In today’s world, there seems to be a conventional way of living: work hard in school, go to college and work for the rest of your life until you ultimately face the end. Pretty boring if you ask me. But if an individual decides to divert from that...

The increasing cost of college tuition creates a growing disparity between what many students can afford and what they must cover through loans. On top of an already difficult college application process, students must now face the discouraging financial...

On Friday, February 24th from 7-10 pm, the Class of 2025 will be living “A Night in Paris”. Every year, the sophomore class holds their Sophomore Cotillion, better known as Soph Cot, at Cherry Hill High School East. This year, Soph Cot will take place...

When Rebecca Hu (‘24) was looking for volunteer work to do during her freshman year, she came across Her Drive, an organization whose goal is to provide feminine products and hygienic supplies to those in need, while scrolling through her For You Page...

Sometimes, we forget to step back and enjoy the little things. Sunsets are little snippets of nature that bring me joy. Here are some photos from the past two months of the beautiful sky. Next time the sun sets, take some time to appreciate the beautiful...

When someone says art, many peoples’ minds would automatically imagine a paint brush stroking a blank canvas or a drawing pencil making contact with sketchbook paper. However, art branches out to so much more than just the traditional forms of art....

Antisemitism. It is a phrase that we’ve all heard before. The Oxford Dictionary defines it as “hostility to or prejudice against Jewish people”. It can be in the form of careless name-calling or snarky remarks. It can also be in the form of...

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...

It is solely a competition… A competition between an athlete and the horizontal bar positioned between the two standards. There is a red mat underneath the bar to cushion his fall. The bar is raised to six feet above the ground. It is time for the...

By dedicating your time and effort into a sport that you truly love, you will see the payoff. Brett Schuster (‘22) has been playing tennis since first grade and has recently committed to TCNJ to continue his education, majoring in business, and pursuing...

With a school of about 2,000 students, East, undoubtedly, has a lot of talent. Each year, students have the chance to showcase that talent at East’s Coffee House. From dancing to acting to singing to solving a Rubik's cube while saying all the elements...

Femininity is a characteristic that is being celebrated today. Every year, March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a day that is meant to globally celebrate where women have gotten to today socially, economically, culturally, and politically. As a...

To get better at your craft, you have to be willing to put your time and energy into improving. In the world of sports, in order to get better and achieve personal goals, preparation and conditioning is a crucial part of an athlete’s success. East...

Valentine’s Day… A holiday means to celebrate and praise love with gifts and affection. WRONG! Valentine’s Day, known by many as the Day of Love, is one big gimmick that is intended to be a marketing tool for businesses. These businesses are here...

Flowers, chocolates, and pink and red galore! From unique local gift shops to decadent treats sold at local bakeries, South Jersey knows how to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Throughout this package, you can read students’ perspectives, learn how to make...

The renovation of the tennis courts has been underway since February 2020. The project has been in progress for a total of a year and nine months. Although it has been a long and complicated process, the East tennis teams and the Cherry Hill community...

As Cherry Hill East starts a new, fully in-person school year and our community begins to go back to normal, the prominent idea of style and how we express ourselves has risen again. From local business interviews, to East students perspectives on style,...

Women have proven that they are powerful, inspiring leaders. In the world of sports, women have displayed strength, courage, and grit through adversity. Women have broken down gender barriers and have shown what they are truly capable of. Kiran Muttathil...

Mental Health Awareness Month is upon us. But, what is the true meaning of this month, and why has it become so important to so many people over the last few years? The answer is simple. The number of mental illness cases is increasing, not only in the...

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...

There are thousands of ways to show love to another, through material items, food, and signs of affections. However, society has lost sight on the one person that truly should be loved by yourself: you! With this extremely unprecedented year, the lockdown...

Although the ongoing struggle with racism in this country has reached the forefront of national news several times during the past four years, it has been in the forefront of millions of individuals’ minds throughout their lives. Racism and racist stereotypes...

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: gk76w2j Instagram: @chewritingclub The Cherry Hill East Writing Club has combined creativity with community service, and is seeking to make writing fun. People often associate writing with long boring essays or analysis on an English...

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...

Unsurprisingly, the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting student-athletes’ fall season. Making changes to the way the fall season sports operate, means being flexible and working around the limitations. While some sports have been postponed, outdoor sports...

These soft vanilla sugar cookies are one of my favorite cookies to bake during the holiday season. You can make these sugar cookies all year round, but it's a family tradition to make them this time of year. It’s a time for my sister and I to bond...

Excited cheers rumble through the audience in the bleachers. The basketball drifts from teammate to teammate. The water ripples with each and every swift stroke and powerful kick. This is what you can expect from a winter sports season at Cherry Hill...

“Ho, ho, ho!” Every year, children will hear this greeting escape from Santa’s mouth as they try to contain their excitement to sit on his lap. But, as the holiday season is rolling around this year, there will be a different approach to Santa’s...

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....

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The Coronavirus has undoubtedly changed how New Jersey operates for many things, one of them being restaurants. For several months, restaurants have offered takeout and delivery. Now, New Jersey restaurants are undergoing Stage 2 of reopening, which allows...

Story originally appeared in the 2020 February Issue The recruitment process is, arguably, one of the most stressful periods in high school for a student-athlete. From visits to interviews to choosing a major to pursue, these athletes have a lot...

Many seniors at Cherry Hill East have aspirations to attend college next fall of 2020. Among these seniors, Emily Mahaffy (‘20) committed to Rutgers University for rowing and feels ecstatic to be a part of Rutger’s rowing program. Mahaffy began...

Every high schooler at Cherry Hill East pursues their unique quirks and interests. In John Schultz, a senior at East’s case, his passions center around nature and humanity. Schultz has founded the Conservation Club at East and actively continues to...

Stacey Butler, the new psychologist on the Child Study Team, familiarizes herself with the large school grounds of Cherry Hill East, as she begins to set goals for the 2019-2020 school year. Butler specializes in the field of psychology.  This school...