Zack Looking Back: We Were Soldiers (2002)
November 30, 2008 • written by Zack Looking Back ('09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Director: Randall Wallace (Braveheart, Pearl Harbor) Main Characters/Cast: Lt. Col. Hal Moore-Mel Gibson Julie Moore-Madeleine Stowe Maj. Bruce ‘Snake’ Crandall-Greg Kinnear Sgt. Maj. Basil Plumley-Sam Elliot 2nd Lt. Jack Geoghegan-Chris Klein Barbara Geoghegan-Keri Russell Joe Galloway-Barry... Read more »
Fantasy Column 13
November 30, 2008 • written by Scott Gross ('09)
Filed under Fantasy Sports
Fantasy Column 13 QB Drew Brees @ TB- Tampa’s defense has been solid all year but Brees may be able to get through them. Plus, he gets Reggie Bush back this week and Deuce McAllister isn’t suspended so should have plenty of weapons in a must-win game. Aaron Rodgers vs. CAR- Rodgers should do well... Read more »
Spirit Week point breakdown
November 29, 2008 • written by Eastside Editorial Board
Filed under News
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Entertainment Update 3: a biweekly update of entertainment news
November 29, 2008 • written by Andrew Huff ('10)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Humor
Twilight breaks box office record: Vampires reign supreme this weekend (and most likely for many more to come) with the astounding $70 million dollar opening of Twilight. Raving teenage girls, plastered with clothing modeled the book series, poured into theaters Friday to be the first to see Edward and... Read more »
Thanksgiving Varsity Football Game: Ch. West-12; Ch. East-0
November 28, 2008
Filed under Sports Scores
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West defeats East 12-0 in 40th annual Thanksgiving game
November 28, 2008 • written by George Perilstein (’09)/ Eastside News/Features Editor
Filed under News, Sports
Cherry Hill West (2-8) defeated Cherry Hill East (1-9) 12-0 in the 40th annual Thanksgiving Day football game. With both teams struggling to move the ball due to poor field conditions, West was able to pull through by using a duel running back system featuring Kyle Hughes (’10), (13 carries for... Read more »
The day the actor stood still
November 28, 2008 • written by Ben Branfman ('09)/Eastside Business Manager
Filed under Uncategorized
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Black Friday Survival Guide: 10 tips to make your shopping experience easier and better than ever
November 28, 2008 • written by Caroline Babula ('09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Community
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is the nation’s biggest retail holiday. Mobs of people run out to retailers and malls to commence their holiday shopping on this day, which is both hectic and stressful. However, following these easy tips will greatly reduce hassle and pressure. 1. Know... Read more »
Video of pep rally shows highlights
November 27, 2008 • written by Shelly Tan (\'10)/ Eastside Video Editor
Filed under News
Watch ten minutes of the pep rally, including footage of the Cherry Hill East dance team, the finals of tug-of-war and the announcement of Homecoming representatives: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S72GXF_cvgs SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video of pep rally shows highlights", url: "http://www.eastside-online.org/news/video-of-pep-rally-shows-highlights/"... Read more »
Seniors make a comeback to win Spirit Week
November 26, 2008 • written by Jami Goldschneider ('09)/Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
Filed under News
Going into today’s Pep Rally in the DiBart Gym, the seniors trailed the junior class by a mere 125 points, with the possibility of earning 575 points in the day’s activities. Needing to win most of the points given for that day, the Class of 2009 would win Spirit Week after being in third... Read more »
Hockey: East-8; West-2
November 26, 2008
Filed under Sports Scores
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Watch videos of all four Spirit Week dances
November 25, 2008 • written by Eastside Editorial Board
Filed under News
One side of the gym was not enough seating for tonight’s Spirit Week Dance crowd, as hundreds upon hundreds watched the culmination of multiple weeks of preparation in the form of four Spirit Week dances, one for each class. Eastside is currently in the process of editing and uploading four videos,... Read more »
House “Emancipation”
November 25, 2008 • written by Caroline Babula ('09) / Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Everybody lies. It’s House’s motto: an always-true philosophy. That motto was taken to the extreme in this episode, which revolved around an emancipated 16-year-old girl who seizes and collapses at her factory job. She tells the doctors that her parents are dead, yet they literally catch... Read more »
