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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

Daves Hot Chicken in the Ellisburg Shopping Center.

Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Cherry Hill

Dino Russo, Eastside Staff April 15, 2024

Dave’s Hot Chicken– named the fastest growing restaurant chain in the U.S. in 2022– has recently opened in Cherry Hill, in the Ellisburg Circle Shopping Center. Dave’s features Nashville-style...

Cherry Hill Health and Racque Club offers a gym for women.

Strike It Strong event fosters female empowerment

Erin Watkins, Eastside Staff April 15, 2024

The “Strike It Strong” charity event on January 21 was a big hit with 45 women raising money for a women’s shelter, while at the same time learning self-defense. The idea of the “Strike it Strong”...

Raising Cane’s serves up the Three Finger Combo for take-out.

Raising Cane’s brings a new taste to the community

Gabrielle Levine, Eastside Community Editor April 15, 2024

While Chick-fil-A has seemed to be the biggest contender for fried chicken in the past, Cherry Hill brings a new contestant to the table. Raising Cane’s has made a name for itself locally since it opened...

PODCAST: Eastside tries Crumbl Cookies (St. Paddy’s Day Edition)

In this podcast episode, Ava Crawley ('25), Taylor Goodman ('25), Michelle Bookbinder ('25), and Matt Berkery ('25) try Crumbl cookies for the week of 3/11/24-3/17/24. The six festive St. Paddy's themed...

The Franklin Avenue Dish at the deli.

New deli opens in Short Hills Complex: Radin’s Delicatessen

Dino Russo, Eastside Staff March 3, 2024

Radin’s Delicatessen, owned by Russ Cowan, has finally opened in Short Hills, replacing the old Short Hills Deli in the area. The deli is named after the Radin siblings, a commemoration of their popular...

Some of the art displayed at Croft Farm.

Croft Farm holds their annual “I Heart Art” show

Julia Skoufalos, Eastside Staff March 2, 2024

On February 13th, 15th, 20th, and 22nd, Croft Farms held their annual “I Heart Art” youth art show. Cherry Hill students, grades K-8, entered an art piece of their choice to display their talent. The...

The community commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The community commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Julia Skoufalos, Eastside Staff March 1, 2024

On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. voiced his dream for equality, calling for universal acceptance of all races and creeds. Now, over 60 years later, his dream is still celebrated as individuals...

Bianca’s Kids makes dreams come true for children in need

Bianca’s Kids makes dreams come true for children in need

Claire Ding, Eastside Staff March 1, 2024

As children, Disney told listeners that, “If you keep on believing, the dreams that you wish for will come true.” But sometimes, life isn’t a fairytale. In August 2010, Bianca Yodice, a woman...

A crowd waits in line to enter the BAPS Hindu Temple in Edison, New Jersey.

Edison provides a hub of South Asian culture

Manar Hadi and Rachna Mohan March 1, 2024

The Indian diaspora is one of the largest in the world, leaving traces of India in all parts of the world from London to New York City. These mass populations integrate influences from the Indian subcontinent...

One of the Lego displays at the exhibit.

The Art of the Brick: The world’s largest display of LEGO art returns to The Franklin Institute

Gina Park, Eastside Staff February 29, 2024

At the world’s largest display of LEGO art at The Franklin Institute, a new dimension—merging Pop Art and Surrealism— takes form, brick by brick. Created by renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya,...

Participating in community service not only betters the world, but also creates closer bonds between members of the community.

Why community service matters

Barbara Armstrong, Eastside Art Director February 20, 2024

For many high school students, as college and other opportunities become increasingly competitive, many find themselves trying to delve deeper into activities that will “boost” their resume. One of...

The outside of the Cherry Hill Public Library

Checking out the chapters of my library life

Manar Hadi, Eastside Opinions Editor February 18, 2024

A 7-year-old me stumbled up to the librarian’s desk with a stack of thick books higher than my head. The librarian giggles at me and my mother rushes towards me, lecturing that I wouldn’t be able to...

A fun sign inside Pizza Twist.

Pizza Twist turns pizza into a multicultural fusion

Michelle Bookbinder, Eastside Community Editor February 7, 2024

Throughout Cherry Hill, there’s no shortage of pizza places to get your fix of classic, cheesy goodness. However, among this plethora of pizza locations, Pizza Twist sets itself apart. Located on Evesham...

Students in Mrs. Morgan’s class visit Grounds For Sculpture.

“Night Forms: Infinite Wave” illuminates a new era of art

Isabelle Berger, Eastside Global Commentary Editor January 31, 2024

Grounds For Sculpture is a unique 42-acre garden that blends art and nature seamlessly. It has had various exhibits in the past, but its 2021 Night Forms exhibit was perhaps its most popular. It was...

Voorhees Ballet Theater dancers perform as snowflakes in “The Nutcracker.”

The Voorhees Ballet Theater turns toward accessibility

Sophia Liu, Eastside Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2024

Lights up on sparkling snowflakes, dancing flowers and the unforgettable story of a young girl and her Christmas gift brought to life. For the 35th year, the Voorhees Ballet Theatre, a South Jersey student...

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