forstadt ('26), Alexis Nowakowski ('26), Tracy Vuong ('26), Ben Sautter ('26) and Aneesh Rajagopal ('27) pose with their second place award. Used with permission from Kaushik Rachuri ('26).
Two East DECA teams take second place at ICDC
Tyler Whitney ('27) hits his driver off the tee on the par-5 fourth hole.
The Masters: Diving into the sport
Hunter Sobus ('26) runs across lacrosse field mid-game
The end of the beginning: a student-athlete story
Mike Fekete ('27) steps up to bat against Eastern's pitcher. Used with permission from Abigail Callahan ('26).
East baseball defeated by Eastern Regional High School
Josh Hammer ('26) saves the ball during a lacrosse game.
Josh Hammer (’26) reaches 600 saves in his high school lacrosse career
Zach Kellerman ('28) poses with his winning bracket for March Madness.
Kellerman ranks 14th in the country for ESPN’s March Madness bracket
Eastside offers a guide to foolproof summer recipes
Eastside offers a guide to foolproof summer recipes
World Cup excites fans across the East Coast. Fans Cheer During The Netherlands vs. Denmark Soccer Match by Flickr is licensed under CC0 1.0.
World Cup fever brings local communities together
Cherry Hill Township hosts May Wellness Walk at Challenge Grove Park
Cherry Hill Township hosts May Wellness Walk at Challenge Grove Park
"Art Blooms" Juried Art Exhibit celebrates South Jersey artistry
“Art Blooms” Juried Art Exhibit celebrates South Jersey artistry
A sign for Sabrina's Cafe in Collingswood hangs above the sidewalk.
Sabrina’s Cafe in Collingswood celebrates its 25th anniversary
The originality myth: the lie we teach about creativity
The originality myth: the lie we teach about creativity
The growing importance of liberal arts education
The growing importance of liberal arts education
Cherry Hill High School East seniors prepare to graduate on June 18.
Celebrations and controversy surrounds graduation season
East students must stand up to slow walkers
East students must stand up to slow walkers
East needs to address political intolerance
East needs to address political intolerance
Poster for "Toy Story 5" hangs at AMC theaters
“Toy Story 5” becomes another success for Pixar
The Watchlist Episode 1: "Obsession" (2026)
The Watchlist Episode 1: “Obsession” (2026)
The album cover of Drake's "Iceman."
Drake’s surprise trio of albums represents a return to the limelight
"Obsession" has quickly become one of the greatest indie film successes in cinema history.
“Obsession” sparks a cultural phenomenon
The power and problems of reality TV
The power and problems of reality TV
Depression is often misrepresented in the media
Depression is often misrepresented in the media
Exposure to negative news can worsen anxiety
Exposure to negative news can worsen anxiety
Tech layoffs surge as AI in the workplace grows
Tech layoffs surge as AI in the workplace grows
France plans to reduce the use of fossil fuels. ExxonMobil operation near Chicago, IL, summer of 2014 by Richard_Hurd is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
France unveils plan to transition away from fossil fuels
Hantavirus outbreak. 3D still showing life cycle of Hantavirus. by scientificanimations is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Hantavirus outbreak heightens tensions
Trump confirms he called FIFA head but says he didn't influence overturning Balogun's red card by Emilio Perez Ibarguen from Politico
Political polarization pervades the World Cup
Zohran Mamdani connects with and inspires many through public speaking. Zohran Mamdani at the Resist Fascism Rally in Bryant Park on Oct 27th 2024 by Bingjiefu He is licensed under
The Mamdani effect: how Zohran Mamdani is shaping youth participation in politics
President Donald Trump promoted the development of the Anti-Weaponization Fund despite congressional disapproval. "Donald Trump" by The White House is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ faces bipartisan backlash
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation from her role due to her husband's health complications. "Tulsi Gabbard" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigns from her role following other Cabinet members
Throughout President Donald Trump's two terms, the power of the executive branch has greatly expanded, threatening to offset the system of checks and balances.
The threat to checks and balances: Congress and the Supreme Court must stand up to Trump
New Jersey Commissioner of Education Dr. Lily Laux (left) walks through the halls of John A. Carusi Middle School while conversing with Board of Education President Gina Winters (right).
NJ Commissioner of Education Dr. Lily Laux visits Cherry Hill Public Schools amid budget crisis
Cherry Hill High School East seniors prepare to graduate on June 18.
Celebrations and controversy surrounds graduation season
Behind the scenes of Senior Assassin
Behind the scenes of Senior Assassin
The power and problems of reality TV
The power and problems of reality TV
Throughout President Donald Trump's two terms, the power of the executive branch has greatly expanded, threatening to offset the system of checks and balances.
The threat to checks and balances: Congress and the Supreme Court must stand up to Trump
The Watchlist Episode 1: "Obsession" (2026)
The Watchlist Episode 1: “Obsession” (2026)
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 8: Fueling Sustainable Careers In Dance With Alissa Nehrlich
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 8: Fueling Sustainable Careers In Dance With Alissa Nehrlich
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 7: Where pointe shoes meet the stage with Brooke Wasserman
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 7: Where pointe shoes meet the stage with Brooke Wasserman
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 6: From injury to empowerment with Allyson Lowis
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 6: From injury to empowerment with Allyson Lowis
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 5: The psychology behind performance with Lauren Ostrander McArdle
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 5: The psychology behind performance with Lauren Ostrander McArdle
COMIC: The procrastinator
COMIC: The procrastinator
COMIC: Student athlete
COMIC: Student athlete
COMIC: Spring break
COMIC: Spring break
COMIC: The alarm
COMIC: The alarm
Comic: The Assignment
Comic: The Assignment
Prom King Nathan Aguelo ('26) and Prom Queen Sophia Esposito ('26) pose together after winning by popular vote among the attendees.
PHOTOS: Senior Prom 2026
Juniors pose for a picture.
PHOTOS: Junior Prom 2026
Erica Li ('29) poses in a standing side split during the CSA performance.
PHOTOS: Multicultural Day 2026
A sign reads "Protest while you still can."
PHOTOS: Protests in the community
No Kings protesters gather at the rally at the intersection of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 22nd street, with Philadelphia City Hall in the background.
Philadelphia’s third No Kings protest through a lens
Growing leaders across Cherry Hill gather to drive community growth
Growing leaders across Cherry Hill gather to drive community growth
Cherry Hill Township hosts May Wellness Walk at Challenge Grove Park
Cherry Hill Township hosts May Wellness Walk at Challenge Grove Park
"Art Blooms" Juried Art Exhibit celebrates South Jersey artistry
“Art Blooms” Juried Art Exhibit celebrates South Jersey artistry
Mr. Know-It-All is thrown into the air by the other Mr. East contestants.
Mr. East 2026 performances
Kaelan Faria ('27) and Taylor Damon ('28) perform a partner dance during the African American Culture Club performance.
Multicultural Day performances celebrate East culture
The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

