Gossip Girl “The Serena Also Rises”
September 30, 2008 • written by Ashley Drazen (’09)/Eastside staff
Filed under Entertainment
It’s the one time of year when NYC is more worried about new clothing on the runway than breathing, which could only mean one thing: Fashion Week. Serena has a new friend, Poppy, to replace Blair. Poppy’s a socialite with the right connections and hottest ticket in town. Blair is irritated by their... Read more »
Dexter “Our Father”
September 30, 2008 • written by Dillon Rosenblatt (’11)/For Eastside
Filed under Entertainment
Synopsis: Blood spatter expert, and vigilante killer, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), returns for his third season on Showtime. Dexter’s first target of the new season is a drug dealer known for getting away with murder. Following a series of mistakes on Dexter’s part, he meets a local prosecutor... Read more »
Obama supporters show their gear
September 29, 2008 • written by Tiara DeGuzman ('12)/For Eastside
Filed under Global Commentary
Recently, with the presidential election under way, celebrities and publicists have been showing their Obama support in stylish apparel. A-listers like Kim Kardashian, George Clooney, and Beyonce Knowles have shown their views publicly to gain more exposure for Obama. In an interview with Kate Snow... Read more »
Saturday Night Live “Anna Faris/Duffy”
September 28, 2008 • written by Alyssa Guckin ('12)
Filed under Entertainment
Synopsis: Anna Faris took the Saturday Night Live stage this week (Sept 27) as host. Her opening sequence showed how the rest of the show would be- funny, but not falling off the couch in laughter. This week’s skits on SNL included: “Sarah Palin Interview”, “New Friends,” “The... Read more »
Grey’s Anatomy “Dream a Little Dream of Me”
September 27, 2008 • written by Danielle Burkhart ('09)/For Eastside
Filed under Entertainment
Grey’s Anatomy debuted its first show of season five. This two hour premiere gives us time to catch up with our favorite doctors, and not to mention the famous Dr. McDreamy. During the episode the hospital fights to regain its top position as the second teaching program, but struggles to keep it together.... Read more »
Bones “The Perfect Pieces in the Purple Pond”
September 27, 2008 • written by Gina Ascola (’09)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Entertainment
Bones fans anxiously tuned in this week to see the return of Dr. Zack Addy. Last season, Zack confessed to being the cannibalistic serial killer Gormogon’s apprentice, as well as admitting to murdering one of Gormogon’s victims. As a result, Zack was sent to a mental institution for a mental imbalance.... Read more »
Fantasy Football Column 2
September 27, 2008 • written by Scott Gross ('09)
Filed under Sports
QBs Tony Romo vs. WAS- Romo has had a lot of success against all defenses he has faced this season. Washington normally has a good secondary but they are shaken up a little bit. Romo has a good support with Owens , and Witten Drew Brees vs. SF- Brees should explode this week. 49ers... Read more »
Huge Win for Boys Varsity Soccer
September 25, 2008 • written by Mike Davis ('10)/ Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
Today the Cougars defeated ninth ranked Cherokee 2-0. Brandon Kates scored a goal and had an assist. Todd Hummel added the other goal for the team. Saturday, the boys have a tough game, when they face third ranked Eastern. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Huge Win for Boys Varsity Soccer", url: "http://www.eastside-online.org/sports/huge-win-for-boys-varsity-soccer/"... Read more »
East In Action Club
September 25, 2008 • written by Julia Finkel ('10)/Eastside Editorial Assistant
Filed under Uncategorized
In an effort to help the community and raise awareness of charitable causes, Cherry Hill East’s East In Action Club, or EIA, led by the President, Shayna Golkow, and the vice presidents, Christine Cirillo and Chelsea Myers, is not a typical community service club. After grabbing some snacks and... Read more »
Fringe – “The Ghost Network”
September 24, 2008 • written by Zack Rosenblatt ('09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Synopsis: Agent Dunham is told to investigate an apparent terrorist attack on a local city bus. The terrorist exposed the passengers on the bus to a deadly toxin that strangely froze all victims in place with some sort of gooey substance completely surrounding their bodies. Following some investigation... Read more »
House “Not Cancer”
September 24, 2008 • written by Caroline Babula (’09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Five years ago in House time, an organ donor provided various organs for those in need. Now, almost everyone who has received an organ from him is either dead or dying, with no seemingly related symptoms. However, House cannot focus on the case he is hired to diagnose. Instead, he is reliving nostalgic... Read more »
Boys Varsity Soccer Wins 4-0
September 23, 2008 • written by Mike Davis ('10)/ Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