French Club meets to catch up on French culture
November 25, 2008 • written by Jacklyn Mahgerefteh ('09)/ Eastside Online News Editor
Filed under News
The French Club met today, November 25, to watch a French film that is popular today in France. “We are watching a current French movie to learn about modern French culture,” said Katie Maxymuk (’09), as she explained the purpose of the meeting. “Bienvenue Chez Les Ch’Tis,”... Read more »
Seniors fall back after pie eating contests
November 25, 2008 • written by Jami Goldschneider ('09)/Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
Filed under News
For the lunchroom games on Tuesday, November 25, four students in each lunch were to search for four of five lifesavers in a whipped-cream-filled pie shell. The seniors took in a win during 4th period, with the sophomores winning the most points due to two out of four wins. Each win is worth 80 points,... Read more »
Heroes “The Eclipse – Part 1”
November 25, 2008 • written by Caroline Babula (‘09) / Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Sixty minutes absolutely flew by in “The Eclipse – Part 1.” For starters, Elle and Sylar are on a “Get the Cheerleader, destroy the world” type of mission. But, really, Elle just wants Sylar to stand up for himself and not do what anyone else wants. Arthur draws several... Read more »
Sophomores win crab soccer, followed by juniors, seniors and last, the freshmen
November 25, 2008 • written by Devon Braunstein (’10)/ Eastside Community Editor
Filed under News
The sophomores crawled right over the freshmen, juniors and seniors in their successful crab soccer victory, as they were the last team to survive. Teams were eliminated after the ball passed their defensive line three times. The freshmen lost in the beginning of the game. The seniors followed the... Read more »
Tug-of-war winner to be decided at Wednesday’s pep rally
November 25, 2008 • written by Nickee Plaksen ('10)/ Eastside Photo Editor
Filed under News
The classes tugged over another Spirit Week victory in the Dibart Gym tonight, November 24 at 7:30 p.m. The junior girls, swept away by both the freshmen and the sophomores, placed fourth overall. The sophomores came out with one win against the juniors, but took third overall due to their loss against... Read more »
Wednesday’s Bell Schedule
November 24, 2008 • written by Eastside Editorial Board
Filed under News
Homeroom: 8:00-8:06 1: 8:10-8:27 2: 8:31-8:48 3: 8:52-9:09 4: 9:13-9:30 5: 9:34-9:51 6: 9:55-10:12 7: 10:16-10:33 8: 10:37-10:55 Pep Rally: 11:00- 12:00 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Wednesday’s Bell Schedule", url: "http://www.eastside-online.org/news/wednesdays-bell-schedule/" }); Read More →
Jack’s Mannequin tours Philadelphia: A fan’s loyal attendance, plus backstory
November 24, 2008 • written by Caroline Babula (‘09) / Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Going to three concerts in exactly two years is by no means impressive, as there are some people who go to one, or more, concerts weekly. However, just over three years ago, I was ready to admit defeat and sit on the sidelines until the end of time (okay, maybe not that long). My favorite band, Jack’s... Read more »
Heroes “It’s Coming”
November 24, 2008 • written by Caroline Babula (’09) / Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Uncategorized
We last saw Arthur Petrelli beheading Usutu and about to cause a great deal of harm to Hiro. Well, it turns out, that while we all know Arthur is capable of implementing the unthinkable, he actually took some kind of pity on Hiro, only wiping out all his memories past 10 years old. Thus, when Ando tries... Read more »
Eagles at Ravens Recap
November 24, 2008 • written by Max Cohen ('12)
Filed under Sports
A week after a crushing tie with the Bengals, the Eagles were walloped by the Ravens 36-7. Not only was the game lost, but also fans now realize that one of the most prosperous eras in Eagles history is likely coming to a close. After a lackluster offensive performance by the offense, Andy Reid replaced... Read more »
Another strike threatens Hollywood
November 23, 2008 • written by Andrew Huff (’10)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Entertainment
Less than a year after the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike that put the entertainment industry on hold for 100days, the actors of the entertainment industry are preparing for their own match against Hollywood. Following in the steps of the WGA,the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), which represents actors... Read more »
Apparently not
November 23, 2008 • written by Nicolle Rochino ('10) Eastside Art Director
Filed under Comics
