The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside
The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside
Vivian Rong

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief

Vivian Rong is a senior and the online editor-in-chief for Eastside this year. When she’s not writing stories for Eastside Online, she enjoys daydreaming about owning a cat one day or catching up on her favorite book at Barnes and Noble. She also enjoys participating in clubs such as Model UN or Cherry Hill East Writing Club.

All content by Vivian Rong

Eric Ji as Mr. Ji-sus

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2023

Introducing the 2023 Mr. East Contestants

Jillian Koenig, Izzy Sobel, Lauren Winslow, Matthew Rentezelas, Julia Rosten, Vivian Rong, Ella Goodstadt, Ella Hampton, Ava Richman, Natalie Finkelstein, and Karina Gupta
April 13, 2023
Discussions regarding the lunch-and-learn method continue with the safety of students being a major topic.

Conversations regarding the lunch-and-learn model continue

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2023
AI is seen in many different industries.

Artificial intelligence plays a large role in many industries

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2023
The Age of Information poses innumerable risks to our cybersecurity and internet safety.

Danger Lurks in Our Screens: Cyberwarfare and Cybersecurity

Emily Boyle, Ellie Noh, Alena Zhang, Enis Ercan, Vivian Rong, and Lauren Winslow
February 26, 2023
Top TV Show Seasons

Top TV Show Seasons

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online Editor-In-Chief
January 9, 2023

The “Best” of 2022

Ella Goodstadt, Aiden Rood, Izzy Sobel, Jillian Koenig, Lauren Greenberg, Lauren Winslow, Natalie Finkelstein, Rachna Mohan, and Vivian Rong
January 9, 2023
Voting opportunities should be maximized in Georgia.

Georgia holiday honoring Robert E. Lee should be removed

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2022
Courtesy of GIS Reports

China continues implementation of COVID-19 lockdown

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022

Eastside speaks with East’s Class of 1972

Vivian Rong and Ella Hampton
September 27, 2022
Cherry Hill rises to the orange zone.

Cherry Hill schools rise to COVID-19 orange zone

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
May 19, 2022
East students host a walkout in protest of teacher transfers.

Principal Dr. Perry gives perspective on controversial teacher transfer

Vivian Rong and Alena Zhang
April 30, 2022

Darren Zhou

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
April 28, 2022

Introducing the contestants for Mr. East 2022

Vivian Rong, Jiwoo Lee, Angelina Witting, Max Gaffin, Nicole Vital, Alexa Atlas, Ella Goodstadt, Katherine Li, Shayna Oppen, Julia Rosten, Jillian Koenig, Natalie Finkelstein, Karina Gupta, and Tharunika Govindasamy
April 28, 2022

Eastside speaks with East’s student body president-elect Christopher Shin

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
April 7, 2022
Aimee Michelle Bridal and Prom Boutique carries a huge assortment of dress styles.

Dazzling dress boutiques in the community

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
April 6, 2022
Prom 2022 guide!

Prom 2022 guide!

Julia Rosten, Ella Goodstadt, Batul El Barouki, Sophia Liu, Brielle Lampf, Vivian Rong, and Shayna Oppen
April 6, 2022

Judaism impacts Cherry Hill through community, culture, and religion

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
April 3, 2022

Kresson Road is an integration of Judaism

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
April 3, 2022

National antisemitic attacks

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
April 3, 2022

East’s Jewish Student Union (JSU) expresses how education can help stop antisemitism

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
April 3, 2022

Addressing antisemitism

Vivian Rong, Natalie Finkelstein, Ziva Davis, Max Gaffin, Asher Boiskin, Ella Goodstadt, and Abby Yu
April 3, 2022

Eastside speaks with Miranda Rosenbaum (’23), Spelling Bee cast member

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
March 17, 2022
Art is redefined in this package, as art in the forms of music, baking, painting, photography, and more, are explored.

Redefining art

Vivian Rong, Melissa Vital, and Jamie Bookbinder
March 13, 2022
Vivian Rong ('23) expresses art through photography.

Gallery: Vivian Rong (‘23)

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
March 13, 2022
Gates decorates cupcakes with lavender icing and fondant flowers.

East alumna Marly Gates (’20) expresses through culinary arts

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
March 13, 2022
Two-Spirit

Two-Spirit

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
March 11, 2022
LGBTQIA2+ By The Letters

LGBTQIA2+ By The Letters

Lauren Winslow, Aiden Rood, Brielle Lampf, Sophia Liu, Vivian Rong, Gia Gupta, Melissa Vital, and Katherine Li
March 11, 2022
East's Class of 2024 will host Sophomore Cotillion tonight from 7 to 10 p. m.

East’s Class of 2024 will host annual Sophomore Cotillion

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
February 25, 2022
The cooking classroom at East is equipped with an oven and countertop.

Bond referendum coverage: East expresses concern about potential reconstruction regarding elective classrooms

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
January 26, 2022
The Board of Education discusses the next step for Cherry Hill Public School's bond referendum.