Today after school the Cougars defeated Paul IV. Brian Thompson (’10) scored two goals leading the team to victory. The team now has a record of 2-2. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Boys Varsity Soccer Wins 4-0", url: "http://www.eastside-online.org/sports/boys-varsity-soccer-wins-4-0/" }); Read More →
Welcome Back Dance canceled
September 23, 2008 • written by Avra Bossov (’11)/Eastside Global Commentary Editor
Filed under News
High school, especially East, has many elements: academics, clubs, sports and dances. This past Saturday, the Welcome Back Dance was canceled. The main reason was due to poor attendance in past years. As long as anyone in the building has remembered, there has been a Welcome Back Dance offered to members... Read more »
Gossip Girl “The Ex-List”
September 23, 2008 • written by Ashley Drazen (’09)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Entertainment
Senior year is what everyone anticipates, everyone except Dan and Serena. They both dread going back to school, having to deal with confrontation after their dramatic breakup. There seems to be a twist to the plot when a new girl, Amanda, arrives. Blair calls her the “female Dan”, which only causes... Read more »
Heroes “The Butterfly Effect”
September 23, 2008 • written by Caroline Babula (’09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Literally, the last time we saw our favorite heroes was nine months ago. Nathan Petrelli was just about to declare that “special people” (i.e. those with abilities) exist on live television, when he was suddenly shot in the chest. The show picked up four years in the future, where Claire, who now... Read more »
East Hockey Loses to Moorestown
September 22, 2008 • written by Mike Davis ('10)/ Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
Today after school, Cherry Hill East lost to Moorestown on the ice. The Cougars lost 5-2. Ricky Olenick (’09) scored one goal for East, while Evan Asroff (’10) scored a goal and had an assist. The teams next game is on Friday. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "East Hockey Loses to Moorestown",... Read more »
Emmy Awards recap
September 22, 2008 • written by Caroline Babula (’09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Emmy celebrated its 60th birthday last night at the new NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles. One major modification was made this year: As opposed to having one host, there were five. Each of the Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program nominees, which consisted of Jeff Probst, Heidi Klum,... Read more »
Fantasy football 9/21
September 21, 2008 • written by Scott Gross ('09)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Sports
Peyton Manning vs. Jac- Peyton has struggled stat wise all year. It won’t get easier against the vicious pass defense of Jacksonville. Jags are 0-2 looking for a win and will do anything to get it, which includes shutting down Manning. Tony Romo @ GB- This isn’t the easiest match-up for Romo... Read more »
Something to do this Friday
September 20, 2008 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10)/Eastside Underground Editor
Filed under Entertainment
It’s Friday and those of you at East that show no interest in going to see the football game might feel a little left out. Everyone is out watching the East team try their best and you have nothing to do. Well get into a positive attitude because new movies at your local theaters are sure to keep... Read more »
Bones “Finger in the Nest”
September 19, 2008 • written by Gina Ascola (’09)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Entertainment
Season four of Bones has started with FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth and his partner, world-renowned forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan, going to London to assist the local law enforcement with the corpse of an American woman found in British waters. Meanwhile, Brennan’s team back at the... Read more »
Adler and Myers debate for Congress
September 18, 2008 • written by Noah Cohen ('09)/Eastside Editor-in-Chief
Filed under News
On September 10, 2008, at the Rancocas Valley Regional High School auditorium, a political debate amongst two Congress candidates was held. Democratic hopeful John Adler discussed many topics with Republican opponent Chris Myers. One of the two is soon to be elected to New Jersey’s Third Congressional... Read more »
Fringe – “The Same Old Story”
September 17, 2008 • written by Zack Rosenblatt ('09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
September 16th, 9:00pm on FOX Synopsis: The investigation into fringe science continues as Agent Dunham (Anna Torv) teams up with Peter (Joshua Jackson) and Walter Bishop (John Noble) to investigate paranormal activities (called “the pattern”) stemming from last week’s events on the airplane.... Read more »
East Film Club has first meeting
September 17, 2008 • written by Devon Braunstein (’10)/Eastside Community Editor
Filed under News
The East Film Club, a club in which members watch and discuss movies, held their first meeting of the 2008-2009 school year today after school in room B231. Club founders, Julianne Roseman (’09) and Jill Schwartz (’09), ran the first meeting as an informational meeting, accompanied by Mr. Rouen,... Read more »
