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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

Newspaper printing should be discontinued in the United States

Newspaper printing should be discontinued in the United States

David Le, For Eastside January 28, 2015

One might say every newspaper has its issues, whether it is printed or put online. However, over the last few years, printed newspapers, more so than online newspapers, are involved in some issues that are said to be very controversial. In an advanced...

USPS serves an important role in society today

USPS serves an important role in society today

Jesse Stiller, Eastside Staff January 14, 2015

Texting, social media and many other forms of instant messaging are throwing out and recycling your crumpled and old envelopes, unread letters and empty packaging boxes. Mail delivery is going extinct, but before you check your e-mail or throw away that...

Art by Helena Sirken ('15)/ Eastside Art Director

States should think about implementing a carbon tax

Jenna Myers, Eastside Opinions Editor December 24, 2014

A carbon tax is a tax on fossil fuels that emit carbon dioxide such as coal and petroleum. Most factories run on these fossil fuels because they are a cheaper alternative; however, they are extremely unhealthy for the environment. These fossil fuels release...

East should get new computers

Jenna Myers, Eastside Opinions Editor June 16, 2014

In 2003, Dell released the newest computer, the M992. As six years passed, computers have advanced in major ways. When the M992 was just released, East bought enough PCs for the entire school. Since there is about one computer per academic classroom,...

Image courtesy of mimimumwageraise.com

Today, November 5, New Jersey voters will decide whether or not to raise the minimum wage in New Jersey. A minimum wage of $11 would reflect inflation rates and would allow workers to afford basic living costs on a minimum-wage salary.

Raise the minimum wage

Shelby Goodwin (’14)/ Eastside Staff November 5, 2013

One hundred and thirty-eight. That is the number of hours that one must work in New Jersey today, at minimum-wage salary, to afford a two-bedroom apartment, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. This represents a central reason as to...