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Melanie Pedersen

Melanie Pedersen, Eastside Photo Editor

Melanie is a junior and Photo Editor who, to no surprise, loves taking photos! You’ll find her at sports games or music events, reporting photos back to Eastside and the Yearbook. Besides that, she is the president of Interact Club and is involved in DECA, SGA, Peer Leaders, and she plays both soccer and golf for East.

All content by Melanie Pedersen
Justin Malec ('26) and Isabella Myers ('26) take notes in their scripts for their roles of Dracula and Lucy Westenra.

PHOTOS: Preview of East’s fall show, “Dracula”

Melanie Pedersen, Eastside Photo Editor
November 9, 2025

From Dec. 11-14, Cherry Hill East and Thespian Troupe 213 will perform Kent R. Brown's show, Dracula: A Comedic Thriller Starring Shirley Holmes & Jennie Watson. Dracula, Shirley Holmes, and Jennie Watson will be played by Justin Malec ('26), Karina...

Trump signed his One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4. "President Trump Signs a Bill" by Trump White House Archived is in the Public Domain

A deep dive into Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Melanie Pedersen, Eastside Photo Editor
July 9, 2025

It’s called the Big Beautiful Bill, but for a huge portion of Americans, the truth is anything but what the name suggests. After much deliberation in the House and Senate, Trump signed his One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4. At first glance,...

Ryleigh continues on through her race, smiling ear to ear.

Women’s September Athlete Spotlight

Melanie Pedersen, Eastside Staff
November 14, 2024

Ryleigh Budsock (‘27) was nominated for the athlete spotlight, which focuses on cross country for September.  Ryleigh started running cross country in the fall of her seventh grade year for Rosa Middle School. Previous to that season, she was a...

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