House “Dying Changes Everything”
September 17, 2008 • written by Caroline Babula (’09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Rating: B+ The Doctor is in, and more callous than ever as House returned last night for its fifth season. Despite being a new season, classic House showed his true colors within the first few minutes. The sarcastic and selfish doctor was seen sitting in the room of an elderly man who faithful viewers... Read more »
Girls’ cross country defeats two in one
September 16, 2008 • written by Jami Goldschneider ('09)/Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Sports
The Girls Cross Country team beat both Cherokee High School and Washington Township. The top five East competitors were Missy Showers (’09) who placed first, Meghan Marro (’09) placing third, Natalie Kusza (’10) placing fifth, Colleen Thompson (’11) in the number seven spot and... Read more »
Indian Culture Club prepares for a new year
September 16, 2008 • written by Mike Davis ('10)/ Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under News
Today after school, the Indian Culture Club met for it’s first meeting of the year. Many new members showed up, proving the 2008-’09 school year to be a promising year for the club. New member Josh Basak (’10) said,” I am very excited to be in the club, and I am interested in... Read more »
Varsity soccer shuts out Washington Township
September 16, 2008 • written by Mike Davis ('10)/ Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
Yesterday, the Boys Varsity Soccer team defeated Washington Township 2-0. Goals were scored by Brian Reynolds (’10) and George Perilstein (’09) . The Cougars’ next game is on Friday at Lenape High School. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Varsity soccer shuts out Washington Township", url:... Read more »
Gossip Girl second season off to a great start
September 16, 2008 • written by Ashley Drazen (’09)/For Eastside
Filed under Entertainment
SPOTTED: Rating for “The Dark Night”: A- Previously on Gossip Girl, the Upper East Siders took some time off to mingle in the Hamptons for summer vacation. In the second season premiere, Serena and Nate are posing as a couple so Nate can have an affair with a married woman. Blair returns from Europe... Read more »
Picture Day just a flash away
September 15, 2008 • written by Caroline Babula ('09)/ Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under News
Attention all students: This Wednesday, September 17, is Picture Day. The photo taken will be used for this year’s school IDs and yearbook. Students will be escorted to the DiBart Gym by their Health or PE teachers. Completed picture forms, which have already been sent home, must include proper payment... Read more »
Preview for fall TV, making comeback since writers’ strike
September 14, 2008 • written by Caroline Babula ('09) and Zack Rosenblatt ('09)/ Eastside Entertainment Editors
Filed under Entertainment
The TV season is finally upon us, and now we can expect full seasons of our favorite shows. Following the prolonged Writer’s Strike, viewers were left with minimal exposure to their favorite shows. Unfortunately, we are still feeling the effects of the strike to this day. With no writers allowed to... Read more »
Game of the year? (USC vs. Ohio State)
September 13, 2008 • written by Mike Davis ('10)/ Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
If you had $500, or let’s say $1,000, what would you do with it? Although this may seem like a difficult question, many sports fans across America know exactly what they would do. Go to the USC versus Ohio State college football game tonight at 8:00. Ticket prices for the game have gone over $2,000.The... Read more »
An unfortunate start to the season
September 12, 2008 • written by Mike Davis ('10)/ Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
On Friday night, the Cougars’ Varsity football team took a big spill, losing 40-7 to Lenape High School. Sean Gold (’09) rushed for a touchdown to score the team’s only touchdown. On a high note; the Freshmen Cougars won 22-0. The next game is Friday September 19 at Pennsauken. SHARETHIS.addEntry({... Read more »
East girls varsity volleyball crushes Winslow
September 12, 2008 • written by Mike Davis ('10)/ Eastide Online Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
Today after school, the Girls Varsity volleyball team defeated Winslow Township, winning the first two matches: 25-12 and 25-9. The team plays tomorrow at Eastern for the “Eastern Invitational,” starting at 8:00 a.m. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "East girls varsity volleyball crushes Winslow",... Read more »
Clearview defeats boys soccer
September 12, 2008 • written by Mike Davis ('10)/ Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
Friday after school, the Boys’ Varsity Socccer team lost a tight game to Clearview High School. The Cougars lost 2-1. The next game is on Monday at Washington Township. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clearview defeats boys soccer", url: "http://www.eastside-online.org/sports/clearview-defeats-boys-soccer/"... Read more »