Lights up on sparkling snowflakes, dancing flowers and the unforgettable story of a young girl and her Christmas gift brought to life. For the 35th year, the Voorhees Ballet Theatre, a South Jersey student ballet company, staged “The Nutcracker” for...

In April, East student Iris Yuan (‘25) left the halls of East behind, traveling halfway across the world to China. There, she spent two months living and studying in Xuzhou, a city in the country’s Jiangsu province. Yuan, who is fifteen, attended...

To many students at East, D-Wing is just another hallway they happen to walk past on their way to class, the bathroom, or perhaps lunch. But to the students who spend hours upon hours perfecting their skills within its' walls, D-Wing is so much more than...

Like many East students, Namarah McCall (‘11) can vividly recall sitting in an assembly as a Cherry Hill elementary schooler, watching as members of East’s vocal small groups, such as Belles, perform. Even at that young age, McCall already knew that...

Today, more than ever, music is an intricate tapestry of sound. Songs are layered with countless different harmonies, tones, styles, rhythms, and more. In fact, most of today’s pop songs consist of over 20 distinct audio tracks, from percussion to bass...

Below an early morning sky tinged with orange, the faint, whirring sound of a plane making its way down the runway is heard. On the ground, silhouettes scamper about, preparing for the aircraft’s departure. Then, all of a sudden, the engines roar to...

Juliana Shin ('24), a student artist at East, discusses how she started creating art, her inspirations, and gives Eastside a tour of her art portfolio.

On Tuesday, March 14th, students from East’s Latin classes competed in Certamen, a quiz-bowl style competition that tests students about the mythology, history, culture, literature, daily life, and grammar of ancient Rome. Hundreds of students from...

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows defines sonder as “the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inherited craziness—an epic story...

It’s still dark and early in the morning when Miranda Dworkin (‘24) takes out her journal, putting pencil onto paper and her thoughts into words. Each day, before school, she takes time to jot down ten things she’s grateful for and ten things she’s...

“What country is that?” her father asked in confusion. What he was referring to wasn’t an image of a remote territory or symbolic souvenir. He was referring to a pansexual flag his daughter, Ciara Robinson (‘24) had hanging in her room. Robinson,...

It is 2014 and a young woman has just applied for a new job as an Amazon software engineer. As part of a new initiative to automate hiring at the company, her application is reviewed by an artificial intelligence algorithm, instead of a human panel. Later,...

Since the fifth century, physicians entering the world of medicine and healthcare have taken the Hippocratic Oath, a code of ethics for medical practice. Though the oath has evolved over history, its promise to “to do harm” (in Latin, “primum non...

Today, more than ever, music is an intricate tapestry of sound. Songs are layered with countless different harmonies, tones, styles, rhythms, and more. In fact, most of today’s pop songs consist of over 20 distinct audio tracks, from percussion to bass...

The study of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) has been the driving force behind much of the world’s discoveries and advancements throughout history. These disciplines have allowed doctors to develop cures for diseases, put astronauts...

This package explores the nuisances of STEM education - the drawbacks and the benefits. We take a cumulative look at the evolution of STEM education, including the history of these subjects in the US, the implementation of these practices, and the effect...

As of 2019, approximately 35 million Americans live in deserts. Not deserts characterized by scorching sun, dust storms, and camels, but education deserts. Similar to glimmering oases among sand dunes, in education deserts, opportunities for higher education...

Some of them are stared at. Some of them are pitied. Some of them are laughed at. All of them deserve more. For people with disabilities, accessibility is the focused effort put forth towards their necessities and the adjustments made, whether it may...

Since first opening its doors in 1982, the Voorhees Pediatric Facility (VPF) has served as a special care nursing facility to provide holistic care for medically fragile children, from newborn to age 21. The facility’s residents typically have complex...

Since first opening its doors in 1982, the Voorhees Pediatric Facility (VPF) has served as a special care nursing facility to provide holistic care for medically fragile children, from newborn to age 21. The facility’s residents typically have complex...

“It’s difficult to deal with the disappointment I have for myself because I feel like I can do better.” “People tend to flaunt the fact that they have multiple honors classes…To feel like I was smart and fit in, I took almost all honors classes...

