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Gina Park

Gina Park, Eastside Culture Editor

Gina Park is a senior and a Culture Editor. Besides Eastside, she is involved in symphony, DECA, Amnesty, and CHEW. Outside of East, Gina can be found playing the piano, hanging out with friends, or listening to podcasts. She is excited for her last year on Eastside!

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Album cover variants have become a common method of promoting music among pop stars from Charli XCX to Taylor Swift.

What is album variant culture?

Gina Park, Eastside Culture Editor
January 17, 2026

When “Brat,” Charli XCX’s sixth studio album dropped in the summer of 2024, the internet world absolutely erupted. The “Apple” dance went viral on TikTok, fueling “brat summer,” a term that was coined in honor of XCX’s album drop in June....

Eastside explores the rich history Haddonfield has to offer.

Exploring Haddonfield: A look into Haddonfield history

Grace Li, Dino Russo, Alexis Rovner, and Gina Park
November 1, 2025
Behind the numerous shops and the aged buildings that line the streets of Haddonfield is a reserve of historical stories that make the town one of New Jersey's oldest communities. In this package, Eastside explores the history behind the borough of Haddonfield, the contributions the town has made to paleontology, and its current efforts in preserving that legacy.
East students share their perspectives on summer programs

East students share their perspectives on summer programs

Gina Park, Eastside Global Commentary Editor
March 24, 2025

As East students look ahead to sunny days and fun trips, many have also started preparing for summer programs—a long process that often entails essays, letters of recommendations, and interviews. These programs offer enrichment opportunities that allow...

Alexander Lukashenko pictured at a meeting with President of Russia Vladimir Putin. "Alexander Lukashenko" by The Website of the President of the Russian Federation is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Alexander Lukashenko wins staged Belarusian presidential election

Gina Park, Eastside Global Commentary Editor
February 11, 2025

The stage was set—five candidates, all running to become the next president of Belarus. Among them, Alexander Lukashenko sought to claim his seventh consecutive term. For 31 years, since the passing of the Constitution of Belarus in 1994, Lukashenko...

The exterior of Allstar Bagel and Grill in Voorhees.

Allstar Bagel and Grill opens in Voorhees

Gina Park, Eastside Global Commentary Editor
January 16, 2025

Located in Voorhees, the Allstar Bagel and Grill is newly opened and specializes in different bagels. The building is small, but there is a certain charm to the café, with its blue interior and a quirky bagel display. A seating area is offered to any...

East girls Varsity squad at States.

Successful ’24 season recap for Girls Cross Country

Gina Park, Eastside Global Commentary Editor
November 12, 2024

Kicking off the 2024-2025 season of Cherry Hill High School East’s girls’ cross-country—coached by Christine Mason and Assistant Coach Erin Cotoni—the battle at Ocean County Park saw a solid outcome for the team. Freshmen took sixth place, sophomores...

Chaos and burning on the streets of Myanmar after protestors fight against military forces. (Courtesy of The New York Times)
(The New York Times)

Myanmar embroiled in civil war

Gina Park, Eastside Staff
February 22, 2024

For decades, Myanmar has struggled with repressive military control, civil war, and poor governance. While the transition away from full military control started in 2011 and encouraged hopes of democratic reforms, the military managed to maintain tight...

Queen Margrethe II shocked the world when she announced her abdication in favor of her son, Crown Prince Frederik. (Courtesy of KELD NAVNTOFT/Getty Images)

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicates

Gina Park, Eastside Staff
February 15, 2024

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has willingly abdicated the throne in favor of her elder son Crown Prince Frederik after 52 years on the throne of Denmark. Margrethe II announced her abdication during her New Year’s address on December 31, 2023, stunning...

Afghans leaving Pakistan after mass deportation is called for by Pakistan (Courtesy of Banaras Khan/AFP/Getty Images)

Pakistan deports forgotten Afghan migrants

Gina Park, Eastside Staff
January 11, 2024

1.7 million Afghan refugees face forced returns from Pakistan to Afghanistan after Pakistan declared a planned mass deportation of all illegal immigrants.    After Pakistan’s abrupt announcement to deport all illegal Afghans in the beginning...