Bond referendum coverage: East may undergo potential reconstruction early next school year

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
January 23, 2022
Students have a multitude of different classes to choose from.

East’s system to add and drop classes should not change

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
January 20, 2022
Students prepare for the Studio II Show.

Cherry Hill High School East’s Studio II Advanced Acting class will hold a Studio II Show

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
January 18, 2022
Cherry Hill High School East experiences the evolution of COVID-19.

Evolution of COVID-19 and Vaccines

Vivian Rong, Tharunika Govindasamy, Batul El Barouki, Lily Lazarus, and Spencer DeAbreu
December 10, 2021

Variants of COVID-19

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
December 10, 2021
The 2021 Nobel Prize winners were announced in October.

The 2021 Nobel Prizes honor laureates for their groundbreaking research

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
October 23, 2021
A student showing off their individual and unique style.

Style doesn’t matter in a school enviornment

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
October 15, 2021
Embarrassing Moments of Class of 2021

Embarrassing Moments of Class of 2021

Vivian Rong and Ziva Davis
June 21, 2021
The Asian-American community is being hit with a wave of hate crimes.

Perspective: Asian-Americans being hit with a wave of hate crimes

Vivian Rong, Eastside Photo Editor
June 21, 2021

Prince’s Welcome 2 America Album will be released on July 30th

Vivian Rong, Eastside Photo Editor
June 7, 2021

PODCAST: Episode 3: Stop Asian Hate Movement ft. Gina Liu and Crystal Yeh

Yena Son, Abby Yu, and Vivian Rong
April 24, 2021
PHOTOS: EMC CONCERT

PHOTOS: EMC CONCERT

Vivian Rong, Eastside Photo Editor
April 22, 2021

Misconceptions of East Asians

Vivian Rong, Eastside Photo Editor
February 4, 2021
PODCAST: Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Culture and Fitting In (Episode 2)

PODCAST: Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Culture and Fitting In (Episode 2)

Vivian Rong and Abby Yu
February 4, 2021

East Asians face misconceptions and stereotypes

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor
February 4, 2021
The Physics Club is a brand new edition to the clubs at Cherry Hill East.

Physics Club

Vivian Rong, Eastside Photo Editor
February 1, 2021
Despite COVID-19, East students have still managed to create new and exciting clubs.

Introducing the New Clubs at East

Remy Abrams, Tomer Goldfinger, Brielle Lampf, Jessica Levin, Vivian Rong, Melissa Vital, Abby Yu, and Alena Zhang
February 1, 2021

TikTok created a community for Generation Z

Vivian Rong, Eastside Photo Editor
January 4, 2021
Sugar Rush Christmas

Sugar Rush Christmas

Vivian Rong, Eastside Photo Editor
December 24, 2020

Cherry Hill Township holds a holiday light contest

Sami Bell and Vivian Rong
December 24, 2020
Holiday lights are a major part of the holidays and get everyone in the holiday spirit.

Exploring the Holiday Lights

Sami Bell, Isabella Levin, Vivian Rong, Yena Son, Melissa Vital, and Alexa Atlas
December 24, 2020
Vivian Rong

Vivian Rong

Vivian Rong, Eastside Photo Editor
December 22, 2020
PODCAST: What Does Our Asian Culture Mean to Us? (Episode 1)

PODCAST: What Does Our Asian Culture Mean to Us? (Episode 1)

Yena Son, Vivian Rong, and Abby Yu
December 6, 2020
RBG felt honored by her internet fandom when asked about her nickname, "The Notorious RBG."

RBG’s Best Quotes

Vivian Rong, Eastside Photo Editor
October 16, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed on September 18th after a lifetime of fighting for gender equality.

Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Remy Abrams, Alena Zhang, Amanda Merovitz, James Kwak, Jessica Levin, Ziva Davis, and Vivian Rong
October 16, 2020

Photo Editors

Vivian Rong and Yena Son
September 17, 2020
The fox eye trend sparks controversy amongst Asian Americans.

The fox eye trend creates controversy

Vivian Rong, Eastside Photo Editor
July 24, 2020
Gym members attempt to climb the famed "warped wall"

Eastside reviews Warrior Gyms in Mount Laurel

Vivian Rong, Eastside Staff
April 17, 2020
Coronavirus impacts many businesses around the world

Coronavirus impacts many businesses around the world

Vivian Rong, Eastside Staff
April 3, 2020
The illuminated Conservatory of Longwood Gardens shines bright during the night.

Longwood Gardens is the perfect place to spend the holidays

Vivian Rong, Eastside Staff
December 8, 2019
The freshmen class practice their Spirit Week dance.

East prepares for another annual spirit week

Vivian Rong, Eastside Staff
November 17, 2019
Dancers perform a traditional Greek dance live with Greek music at the Greek Agora Festival.

The Greek Agora Festival spreads Greek culture

Vivian Rong, Eastside Staff
October 14, 2019
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