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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The Cherry Hill School District provided Chromebooks to families that needed them in March, and people have continued to rely on them for academic purposes.

Students rely on digital technology during the pandemic

Aakriti Mishra, Eastside Staff December 9, 2020

With this pandemic, people have become more dependent on digital technology, from Zoom calls to shopping online. Digital technology is also being used for the research on the coronavirus, in addition to the fact that digital technology has been keeping...

Duke University has only recorded 75 positive Covid-19 cases out of 17,000 students and staff due to strict guidelines and a general adherence of rules.

College campuses respond to COVID-19

Harry Turner, Eastside Staff November 17, 2020

In our ever-changing, unpredictable, pandemic-ridden world, adaptability is the key to achieving a sense of normalization. While many people have found a path to normalization in their daily lives, colleges were faced with a perplexing challenge before...

A mother and son wear masks while sitting in a bus.

Should the US have a national mask mandate?

Evan Hammer, Eastside Staff November 17, 2020

Throughout the past weeks, cases of COVID-19 have risen exponentially around the US. The spike in cases and deaths has caused more of a demand for a national mask mandate. As I sat down with Doctor Anne Gordon of Cooper Pediatrics, we discussed the spread...

Students wear masks before entering school to take the SAT.

Taking the SAT during a pandemic

Youjin Park, Eastside Staff November 5, 2020

My alarm woke me up on a calm Saturday morning, but I couldn’t feel that same serenity. My heart pounded rapidly because the alarm marked a big game day for me: SAT exam day. It was a day to prove my ability to choose between four answer choices. However,...

A peacock takes a leisurely stroll on the safari path at Six Flags.

Six Flags provides a wild adventure even during the pandemic

Ella Hampton, Eastside Staff November 1, 2020

Looking for a fun way to get out of the house and experience something unique during these tough times of the Coronavirus Pandemic? The Six Flags Great Adventure Wild Safari Drive-Thru is the perfect place to go. You can safely observe 1,200 animals eating,...

Halloween will look different this year as safety precautions are implemented.

Covid-19 affects fall activities

Izzy Sobel, Eastside Staff October 24, 2020

Masks aren’t just for Halloween anymore. This year, due to safety precautions, fall activities face a new reality. To prevent the spread of Covid-19, Cherry Hill residents are advised to wear masks for activities, including those outdoors, such as pumpkin...

With the all the benefits of wearing masks, there is one possible negative consequence for wearers: "maskne"

How to deal with mask acne

Hannah McCarthy, Eastside Staff October 13, 2020

Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, masks are now essential to our everyday outfits. Masks provide people with protection and prevention from COVID. Although masks are mandatory and essential for safety, they do have a negative effect on the skin. Wearing...

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Big Brother undergoes some big changes this year

Jacy Dickstein, Eastside Community Editor September 2, 2020

While most people would associate August with tanning and traveling, Big Brother fans associate it with their favorite show's return. If you are unfamiliar with this reality television show, then I'll catch you up to speed. Every season a group of...

Vacation during COVID-19 is different, especially in Israel.

Visiting Israel during COVID-19

Ziv Amsili, Eastside News Editor September 1, 2020

Although the coronavirus prevented and stalled many families' travels, my family still decided to go on vacation. While still abiding by the necessary precautions, we traveled to Israel because we have not visited our relatives for many years. Luckily,...

Miami Marlins experience COVID-19 outbreak

Major League Baseball experiences COVID-19 outbreak

Scout Pullano, Eastside Community Editor July 30, 2020

Major League Baseball players returned to the fields after COVID-19 delayed the start of their season. The typical baseball game that we are used to seeing on our TV screens and from the stands in front of the field has changed drastically due to...