William Tell concert review
February 28, 2009 • written by Caroline Babula (‘09) / Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
When most people think of William Tell, they think of a skilled marksmen with a crossbow, probably trying to hit an apple off of someone’s head. However, William Tell is also a solo artist, formerly of the band Something Corporate. The LA-based Tell visited Philadelphia last Friday, February 27,... Read more »
Santo reaches 1000 in 71-56 victory over Moorestown
February 26, 2009 • written by Noah Cohen ('09) and Mike Davis ('10)/Eastside Editor-in-Chief and Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
This afternoon at the DiBart Gym, history was made. In East’s 71-56 win over Moorestown High School, Chris Santo (’11) scored his 1000th point, becoming the first sophomore to ever reach this milestone in East history. Santo needed 31 points in order to achieve a total of 1,000 and he ended... Read more »
Marlowe (’10) plans the future of SGA
February 26, 2009 • written by Paige Hymson ('10)/ Eastside Sports Editor
Filed under News
The recent election of Bret Marlowe (’10) for student government president of next year school year provided him with immediate plans for the future of our school. “We’re going to start up right away,” Marlowe said. He plans to take original ideas and alter them in order to increase student... Read more »
Reviews From The Batcave: The Dark Phoenix Saga
February 25, 2009 • written by Brett Israel (’10)/Eastside Comics Columnist
Filed under Comics, Underground
When you think comics, big names such as Batman, Superman, Spiderman, etc. come to mind. However, in the Marvel universe, the group of heroes with the most series has to be the X-men. Ever since their start in 1963 they have been one of Marvel’s greatest super teams (with the only real competition... Read more »
House “The Softer Side”
February 25, 2009 • written by Caroline Babula (‘09) / Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
House is in a good mood. Yes, it’s true. He takes a case without a fight and even firsts asks for permission to take Wilson’s bagel. This can only mean one thing: House and Cuddy have slept together. Wilson charges into Cuddy’s office to accuse her of this, but she knows nothing of... Read more »
FDA simulates the spread of AIDs with paper cups and acidic fluid
February 25, 2009 • written by Devon Braunstein ('10)/Eastside Community Editor
Filed under News
Wednesday, February 25, the East’s Future Doctors of America Club (FDA) gathered in F084 for one of their last meetings of the 2008-09 school year. Liz Kim (’09), current President of FDA, opened the meeting with a short discussion about the upcoming elections for next year’s officer... Read more »
Athlete of the Week: Adam Schneider (’09); Varsity Boys’ Swimming
February 25, 2009 • written by Nate Mulberg ('10)/Eastside Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
On February 20, Schneider led the Cougars in winning the Central Jersey Public A Championship over Toms River North. East won the meet 117-53, as Schneider won the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke races individually. This championship advanced the Cougars to the state semifinals. In the state semifinals... Read more »
Art Club makes hemp necklaces to be sold at East’s Coffeehouse
February 25, 2009 • written by Sharon Shapiro ('09)/ Eastside Managing Editor
Filed under News
The members of Cherry Hill East’s Art Club are expanding the club’s role within the school. Led by club president Michelle Griffin (’09), the art club is currently creating hemp necklaces to be sold at East’s Coffeehouse. All of the proceeds from the coffeehouse, which is hosted by East’s... Read more »
SGA officers for 2009-2010 school year elected
February 24, 2009 • written by Jami Goldschneider ('09)/Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
Filed under News
Today, February 24, the entire student body was eligible to vote for the Student Government officers for next school year. Five positions were available, four vice presidents and one president, making it fair game for any of the ten candidates to win. Unlike the past few years, an entire male “office”... Read more »
SGA bowls at the Playdrome
February 24, 2009 • written by Noah Cohen ('09)/ Eastside Editor-in-chief
Filed under News
Student Government Association (SGA) Bowling Night was held tonight, February 22, from 7-9pm at the Playdrome. Officers and representatives from all grades were invited to the event. The night brought out school spirit, as some students wore specially designed shirts for the occasion. Pizza and soda... Read more »
German Club solely meets to practice soccer footwork
February 24, 2009 • written by Natalie Handali (‘10)
Filed under News
