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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

Nicole Vital

Nicole Vital, Online Editor-in-Chief

Nicole Vital is an Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief for the 2021-2022 school year. She is excited for her senior year with Eastside and she enjoys traveling, both road trips and long flights, hiking, and jamming to music. When she is free, she likes to go to the shore, eat Klondike bars, and hang out with friends.

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Jonathan Caldes

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2022

Jonathan Caldes (‘22) is quite involved in the East community. Whether it be leading the German club or playing in the jazz band or symphony orchestra, Jonathan Caldes, also known as “Mr. Worldwide, is ready to throat sing his way to victory. Although...

Introducing the contestants for Mr. East 2022

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,...

Fake news and conspiracy theories cause confusion amongst American citizens

Fake News vs. Conspiracy Theories

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2022

While investigating for the truth through news and sources, scholastic papers, research publications and the wide expanse of social media outlets, people may encounter fake news and conspiracy theories. If they do not scrutinize the information for credibility,...

Turning challenges into opportunities during the pandemic

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2021

BookSmiles simulated the DoorDash system in order to overcome the obstacle of social distancing during the pandemic. This is an excerpt from an interview with Founder Larry Abrams explaining how he turned the challenge of the pandemic into an opportunity.

“Only 3 students raised their hands…”

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2021

When Larry Abrams asked how many of his students had the opportunity to be surrounded by literature growing up, only 3 out of 25 students raised their hand. Roughly 12% of his class was able to have an experience which should be the standard in all children's...

Brotherly love disseminates to underprivileged children

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2021

The nonprofit organization BookSmiles irrigates book deserts in an effort to close the disparity between disadvantaged areas and privileged areas. The initial spark was ignited when founder Larry Abrams switched teaching locations from the affluent Moorestown...

The BookSmiles organization spreads brotherly love by providing books for underprivileged students.

Irrigating Book Deserts

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2021

In order to improve a community, it takes philanthropic people who invariably offer their acts of kindness. Beginning in 2017, English teacher at Lindenwold high school Larry Abrams founded a nonprofit organization, BookSmiles, to enlighten children who...

In each grade, different athletes stood out during their sports seasons.

2020-2021 Top Athletes

This year of athletics at Cherry Hill High School East was like none other. An unprecedented number of cancellations, pauses, season suspensions and reschedulings led to a tumultuous year in which more negatives may be spotted than positives. But one...

April 22 marks a day of awareness about maintaining our environment.

Historical importance of Earth Day

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor
April 22, 2021

Celebrated annually on April 22, Earth Day holds great significance and historical importance worldwide. Earth Day sheds light on issues concerning pollution of the air, water and soil as well as the loss of biodiversity and even more environmental problems. Founded...

A historical struggle for gender equality

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor
March 26, 2021

Women have faced numerous obstacles and gender barriers throughout history, and there is still an ongoing struggle for gender equality today. There are numerous significant historical events where communities have come together to advocate for equal...

From the sacrifice and hard work of her parents, Nicole gains their support and motivation.

How I embraced my Goan Culture

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor
February 22, 2021

Growing up as a first-generation student, I had great difficulty recognizing that embracing my culture is essential to learning about my identity. Without truly understanding my identity, I felt lost and detached because I did not know if I belonged more...

Vitality of self-love

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor
February 14, 2021

Vital for maintaining a positive mindset, self-love impacts an individual's regard for themselves and increases their mental well-being and contentment. Individuals who decide to immerse themselves in self-love achieve a sense of appreciation for themselves,...

The media uses stereotypes to degrade South Asians

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor
February 4, 2021

For years, degrading stereotypes in the television media has precipitated internalized racism against South Asians. Television shows typically provide people with entertainment, but even if discriminating against South Asian actors is intended for...

Last year, Nicole Vital (‘22) and about seven other families sang carols at the Atria senior living center in Cherry Hill.

Perspective on Christmas During the Global Pandemic

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor
December 23, 2020

Growing up, as soon as my family finished roasting our signature turkey for Thanksgiving, our minds began to drift toward the holidays. Only about a month away from Christmas, we normally start organizing events and contacting family members to join us...

Holiday Crossword Puzzle

Holiday Crossword Puzzle

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor
December 10, 2020

For the tenth day of the Advent Calendar, try out the crossword puzzle below. It is designed with words for different religious holidays as well as words specific to the holiday season. When you complete the puzzle, remember if there is a two-word answer,...

Trivia to get into the holiday spirit!

Trivia to get into the holiday spirit!

Nicole Vital, Eastside Online Editor
December 5, 2020

If you think about it, when was the last time you really thought about the origins of all the holidays we celebrate this season? For the 5th day in the Advent Calendar, have some fun answering questions that will heighten your holiday spirit. To get the...