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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

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Gossip Girl “There Might Be Blood”

Ashley Drazen (’09) November 4, 2008

Drama unfolds for Manhattan's elite as each character faces his/her own troubles. Blair meets a young girl named Emma who has connections to Yale. Blair quickly realizes there is a connection in their lives in the sense that Emma's mother is self-centered...

Gossip Girl “Pre-a-Poor-J”

Ashley Drazen (’09) October 31, 2008

Changes are in store for many characters, so as this episode begins, we see that Jenny has transformed herself into a true fashionista. Her hairstyle, make-up and wardrobe are all altered, containing dark colors and shady undertones. A new model, Agnes,...

Gossip Girl “Chuck In Real Life”

As the season changes to fall, many of the characters on “Gossip Girl” transform as well. Dan is asked to try out for St. Jude’s soccer team, the school which Nate attends, and scores a spot on the team. Vanessa has turned to blackmail, using the picture of Catherine and Marcus together in order to get Blair to help save a building from despair. All the while, Blair takes this leverage to make a bet with Chuck. This consists of seducing Vanessa, crushing her and in the end, taking Blair as his prize.

Gossip Girl “New Haven Can Wait”

It’s the time of year for college visits, interviews, and applications. Blair Waldorf’s dream school is Yale, while Serena’s is Brown. Until recently, the girls’ distant friendship caused miscommunication and petty fights. After the most recent catfight, Serena decided to ditch Brown and accept the Dean of Yale’s invitation to tour the school.

“Cyrano de Bergerac” shines on Broadway

Nosing around New York City, the nose knows Cyrano de Bergerac is the show to see. This classic play recently had a ten-week run at the Richard Rodger’s Theatre on Broadway, starring Kevin Kline and Alias’ Jennifer Garner. Playwright Edmond Rostand wrote Cyrano in 1897. The play revolves around Cyrano de Bergerac, a man with an uncommonly large nose, who is in love with his beautiful cousin, Roxanne. She, however, is in love with the handsome Christian De Neuvillette, a member of Cyrano’s company. Cyrano and Christian scheme to become the brains and body, respectfully, of one man to win Roxanne’s heart.