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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
Mr. Buco is crowned Mr. East and receives his flowers and prize.
Mr. East 2026 contestants compete for stardom
The Mr. East contestants pose for a photo with their sashes.
Introducing the 2026 Mr. East Contestants
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
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
Lockart conducts the Rock Voices choir during the concert.
Rock Voices brings community together through music
Kang ('28) prays for a woman on the streets of Kensington. Used with permission from Emmanuel Church in Philadelphia.
COLUMN: Reaching out in times of crisis at America’s largest open-air drug market
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
Stop blocking my computer and my education
Stop blocking my computer and my education
More than the score: Understanding what DECA results really mean
More than the score: Understanding what DECA results really mean
The power and problems of reality TV
The power and problems of reality TV
The cover of Olivia Rodrigo's "Drop Dead."
Olivia Rodrigo returns with “drop dead” ahead of upcoming album
The cover to Noah Kahan's "The Great Divide."
Noah Kahan’s long awaited album “The Great Divide” lives up to the hype
Young girl illuminated by the glow of the Snapchat app opening
The double-edged sword to social media: a look into Snapchat
Coachella performances spark debate across media platforms.
Differences between Coachella performances divide the internet
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
Mental health demand outpaces services
Mental health demand outpaces services
AI therapists present risks to users. How ChatGPT Can Revolutionize Testing in 2024 by Olga Ryan is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Study reveals ethical risks for using ChatGPT as a therapist
Climate change is a real global threat.
Challenging the myths: Debunking climate change misconceptions
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
Contrary to popular belief, religious persecution still remains a major issue in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
An Iranian refugee sheds light on the reality of modern religious persecution
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement conduct a Family Unit (FAMU) removal flight to Guatemala. "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement" by NARA Archive is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
ICE agents induce anxiety at airports nationwide
Julie Lerman (‘26) and Leah Molavi (‘27) share their thoughts on the Iran War as Jewish and Iranian students at Cherry Hill High School East.
Julie Lerman (‘26) and Leah Molavi (‘27) share their thoughts on the Iran War
Protesters gather at a rally for the Philadelphia No Kings protest on March 28.
The power of protest: How collective action shapes society
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 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
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 4: Helping dancers build a sustainable relationship with dance with Wendy Reinert
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 4: Helping dancers build a sustainable relationship with dance with Wendy Reinert
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
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Selam Bereketab

Selam Bereketab, Eastside Online Opinions Editor

Selam Bereketab is a senior and Eastside’s Online Opinions Editor. Along with Eastside, Selam is involved in African-American Culture Club, Peer Leaders, and Ethics Team and is East’s student Board of Education representative. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching films, and reading books. Typically, she can be found taking things way too seriously. Selam is excited for this year and can’t wait to get to know and work with the Editorial Board!

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Spotify introduces the new AI DJ on the app

Spotify introduces new AI DJ

Selam Bereketab, Eastside Staff
April 3, 2023

In a post-ChatGPT world, it is not far-fetched to imagine that more and more artificial intelligence developments are to come that will take over the jobs humans have done for years. The music streaming platform Spotify has already found a seemingly suitable...

Environmentalists oppose the project outside the Department of the Interior

Exploring the Willow Project

Selam Bereketab, Eastside Staff
April 3, 2023

The climate crisis refers to the human-caused, long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns linked to rising sea levels, storms, the loss of wildlife, droughts, wildfires, and more harrowing problems. It is an issue that the United Nations, made...

Author James Clear writes, "All big things come from small beginnings. The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision."

Why do New Year’s resolutions fail?

Selam Bereketab, Eastside Staff
January 17, 2023

On January 1st, people, customarily from the western world, proclaim how they will change their lives in the new year. This annual tradition, known as a New Year's resolution, often includes people's intentions to lose weight, make more money, do better...

Floods in Pakistan over the summer months

Hurricanes and floods everywhere

Selam Bereketab, Eastside Staff
November 1, 2022

Hurricane Danielle, Hurricane Earl, Hurricane Fiona, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Julia, and Hurricane Darby are some of the many names of the tropical cyclones that have taken place in the Atlantic and Pacific hurricane season this year. These natural disasters...