Without a doubt, art -- whether visual, auditory, or literary -- is a defining part of the human experience. By bringing their creativity to a canvas, a page, a pen, a piano, people can leave an everlasting mark on the world, transcending the boundaries...

Nowadays, it seems that artificial intelligence has become integrated into nearly every aspect of our lives. For many, it has become second nature to call on the help of AI-powered virtual assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home everyday tasks. Everyday,...

With the growing technological advancements and digitization of the modern world, our means of artistic expression have been transformed and broadened. Art has always been a key part of the human experience, from the times of cave paintings to the present...

From the moment they step foot in Sam’s Flowers, customers are greeted by rows of vibrant, blooming flowers of all shapes, colors, and sizes. One of the shop’s walls is filled with colorful ribbons, balloons, and other accessories ready to be added...

As prom season quickly approaches, the stress of finding the perfect prom-day necessities accompanies it. In this package, Eastside will guide you through the prom “getting ready” process by sharing local stores in the community that will ensure you...

East students took home top awards at the 41st annual Coriell Institute Science Fair on March 19, 2022. The science fair invited South Jersey middle school and high school students to present their research in categories including biochemistry, botany,...

The asexuality spectrum is an umbrella term for individuals who feel little to no sexual attraction. It is important to understand that asexuality is not the same as celibacy or abstinence (the choice to abstain from sexual activity,) but rather is an...

You’ve probably heard some version of the phrase “LGBTQ+” before. You might even know what some or all of the letters mean. But do you understand the history of each community represented within that acronym, and why they matter? If not, and if...

In one of the most anticipated sports games of this school year, the Cherry Hill East boys basketball team takes on Lenape in the South Jersey Group 4 Championship. Lenape (26-3) is the only team East (28-1) has not yet beaten this season. With a 25-win...

“We are the first generation to feel the effect of climate change and the last generation who can do something about it,” former President Barack Obama once said. The effects of climate change have already become apparent across the world: sea levels...

Cherry Hill East’s Women in Science and Future Entrepreneurs with Girls Who Start clubs held a virtual guest speaker event with Dr. Nicola Mason on December 6, 2021. Mason, who is a founder of the animal health pharmaceutical company Vetigenics, discussed...

As students return back to school this fall, many may have noticed the interior and exterior renovations occurring at East. Not only has East recently introduced an eye-catching new mural in Cafeteria 1, which was donated by the recently graduated Cherry...

Nowadays, a COVID-19 vaccination card has become a staple in everyday life for many. It’s required for a wide range of activities, from concerts to international travel to sporting events. A new mobile app, Docket, provides users with easy, digital...

Rating: ★★★★ (5/5) Warning: There are some spoilers about "Squid Game" ahead. Surprise, it’s not about squids. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard of "Squid Game", the Korean survival-thriller series that recently...

This year’s Spirit Week Dance took place on November 20, in Cherry Hill East’s DiBart gym. A staple of East’s Spirit Week festivities, everyone from students to family to alumni gathered to watch the highly anticipated dance competition on Friday...

After a year of postponement, the highly-anticipated 2020 Summer Olympics finally kicked off this summer. The games not only brought together thousands of the best athletes in the world, but also showcased some of the best, most cutting-edge innovations...

As the world begins to return to a sense of normalcy, summer events and celebrations have begun to kick back into full swing. The summer marks the return of many festive events, among which is the New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning, the largest...

Starting in the 2021-2022 school year, Cherry Hill East and Cherry Hill West will offer four new science electives: Climate Science to Action, Infectious Disease, Introduction to Engineering, and Marine Biology. “The goal really is to give more opportunities...

Around 365 days, 8760 hours, or 525,600 minutes ago, the world rang in a new year and a new decade. As the last seconds of 2019 ticked away and my family and I watched the New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square, I wondered what the new year would...

There’s no denying that 2020 took the world for a loop. Nearly every aspect of daily life was altered, and many individuals found themselves in an area of self improvement, or self destruction. As for the students at East, experiences varied. This package...

As the holiday season rolls around, gift-giving is in full swing. There’s nothing quite like the joy of giving, but with that said, it definitely can be hard to find the perfect present. After all, gift-giving truly has become an art, and fittingly...

Jane’s Tea House, a newly opened tea house in Haddon Heights, brings a unique and innovative spin on all things tea. Opened on August 2nd, 2020, the tea house serves breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday....