Q: What is your Mr. East name and what is the significance of it? A: "My Mr. East name is Mr. Ji-sus. I feel like this really represents me because I am a very influential and well-loved figure of the community." Q: What pop star did you choose to...

This years Mr. East competition will take place Thursday, April 20th featuring seven seniors vying to win. Each contestant has selected their own pop star to embody in accordance with the theme. Vote here to see who people think will be the next Mr. East.

About two weeks ago, there were rumors of the lunch-and-learn model at East being changed. While it is true there will be modifications to the lunch-and-learn model, the actual change is still being decided upon. Dr. Dennis Perry said that East administration...

With the rise of ChatGPT has come the question many have been asking for a long time: what is the role of artificial intelligence in the world? Artificial intelligence, or AI for short, has already had a large impact on many industries in the world today....

In the Age of Information, our world has steadily become immersed by technology, whether it be the vast landscape of social media or the limitless bounds of the internet. But with this immersion comes risk - the cyber realm today is privy to innumerable...

“Wednesday” It’s no surprise that Tim Burton would create yet another cinematic masterpiece. From the innovation of the storyline to the set and costume design, “Wednesday” is easily a top pick for TV show seasons of 2022. This show has mystery,...

"Midnights" by Taylor Swift. "Wednesday." Argentina wins the World Cup. "Top Gun: Maverick." 2022 was a year filled with memorable moments, movies, television, music, and so much more. Each individual piece of media that was released truly helped define...

In the Georgia runoff between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker, a state holiday remembering Robert E. Lee may inhibit voters from having the chance to vote. A voting law in the state results in having less time to ask for absentee ballots, stricter...

In China, it’s still head-to-toe hazmat suits and young children knowing to stick their tongues out when seeing a cotton swab. While it seems the lives of those in other countries, including America, are continuing on from COVID-19 with travel and school,...

Following a reunion, the Class of 1972 is once again reunited in this interview with Eastside's Online Editor-in-Cheif Vivian Rong ('23) and Online News Editor Ella Hampton ('24).

According to the NJDOH’s CALI scale for COVID-19, the southwest region of New Jersey has recently escalated to the orange zone, meaning that the southwest region of New Jersey, including East and Cherry Hill schools, is at a high risk as the number...

At 7:30 a.m. on April 13, two days before spring break, nine Cherry Hill High School East teachers were told to meet with Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kwame Morton, who said that their teaching positions would be transferred for the 2022-2023 school...

Darren Zhou('22) will be competing as Mr. Sew True in Mr. East 2022, as well as representing the superhero of The Flash, the scarlet speedster also known as Barry Allen. Zhou is excited to begin this journey of closing his time with East in the form...

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,...

Prom season is right around the corner, and one thing that is looked forward to the most is the different styles and types of dresses that are showcased at venues each year. This year, the theme of the Class of 2023’s prom is “Gold Rush” and with...

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...

Jewish community centers lie on Kresson Road, along with Cherry Hill High School East.

Move left along Kresson Road facing Temple Beth Sholom to explore Judaism's impact on Cherry Hill.

Click through the timeline to see a mere portion of the antisemitic attacks that have already occurred in 2022.

Antisemitism is often overlooked. In 2022 and in recent years, places of safety—such as schools and community centers—in Cherry Hill and the rest of the nation have seen multiple antisemitic acts. It is important to educate those behind these actions...

Cherry Hill East Theatre's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is continuing to take place this weekend. The musical comedy highlights students from different walks of life coming together in a unified interest. Tickets can be purchased...

Cherry Hill High School East's art program includes many talented students of the East community. Here, some of East's students' art is displayed. Art is redefined in this multimedia package, as many different and unique mediums of art are explored. Art...

“Something I love about photography is being able to capture art in ordinary things. I took both of these photos while I was taking photos for fun, and I love being able to find beauty within everyday life. The photo of the moon in the night sky reminds...

Flour. Frosting. Stirring and mixing. Art comes in many different forms, including the guilty pleasure of baked goods. Not only do baked goods serve an important purpose in the opinions of one’s taste buds, but they are also pieces of beautiful art...

According to Native American culture, two-spirit individuals are male, female, and intersex people who have both traditionally male and female traits. These individuals are not labeled as men or women, as they have a separate gender status. Two-spirit...

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...

East's Class of 2024 will host the annual East Sophomore Cotillion on Friday, February 25th, from 7 to 10 p.m. The dance will take place in Cafeteria 1 and East's courtyard (weather-permitting) and the dress code is semi-formal as the Class of 2024 is...

As the bond referendum goes through the approval process in the Board of Education, concerns have arisen within the East community. One concern of East students and teachers is that the reconstruction of schools will lead to a loss of East’s F-wing....