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A trip to America’s Video Game Expo goes a long way
November 23, 2008 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10)/Eastside Underground Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Underground
I’m just going to get this out of the way – I’m a nerd. Being a nerd, when I caught wind that America’s Video Game Expo was going to be taking place in the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia this weekend, I got excited. There was no way I was going to miss this one... Read more »
Economic recession visible in Cherry Hill
November 22, 2008 • written by Amanda Michelson ('10)/Eastside Community Editor
Filed under Community
Since the beginning of what is known as the “largest economic recession” since The Great Depression, businesses and large corporations have been suffering greatly. Recently, the nearby area has evidently been affected by the recession as well. According to the Security Exchange Commission,... Read more »
Zack Looking Back: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
November 22, 2008 • written by Zack Looking Back ('09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
About Zack Looking Back: Eastside Entertainment Editor Zack Rosenblatt (’09) will watch, discuss and review films from the past that he has yet to see. Every genre, be it comedy, romance or horror will be reviewed at some point, and movies dating back as far as the 60s and 70s are fair game. One... Read more »
First Homecoming dance a great success
November 22, 2008 • written by Sari Soffer (’10) and Devon Braunstein (’10)/Eastside News and Features Editor and Eastside Community Editor
Filed under News
Last night — due to the mastermind of SGA President Emily Zippilli (’09) — East students gathered in the DiBart Gym, styled in dresses and button-down shirts, to bask in the music of DJ Jack Frost. A number of tables lined the front of the gym allowing students to take a rest and enjoy... Read more »
Fantasy football column 12
November 21, 2008 • written by Scott Gross('09)/fantasy football beat writer
Filed under Sports
QBKurt Warner vs. NYG- Giants are a stingy defense but Warner has so many weapons that he should be fine at home. Drew Brees vs. GB- This should make for a high scoring game and Brees must step up if the Saints want to make a playoff run. He should have Bush now which should take pressure off of him. Jay... Read more »
Smiff exemplifying future of the music industry
November 21, 2008 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10)/Eastside Underground Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Underground
Scooter Smiff is the new Bruce Springsteen. His coalescing of various instruments from multiple genres creates a sound that reaches depths the likes of which no listener has heard before. It is unfathomable to anyone who has not heard a track off of his sampler, Head Of My Class, to understand the musicianship... Read more »
Wii Mario Kart takes over lunch periods
November 21, 2008 • written by Sharon Shapiro ('09)/Eastside Managing Editor
Filed under News
To kick off the Spirit Week lunch games in sixth period, a freshman, a sophomore, a junior and a senior were chosen to represent their classes in a Mario Kart competition. Projected by a Wii onto a will in Cafeteria 1, the game proved a true competition between the classes. As the participants started... Read more »
Mario Kart takes over lunch periods
November 21, 2008 • written by Sharon Shapiro (\'09)/Eastside Managing Editor
Filed under Uncategorized
To kick off the Spirit Week lunch games in sixth period, a freshman, a sophomore, a junior and a senior were chosen to represent their classes in a Mario Kart competition. Projected by a Wii onto a wall in Cafeteria 1, the game proved a true competition between the classes. As the participants started... Read more »
East in Action services community
November 20, 2008 • written by George Perilstein ('09)/ Eastside News/ Features Editor
Filed under News
No cups, no snacks, no problem. East in Action held their third meeting of the year today after school despite not having any cups to drink soda and lemonade. Members of the club decorated signs for their two-day hot chocolate sale, which will be held on December 9 and 11 before school. Last year, East... Read more »
Juniors surpass seniors after first day of Spirit Week
November 20, 2008 • written by Jami Goldschneider ('09)/Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
Filed under News
Today, Thursday, November 21, the juniors took the lead in Spirit Week 2008, when the student body was counted for wearing college gear for College Day. STANDINGS: 1st – Juniors (’10) 2nd – Sophomores (’11) 3rd – Seniors (’09) 4th – Freshman (’12) SHARETHIS.addEntry({... Read more »