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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

Aitan Rothkoff

Aitan Rothkoff, Eastside Editorial Assistant

Aitan Rothkoff is a sophomore and an Editorial Assistant for Eastside. Outside of school, Aitan enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and playing sports. He also enjoys attending Phillies, Eagles, and Sixers games, as well as watching them. Aitan is excited for his first year on the Eastside editorial board.

All content by Aitan Rothkoff
Protests over unrest in Iran have erupted in the country and worldwide.
Free Iran Demonstration by Ted Eytan is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

The US should avoid military intervention in Iran

Aitan Rothkoff, Eastside Editorial Assistant
February 3, 2026

Since late December of 2025, internal unrest in Iran has reached new heights, with civilians throughout the country demanding political change through some of the largest anti-government protests in decades. What began with protests in the bazaars of...

Students should take chemistry before biology

Students should take chemistry before biology

Aitan Rothkoff, Eastside Editorial Assistant
December 18, 2025

At Cherry Hill High School East, freshmen must take a biology course before they can enroll in chemistry as a sophomore. While this order may seem logical at first, it actually puts students at a disadvantage. Biology relies heavily on prior knowledge...

An artistic interpretation of the exploitative nature of fashion companies.

Fashion companies exploit culture

Aitan Rothkoff, Eastside Editorial Assistant
November 12, 2025

Today, fashion trends are spreading to communities faster than ever. Although this sustains creativity and accessibility to new outfits, it has sparked debate about how clothing pieces, originating from diverse cultures and traditions, are being commodified...

East students should not know when drills take place

East students should not know when drills take place

Aitan Rothkoff, Eastside Editorial Assistant
October 18, 2025

Every month at Cherry Hill East, fire drills are conducted with the intention of practicing procedures and educating students on how to respond in the event of a real emergency. New Jersey State Law requires this, stating that every school shall have...

Trump announces new tariffs on drugs, trucks, and furniture to boost U.S. manufacturing. Donald Trump by Gage Skidmore is licensed under
CC BY-SA 2.0.

Trump’s new tariffs harm the US economy

Aitan Rothkoff, Eastside Editorial Assistant
October 7, 2025

On Sept. 25, President Donald Trump announced a new set of tariffs targeting pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, and furniture, saying the import taxes on those products will come into effect on Oct. 1. These tariffs come as the Trump administration continues...

President Trump issued massive tariffs on foreign imports.  "President of the United States Donald J. Trump" by Michael Vadon is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Several states sue Trump over tariffs

Aitan Rothkoff, Eastside Staff
April 29, 2025

On April 22, 12 Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and his administration, doubting the legality of the ongoing tariffs. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York, arguing that the tariffs...

Palisades wildfires can be seen from downtown Los Angeles.  "Los Angeles Palisades Fire" by Toastt21 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Wildfires in Los Angeles devastate communities

Aitan Rothkoff, Eastside Staff
January 21, 2025

On Jan. 7, several wildfires rapidly spread across Los Angeles, killing many and sweeping through over 40,000 acres of land. They have become some of the most deadly and destructive wildfires in California history. As of Jan. 17, at least 27 people are...

The entrance to Plaza Azteca.

Plaza Azteca opens in Marlton

Aitan Rothkoff, Eastside Staff
December 21, 2024

Plaza Azteca, a new highly anticipated restaurant serving Mexican cuisine recently opened in Marlton. They currently have locations in eight states along the East Coast with another New Jersey location in Sicklerville, as well as in Montana, Ohio, and...

Kooma's main entrance

Kooma opens in Cherry Hill Mall

Aitan Rothkoff, Eastside Staff
October 7, 2024

Recently, there has been a large influx of new restaurants in Cherry Hill and the surrounding area. Among these is a unique high-end Asian fusion restaurant. Kooma Asian Fusion & Martini Bar has been open in West Chester and King of Prussia for years...