The Cherry Hill Public School District plans for many schools in the Cherry Hill Public School District, including East, to undergo potential reconstruction for a three to five-year period. District officials have been sending out emails to parents...

The guidance system regarding the time it takes to drop a class and add a class at Cherry Hill High School East is effective and does not need to be changed. The deadline to drop or add a class is October 15 and the deadline to change the level of a class...

Cherry Hill High School East’s Studio II Advanced Acting class will hold a Studio II Show. The show will be filmed at school with a live audience and put on YouTube on the tentative date of February 4, 2022. The Studio II Show project started in...

The COVID-19 pandemic first affected Cherry Hill High School East in March 2020, causing students' last day of school without pandemic safety procedures to be Friday, March 13, 2020. Since then, the pandemic and its severity have evolved; however, solutions...

The 2021 Nobel Prizes for science were announced from October 4th to October 11th, coming with advances in the STEM field as a whole. Science is constantly changing and even the best scientists are still learning more about how the world works. Few scientists...

High school students have a lot on their plates—tests, homework, friends, and … style …? I wouldn’t be the first to say that a person’s style should affect anything about them. With everything students have to juggle, style does not matter in...

Kaitlyn Plefka “In the spring of sophomore year, I was walking to softball practice with my friends and was holding one of my friend's softball bags. She came up behind me and grabbed it, but at the same time I twisted my head down to see what was...

As I scrolled through the news, I came across a headline that caught my eye: “8 Dead in Atlanta Spa Shootings, With Fears of Anti-Asian Bias.” Suddenly, the food I had on my plate was not as appetizing as it had been five minutes ago. I read through...

In this episode of Sweet and Sour Hour, Abby, Vivian, and Yena are joined by Gina Liu and Crystal Yeh. Both are class presidents for the class of 2023 and 2024 respectively. They recap the Stop Asian Hate Rally that happened at the Cherry Hill Public...

Today, Vivian and Abby touch upon the topic of friendships and how their Asian culture played a role in that. They express their views on what's it like being surrounded by a diverse atmosphere and branching out to new people. Listen in to hear all about...

Google Classroom Code: y77aajf Instagram: @physicsclub.east Even though physics is a subject that is rumored to be the bulk reason for blood, sweat, and tears at East, there does exist a population of people who adore the subject, so much to the point...

With the new year comes new additions to the long list of clubs at East. COVID-19 has provided more free time to students, and with this newly found time, many have taken advantage by creating new clubs as they have become a kind of solace. To learn more...

2020 may be filled with many unfortunate things, but at least the beloved original Netflix series, Sugar Rush, has come out with a new Christmas edition season, with six episodes, perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. Sugar Rush Christmas is...

The best way to get into the holiday spirit is to check out some beautiful lights near you. This package has various Christmas light displays to check out. From a Cherry Hill residential light contest to a beautiful display at Johnsons’ farm there are...

When decorating my cookies, I wanted to denote the holiday season with festive ornaments we see around this time of year, such as Christmas lights, trees, and gingerbread houses. For my first cookie, I piped and filled a red box for the bottom...

Join us on today's episode of Sweet and Sour Hour as Vivian, Yena and Abby talk about their backgrounds, traditions, and foods they like to eat! They also dive into their personal experiences with being Asian and their journeys of embracing their culture....

"My mother told me two things constantly. One was to be a lady, and the other was to be independent. The study of law was unusual for women of my generation. For most girls growing up in the '40s, the most important degree was not your B.A., but your...

On September 18, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed from pancreatic cancer. Early on in her career, she fought for equality between men and women as a lawyer. As a justice, she continued to fight against gender discrimination, transforming...

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“Calm down, it’s just a joke.” “Why are you so angry?” “Don’t take everything so seriously.” These are some of the phrases Asian Americans are responded with after building up the courage to take a stand and speak up about a more-than-ever...

An enormous room decorated like a jungle is the first thing visitors see when they enter Warrior Gyms in Mount Laurel. The gym, based upon and themed after the immensely popular “American Ninja Warrior,” contains training equipment that the contestants...

Two moms walk into Shoprite, looking to buy as much supplies to stock up for their family as possible. Turning opposite corners and both ending up in the toilet paper aisle, a single pack of toilet paper stands between them. Since the Coronavirus reached...

Every winter, Longwood Gardens hosts a holiday-themed light display in Philadelphia in honor of the upcoming winter holidays. This year, the lights will be displayed from November 22 to January 5. During this time of the year, many people look forward...

This year, Spirit Week takes place from November 20th to November 27th. Spirit Week at East is eventful, from charity events to fun and showing school spirit. Every year during Spirit Week, the officers of each class choose one large topic and divide...

The Greek Agora Festival spreads Greek culture, food and entertainment this year on October 10 -13 at the St. Thomas Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Thousands of people in the Delaware area gather at the festival to enjoy Greek culture annually. As...