Freshman class elections results

September 30, 2009  

Elections for the Freshman Class of 2013 Student Government officers occurred today. Voting participation was high all throughout lunch periods.   The winners include: President: Greg Weinstock Vice Presidents: Andrew Adler, Ravin Patel and Mason Stevens   Thanks to all who voted today and for all... Read more »

Videogame Expo comes to Philadelphia

September 30, 2009 • Dillon Rosenblatt ('11)/ Eastside Editorial Assistant  

From Super Nintendo to Sega Dreamcast to Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii, video gaming systems have taken over the world’s youth. Over 97 percent of kids from ages 13-18 have played or still play some sort of video game. These kids are the ones who make up the attendance at the Video Game Expo; the place... Read more »

College Essay Course causes less need for teachers’ help

September 30, 2009 • Sari Soffer ('10)/ Eastside Editor-in-chief  

The senior class of 2010, as many classes preceding them, was given the opportunity to sign up for a weeklong summer College Essay Course. Though all teachers and students find this course to be immensely helpful in the college application process, it has changed teachers’ influence on students’... Read more »

Phillies in final days of regular season

September 30, 2009 • Gavin Botel ('11)/For Eastside  

As the Phillies enter a 7 game home-stand starting with a four game series against the Houston Astros and ending with a three game series with the Florida Marlins, the Phils team and the Phillies fans both should be very optimistic. The magic number to clinch the NL East title for a third consecutive... Read more »