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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside
The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside
Michelle Bookbinder

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Editor-In-Chief

Michelle Bookbinder is a senior and an Editor-in-Chief. When Michelle's not writing, she can be found dancing, playing Sudoku, and listening to Yacht Rock radio with her windows down. In addition to Eastside, Michelle is also involved in FOP and Cum Laude. Michelle cannot wait for another wonderful year with Eastside!

All content by Michelle Bookbinder

PODCAST: Eastside celebrates Cumbl Cookies’ birthday!

Ava Crawley, Julia Sitnick, Taylor Goodman, Michelle Bookbinder, and Matt Berkery
October 10, 2024
Dance Is a Sport.

Dance Is a Sport.

Julia Skoufalos, Claire Ding, Alexis Rovner, and Michelle Bookbinder
October 7, 2024
Created by Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, “Space of Stone” utilizes Barre gray granite and Pennsylvania black granite to form a field of stone. This piece is up to 69 feet tall, transforming rocks into pillars of unique shape and stature.

PHOTOS: Grounds For Sculpture

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Community Editor
June 7, 2024
Eastside takes a look at America's extensive prison system (Courtesy of Equal Justice Initiative)

America’s prisons maintain a legacy of cruelty and injustice

Enis Ercan, Matthew Rentezelas, Michelle Bookbinder, and Daniel Ovadia
April 18, 2024
Ariana Grande's new album, "eternal sunshine."

“eternal sunshine” illuminates the trials and tribulations of love and fame

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Community Editor
April 17, 2024
Eastside introduces a new tradition: Humans of East

Eastside introduces a new tradition: Humans of East

Ella Goodstadt, Michelle Bookbinder, Katie Sullivan, Jillian Koenig, Rachna Mohan, and Kaylee Yoon
April 17, 2024
Child exploitation remains prevalent in media

Child exploitation remains prevalent in media

Michelle Bookbinder, Taylor Goodman, and Alexis Rovner
April 16, 2024

PODCAST: Eastside tries Crumbl Cookies (St. Paddy’s Day Edition)

Ava Crawley, Taylor Goodman, Michelle Bookbinder, and Matt Berkery
March 22, 2024
A fun sign inside Pizza Twist.

Pizza Twist turns pizza into a multicultural fusion

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Community Editor
February 7, 2024
The outside of the Monmouth Mall

The Monmouth Mall metamorphoses into a new community hub

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Community Editor
January 12, 2024
The Rock Steady Boxing Class during one of their lessons.

Parkinson’s Connection beats back against disease

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Community Editor
December 18, 2023
Fleisher's campaign lawn sign

East alum David Fleisher runs for Cherry Hill mayor

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Community Editor
November 17, 2023
East participates in Holton's Heroes Walk and Roll community event

East participates in Holton’s Heroes Walk and Roll community event

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Community Editor
October 22, 2023
The Sound of Freedom marked great controversy in Hollywood.

“Sound of Freedom” stirs up controversy in Hollywood

Michelle Bookbinder, Culture Editor
August 8, 2023
Take a deep dive through D-Wing

Take a deep dive through D-Wing

Ava Crawley, Lauren Winslow, Julia Rosten, Molly Grossman, Sophia Liu, Lucas Tang, Michelle Bookbinder, Gia Gupta, Karina Gupta, Natalie Finkelstein, and Emily Boyle
May 3, 2023
Chansons pose for a group picture after performing at the Winter Concert.

Chansons creates an unforgettable choir packed with memories and creativity

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Culture Editor
May 3, 2023

73 Questions with D-Wingers: Thespian Society

Ava Crawley, Michelle Bookbinder, and Lucas Tang
April 27, 2023
Penn Badgley puts on another stellar performance of Joe Goldberg in season four of "You."

Season four of “You” is released on Netflix

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Culture Editor
April 18, 2023

Feminism at East: Interviewing Feminist Student Union

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Culture Editor
April 18, 2023

“Nepotism babies”

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Culture Editor
April 1, 2023

Nepotism remains a controversial subject

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Culture Editor
April 1, 2023
As time has passed, it has been revealed that fame comes at quite a cost.

The Dark Side of Fame

Ella Goodstadt, Michelle Bookbinder, Batul El Barouki, Natalie Finkelstein, Lauren Greenberg, Katherine Li, Julia Rosten, Julia Sitnick, and Lauren Winslow
April 1, 2023

Everything to know about ZZ Dance

Taylor Goodman, Michelle Bookbinder, and Natalie Finkelstein
March 24, 2023

Crumbl Cookies Review (Valentine’s Day Edition)

Taylor Goodman, Ava Crawley, Julia Sitnick, and Michelle Bookbinder
February 28, 2023
Sam Smith released "Gloria" on January 27, 2023.

Sam Smith’s “Gloria” conveys messages of self-acceptance to listeners

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Culture Editor
February 7, 2023
"Harry & Meghan" was released to Netflix as a "docuseries" on December 8, 2022.

Netflix’s “Harry & Meghan” covers the hardships of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Culture Editor
December 17, 2022
Vaping has become a popular activity for young teens, leading them to hospitalization and long-term lung issues.

Vaping on the rise

Taylor Goodman, Michelle Bookbinder, Julia Rosten, and Isabelle Berger
December 17, 2022
How vaping affects your health

How vaping affects your health

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Culture Editor
December 17, 2022
"Do Revenge" brings back the nostalgia of 90s and 2000s teen films.

Netflix Original, Do Revenge, sparks nostalgia with viewers

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Culture Editor
September 23, 2022
"Elvis" fails to portray the full story of Elvis Presley

“Elvis” fails to portray the full story of Elvis Presley

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Staff
August 24, 2022
The movie "The Batman" was released on March 4, 2022.

The Batman movie captivates DC fans

Michelle Bookbinder and Marcus Newman
March 18, 2022
Noel, Matt, Paul and Prue.

The Appeal of The Great British Baking Show

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Staff
November 6, 2021
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