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Eastside leadership says farewell
Eastside leadership says farewell
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
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 Watchlist Episode 1: "Obsession" (2026)
The Watchlist Episode 1: “Obsession” (2026)
The album cover of Drake's "Iceman."
Drake’s surprise trio of albums represents a return to the limelight
"Obsession" has quickly become one of the greatest indie film successes in cinema history.
“Obsession” sparks a cultural phenomenon
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
Depression is often misrepresented in the media
Depression is often misrepresented in the media
Exposure to negative news can worsen anxiety
Exposure to negative news can worsen anxiety
Tech layoffs surge as AI in the workplace grows
Tech layoffs surge as AI in the workplace grows
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
President Donald Trump promoted the development of the Anti-Weaponization Fund despite congressional disapproval. "Donald Trump" by The White House is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ faces bipartisan backlash
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation from her role due to her husband's health complications. "Tulsi Gabbard" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigns from her role following other Cabinet members
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
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 Watchlist Episode 1: "Obsession" (2026)
The Watchlist Episode 1: “Obsession” (2026)
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
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
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Elias Kang

Elias Kang, Eastside Global Commentary Editor

Elias Kang is a junior and a Global Commentary Editor for Eastside. In school, he plays in String Orchestra and participates in several clubs including KCC, Road to Med, Orthopaedics in Action, and Hospital Support Club. Outside of school, Elias can be found studying, playing instruments, listening to music, or hanging out with friends. Elias plays GamePigeon word games religiously and will accept any challenges.

All content by Elias Kang
"Obsession" has quickly become one of the greatest indie film successes in cinema history.

“Obsession” sparks a cultural phenomenon

Elias Kang, Eastside Global Commentary Editor
June 6, 2026

Curry Barker’s “Obsession” isn’t the first film to take a common idiom to the extreme, but its horror twist on the age-old phrase “be careful what you wish for” provides a remarkably entertaining and coherent storyline with profoundly relatable...

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

Elias Kang, Eastside Global Commentary Editor
May 29, 2026

Students celebrated senior prom at Lucien’s Manor from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. Students arrived dressed in glamorous outfits between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., after which the doors were closed until 9:30 p.m. The night was filled...

Renee Good's car steered off the road into the snow after Good was shot three times through the windshield by an ICE officer. "Minneapolis ICE Shooting" by Stephen Maturen is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

The Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Good was unlawful murder

Elias Kang, Eastside Global Commentary Editor
January 9, 2026

In the morning of Jan. 7, the ignorance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minneapolis resulted in the shooting and killing of 37-year-old Renee Good, a U.S. citizen and mother to three children. Good was in the driver’s seat of...

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....

The craze for GamePigeon among teenagers has affected East's students as well.

GamePigeon fosters friendships among teenagers

Elias Kang, Eastside Global Commentary Editor
December 24, 2025

Since the creation of the first board game over 5,000 years ago in Egypt, humans have developed thousands of complex and strategic games, not just as competitive forms of entertainment, but as social tools to build relationships with friends and family....

RFK Jr.’s changes are destroying public health

RFK Jr.’s changes are destroying public health

Elias Kang, Eastside Global Commentary Editor
December 6, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been the national public health agency of the United States since 1946 — an invisible shield preventing disease and promoting health for Americans across the nation. But now, there is a threat...

President Donald Trump speaks to Russian President Vladmir Putin during the G20 Summit in 2019. President Trump at the G20 by Trump White House Archived is licensed under CC PDM 1.0.

Trump’s love for dictators humiliates the US

Elias Kang, Eastside Global Commentary Editor
November 20, 2025

Nothing screams presidential like befriending dictators, tyrants, and despots. Since his first presidency from 2017 to 2021, President Donald Trump has fraternized with some of the world’s worst autocrats, from the likes of Russian President Vladimir...

Behind the scenes of creating a soundtrack for a movie. Hans Behind the Scenes by Trey Ratcliff is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA.

Movie scores have an unsung impact

Elias Kang, Eastside Global Commentary Editor
September 27, 2025

When people talk about the movie “greats,” they typically discuss the actors or directors, but there’s one fundamental element of cinema that is constantly overlooked. While it’s hard to look past Angelina Jolie’s acting skills or Christopher...

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at one of his debates at Utah Valley University. "Charlie Kirk" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Charlie Kirk’s assassination represents a frightening trend

Elias Kang, Eastside Global Commentary Editor
September 10, 2025

In a country built on the basis of freedom of speech and belief, it’s ironic that one of the most frightening threats to democracy are the people themselves. Polarization has long plagued America’s political environment, but political violence has...

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