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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

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

One Acts preview

Last week, six students who submitted a One Acts proposal were chosen to direct their own show at East. The student director chooses, casts and directs a show made up of one act to be performed. The chosen directors picked their casts last week as well....

Lake of “Killer Amoeba” cause scare

Don’t underestimate the microscopic lake amoebae – they’re stronger than they look. This year, the amoebae, whose scientific name is the Naegleria fowleri, has killed six boys. From 1995 to 2004, 23 people were killed in the United States from the amoeba making the yearly average 2.3 cases per year. With this year already at six infections, health officials are worried. Infections from the amoebae are extremely rare, though the parasite can be found almost anywhere, including lakes, rivers, hot springs and even in swimming pools. Infection occurs once the amoeba enters the body through the nose and proceeds to attack the brain. “This is a heat-loving amoeba. As water temperatures go up, it does better. As temperatures rise, we'd expect to see more cases," said Michael Beach, a specialist in recreational waterborne illnesses with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Associated Press.