There’s a secret society that makes an appearance only after the final school bell has rung. The members come equipped with two nets, countless pairs of sneakers and one whistle. This group hides behind the alias “German Club,” but they do not practice speaking German. They practice... Read more »
JV boys’ basketball battles Pennsauken; lose 55-50
February 24, 2009 • written by Jolie Krooks ('09)/Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Sports
They start neck-and-neck, with the Cougar sustaining a hairline lead. However, with four minutes left in the first quarter, the Indians make a foul shot to make it 9-8. Once the Indians overtake the Cougars, the Cougars can not pounce back to take another lead. They do put up a fierce fight through... Read more »
Dan Melleby (’11) hits a three with ten seconds left to defeat Pennsauken 66-64
February 24, 2009 • written by George Perilstein ('09)/Eastside News/Features Editor
Filed under Sports
East varsity boy’s basketball team defeated Pennsauken today 66-64.Chris Santo (’11) led East with 34 points and Dan Melleby (’11) added 10 points of his own, including the game winning three point shot with 10 seconds left in the game. Santo gave the Cougars a late fourth quarter lead... Read more »
Boy’s Varsity Basketball: CHE-66; Pennsauken-64
February 24, 2009
Filed under Sports Scores
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Girl’s Varsity Basketball: CHE-56; Pennsauken-37
February 24, 2009
Filed under Sports Scores
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Heroes “Cold Wars”
February 24, 2009 • written by Caroline Babula (‘09) / Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
The purpose behind kidnapping Bennet is revealed right off the bat in “Cold Wars”: by drugging him first, Bennet becomes vulnerable so that Matt is able to get into his mind and go through his memories, enlightening our heroes on who is behind the hunt for them. Matt discovers that Bennet... Read more »
Hugh Jackman, 81st Annual Academy Awards host, brings music in leau of comedy
February 24, 2009 • written by Caroline Babula (‘09) / Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
The 81st Annual Academy Awards took place this last Sunday, February 22. There was one significant difference in these Oscars from prior years: the type of host. Usually, the host is some type of comedian. Past hosts include Bob Hope, Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Martin, Jon Stewart and Billy Crystal. However,... Read more »
Snakes on a Plane
February 23, 2009 • written by Ben Branfman (\'09)/Eastside Business Manager
Filed under Comics
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Habitat for Humanity helps build home in Beverly, New Jersey
February 23, 2009 • written by Sari Soffer (’10)/Eastside News/Features Editor
Filed under News
Students who shivered by the heaters today in class seem like fussy complainers compared to those who went on the Habitat for Humanity day-build today in Beverly, NJ. Six Habitat club members woke up this morning, left school at 8:15 and went to dry wall an un-built house for the less fortunate. “For... Read more »
Boys’ basketball hosts Cherry Hill East Invitational showcase tournament
February 23, 2009 • written by Nate Mulberg ('10)/Eastside Sports Editor
Filed under News, Sports
This past weekend, Cherry Hill East hosted the annual Cherry Hill East Invitational, a prestigious boy’s basketball showcase in which some of the top teams in South Jersey attend. The East Invitational is a huge fundraiser for the boy’s basketball program and hundreds upon hundreds of fans/viewers... Read more »
Oscar Reviews: The Reader
February 23, 2009 • written by Andrew Huff (’10)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Entertainment
Oscar Nominations (5): - Best Picture (Sidney Pollack, Anthony Minghella, Redmond Morris) - Actress (Kate Winslet) - Director (Stephen Daldry) - Adapted Screenplay (David Hare) - Cinematography (Roger Deakins, Chris Menges) The pages of a melancholy, tragic 47-year-long story unfold in Berlin, Germany,... Read more »
Oscar Reviews: Rachel Getting Married
February 23, 2009 • written by Andrew Huff (’10)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Entertainment
Oscar Nominations (1): - Actress (Anne Hathaway) A weekend with the family takes many twists and turns in the Jonathan Demme drama, Rachel Getting Married. Recovering alcoholic, Kym, struggling at the whim of personal demons, is let out of rehab for one weekend to see her sister, Rachel, get married. Anne... Read more »
East boys basketball loses to West 55-50 in overtime
February 22, 2009 • written by George Perilstein ('09)/Eastside News/Features Editor
Filed under Sports
