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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
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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Stella Kim

Stella Kim, Eastside Features Editor

Stella Kim is a junior and a Features Editor for Eastside. At East she is involved in SGA, DECA, and Model UN. Outside of school, she loves to support her AAPI community and spend time with her dog Sunday. She loves to meet new people, try new foods, and live life to the fullest. Stella is super excited to grow more this year with Eastside!

All content by Stella Kim
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

Stella Kim, Features Editor
April 29, 2026

Cherry Hill East’s DECA chapter sent 40 students to the DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from April 25-29, where two teams took home second place in their event. The ICDC conference brings together over 26,000...

Churches must stand up to MAGA Christianity

Churches must stand up to MAGA Christianity

Stella Kim, Eastside Features Editor
February 6, 2026

Growing up in Sunday school, I memorized the biblical scripture Matthew 25:35, “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” In youth group, we packaged care packages for homeless shelters and served meals at local community centers in Camden. My pastor...

Religious nationalism affects numerous countries across the globe, from India to the United States.

Religious nationalism rises globally

Stella Kim, Nico Spatucci, and Elias Kang
December 24, 2025

Christian nationalism threatens democracy During the Jan. 6 insurrection, over 2,000 rioters stormed the Capitol building to protest the results of the 2020 election. Among the crowd's shouts of election fraud, crosses and Christian flags waved overhead....

Above is a photograph of Suplee's work in the music scene.

Charlotte Suplee searches for her mother’s missing demo tape

Stella Kim, Eastside Features Editor
December 15, 2025

You may have seen her sporting knee high clunky boots or painting murals in the hallway. To most East students, Charlotte Suplee (‘27) is just another face at East. To the hardcore music community nationwide, she’s the girl searching for her mother’s...

The ABG is a racialized and gendered social label that hinges upon its visual aesthetic of false lashes.

The rise of the ABG in Asian American identity

Stella Kim, Eastside Features Editor
November 20, 2025

An Asian American girl puts on false eyelashes for the first time. Suddenly, she enters the realm of “ABG” or “Asian Baby Girl,” a growing racial and gendered cultural label that relies heavily on the aesthetic of false lashes, dyed hair, boba...

As UV levels rise, so too does the pressure to tan. But behind the bronze is something deeper. Image Source: © Healthline, How to Tan Faster, healthline.com

The great tanning epidemic

Stella Kim, Eastside Features Editor
July 4, 2025

"Did you see that the UV was 9 today?" Depending on who you are, this statement could spark two vastly different reactions. If you're a dermatologist, your first thought would be to lather up in sunscreen and urge others to reapply by the hour. But...

Tradwife movement sparks debate on feminism and tradition

Tradwife movement sparks debate on feminism and tradition

Stella Kim, Eastside News Editor
March 21, 2025

Every morning, Hannah Neeleman steps out onto her Utah farm to hand-milk cows and collect fresh eggs, preparing a homemade breakfast for her husband and eight children—all while dressed in a floral sundress. Neeleman has gained a following of over 18...

With the increased use of AI in schools, new policies need to be set in place.

The appropriate use of AI in schools

Stella Kim, Eastside News Editor
February 5, 2025

“ChatGPT… Write me a three-paragraph essay on the impacts of the American Revolution.” In just seconds, a student can generate a detailed, AI-written essay on the American Revolution, bypassing the hours traditionally spent researching and writing. Across...

Activities Fair recap and club renewal process

Activities Fair recap and club renewal process

Stella Kim, Eastside News Editor
October 10, 2024

For over a decade, Cherry Hill East has hosted its annual Activities Fair, a tradition that marks the beginning of each new school year. Introduced around 2014 under Mr. Davis's leadership, the fair has since become a staple at East. Ms. Barr, who...

East's new clubs prepare over the summer

East’s new clubs prepare over the summer

Stella Kim, Eastside News Editor
August 15, 2024

Cherry Hill East is renowned for its diverse range of clubs, offering students over 100 options to explore their interests, from business and medicine to art, theater, ethics, fashion, and more. Over the summer, three newer clubs at East have been preparing...