An outsider’s look at the 2007 Philadelphia Eagles
August 29, 2007 • written by Jake Stark ('08)/ Eastside Business Manager
Filed under Sports
“The team to beat.” “The NFC Champion favorites.” Phrases like the aforementioned have been thrown around when discussing the upcoming NFL season. Unlike most members of the Philadelphia media, I don’t even think the Eagles are the team to beat in their own division, let alone the entire conference.... Read more »
Yassir Arafat and the HIV mystery
August 25, 2007 • written by Scott Kessler ('09)/ Eastside World Issues Editor
Filed under Global Commentary
Yassir Arafat’s official reason for death has long been recognized as poison, which until recently, was the only reason for his death. According to news reports, Arafat may also have had HIV, the virus that AIDS mutates from, before his death. Conflicting admissions from Arafat’s former doctor, terrorists... Read more »
Cherry Hill Mall expansion in the works
August 25, 2007 • written by Mandy Frantz (’10)/ Eastside Community Editor
Filed under Community
It’s almost time for the new school year to start. For some East students, that means that the time has come to start getting their summer work done and do whatever they need to prepare for the first day of school. For other students, it means that the time has come to start shopping for a new look... Read more »
Now for a Brief Intermission
August 25, 2007 • written by Nicolle Rochino ('10)/ Eastside Assistant Comics Editor
Filed under Comics
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Monsters on a Plane!
August 23, 2007 • written by Craig Malamut ('08)/ Eastside Art Director
Filed under Comics
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Supreme Dictator, George W. Bush?
August 17, 2007 • written by Dan Perlman ('10)/ Eastside Opinions Editor
Filed under Opinions
One week. One week from the time I write this (August 17), that’s how long I give our current form of government to last before the final, killing blow to our bourgeois democracy is delivered—and not the good kind. The Texan Tyrant has been vomiting fascism at an astounding rate these past few months.... Read more »
Giving the gift of sight in Peru
August 17, 2007 • written by Noah Cohen ('09)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Global Commentary
As residents of Cherry Hill in the great country of the United States, we take for granted many luxuries. Perhaps the list of luxuries can begin with throwing away our toilet paper in the toilet to ending with having a roof over our heads at night. On July 5th, my family and I embarked on a journey to... Read more »
Texas Instruments releases revolutionary TI-97
August 17, 2007 • written by Kim Kline ('09)/ Eastside Humor Editor
Filed under Humor
Texas Instruments has just released a prototype for its latest addition to the TI series of graphing calculators. The TI-97 will be available in stores on September 7, and comes equipped with more bells and whistles than the company could fit in the 978-page instruction manual. For a comprehensive description... Read more »
It’s all in the “i”
August 16, 2007 • written by Nicolle Rochino ('10)/ Eastside Assistant Comics Editor
Filed under Comics
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Driving up the Wall
August 16, 2007 • written by Nicolle Rochino ('10)/ Eastside Assistant Comics Editor
Filed under Comics
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Swim clubs offer alternative to the beach
August 16, 2007 • written by Mandy Frantz (’10)/ Eastside Community Editor
Filed under Community
As the summer continues, most people are just looking for a way to have some fun in the sun. Of course the beach is always a great option, but local swim clubs can fulfill your need with a much shorter drive, as they also provide you with the other exciting activities they have to offer along the way. The... Read more »
American air travel draws ire
August 16, 2007 • written by Davina Perera ('10)/ Eastside World Issues Editor
Filed under Global Commentary
Could this be the worst summer for air travel? The Federal Aviation Association (FAA) released a report, saying that passengers across the country are experiencing flight delays. And statistics from FlightStats.com, a flight-tracking service, show that June was one of the worst months in U.S. history. Last... Read more »