The Cherry Hill East boys basketball team lost in overtime yesterday 55-50 to rival Cherry Hill West. Chris Santo (‘11) led all scorers with 28 points, while grabbing 8 rebounds. The Cougars were dominant in the first quarter, holding West’s 6-8 center Chris Gephardt (’10) to three points... Read more »
Richard Selznick of Cooper University Hospital publishes first book
February 22, 2009 • written by Devon Braunstein ('10)/Eastside Community Editor
Filed under Community
Richard Selznick, Founder and Director of the Cooper Learning Center at Cooper University Hospital, has just published his first book, The Shut-Down Learner: Helping Your Academically Discouraged Child. In order to write The Shut-Down Learner, Dr. Selznick used his experience at the Cooper Learning... Read more »
Background and speeches of East’s presidential and vice presidential candidates
February 21, 2009 • written by Eastside Editorial Board
Filed under News
Avra Bossov (’11) Background 1. What position are you applying for and why? I am applying for SGA Vice President. This position signifies the potential to truly make an impact on the East student body. As I walk through the halls of East, I notice that we are lacking a sense of community to a certain... Read more »
Bi-Weekly Entertainment Update
February 21, 2009 • written by Andrew Huff ('10)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Humor
Oscars: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, too, has been hit hard by the economic recession. Next Sunday the Academy Awards will be televised, but some changes from past ceremonies will be made. The most notable change will be the absence of the actual statuettes themselves. In a statement... Read more »
Oscar Reviews: Frost/Nixon
February 20, 2009 • written by Andrew Huff (’10)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Entertainment
Oscar Nominations (5): - Best Picture (Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Eric Fellner) - Actor (Frank Langella) - Director (Ron Howard) - Adapted Screenplay (Peter Morgan) - Film Editing (Mike Hill, Daniel P. Hanley)Cheery, but washed up, talk show host David Frost needed a break to revive his dimming career.... Read more »
Oscar Reviews: Wall-E
February 20, 2009 • written by Avra Bossov (’11)/Eastside Global Commentary Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Oscar Nominations (6): - Best Animated Feature Film (Andrew Stanton) - Best Original Screenplay (Andrew Stanton, Jim Reardon, Pete Docter) - Best Original Score (Thomas Newman) - Best Original Song- “Down to Earth” (Peter Gabriel) - Best Sound (Tom Myers, Ben Burtt, Michael Sermanick) -... Read more »
Oscar Reviews: Curious Case of Benjamin Button
February 20, 2009 • written by Emily McCready ('11)/Eastside Editorial Assistant
Filed under Entertainment
Oscar Nominations (13): - Best Picture (Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Cean Chaffin) - Director (David Fincher) - Actor (Brad Pitt) - Adapted Screenplay (Eric Roth) - Supporting Actress (Taraji P. Henson) - Art Direction (Donald Graham Burt, Victor J. Zolfo) - Cinematography (Claudio Miranda) - Costume... Read more »
Oscar Reviews: Doubt
February 20, 2009 • written by Caroline Babula (’09) and Ashley Drazen (’09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor and Eastside Staff
Filed under Entertainment
Oscar Nominations (5): - Actress (Meryl Streep) - Adapted Screenplay (John Patrick Shanley) - Supporting Actor (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) - Supporting Actress (Viola Davis) - Supporting Actress (Amy Adams) Doubt. Everyone feels it at one point or another. It is also the premise of director John Patrick... Read more »
Oscar Reviews: Revolutionary Road
February 20, 2009 • written by Andrew Huff (’10)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Entertainment
Oscar Nominations (3): - Supporting Actor (Michael Shannon) - Art Direction (Kristi Zea, Debra Schutt) - Costume Design (Albert Wolsky) As with any young couple, Frank and April Wheeler felt an instant connection, yet their marital bliss dissipated with the blink of an eye. The move from the city to... Read more »
Oscar Reviews: Milk
February 20, 2009 • written by Zack Rosenblatt (\'09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Oscar Nominations (8): - Best Picture (Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen) - Actor (Sean Penn) - Director (Gus Van Sant) - Original Screenplay (Dustin Lance Black) - Supporting Actor (Josh Brolin) - Costume Design (Danny Glicker) - Film Editing (Elliot Graham) - Original Score (Danny Elfman) In light of the ban... Read more »
Girl’s Varsity Basketball: CHE-40; Washington Twp.-39
February 19, 2009
Filed under Sports Scores
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Boy’s Varsity Basketball: CHE-55; Washington Twp.-52
February 19, 2009
Filed under Sports Scores
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