Summer reading hinders students’ experiences
August 16, 2010 • written by Lindsey Duboff ('12)/ Eastside Opinions Editor
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It is a hot June day and kids throughout Cherry Hill East receive a piece of paper in English class that little do they know, will change their summers. It is that same sheet they get every year and upon receipt, immediately want to tear into shreds. Although summer reading is assigned every year, it... Read more »
Fashion student gives valuable advice
May 12, 2010 • written by Molly Birnbaum ('10)/ For Eastside
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Since the beginning of time, fashion has been an innate part of the human life. As years went on, leaves turned into cloth, and people began to focus more and more on the actual appearance of clothing. Today, every person has his or her own individual style, even if that means a simple white cotton... Read more »
Put the lock in locker
January 28, 2010 • written by Alyssa Guckin (‘12)/ For Eastside
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Students walk into the locker room, throw their bags in a locker, change into their shorts and t-shirt, and slam their lockers shut. After this daily routine, students don’t bother to lock their lockers, and they just leave. After 45 minutes of P.E., the bell rings to signal that gym is over. Finally,... Read more »
Vick’s second chance
August 24, 2009 • written by Taylor Brody ('11)/ For Eastside
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Nobody saw this coming. Neither did I. That’s until my father called me with the news: “The Eagles signed Michael Vick!” After a few minutes of “What the…” and “Wow!”, it drew on me that many people weren’t going to be happy with this signing…not... Read more »
Ticketmaster: a legal scam?
May 12, 2009 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10)/Eastside Underground Editor
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Let’s not beat around the bush here: the music industry is spiraling downwards. With the possibility of illegal downloading of music reaching the general public a few years ago, the activity has only increased to new heights in succession with the new lows of the economy. In other words, people... Read more »
Reform necessary in American healthcare
May 10, 2009 • written by Naveen Yarlagadda ('11)/Eastside Staff
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A patient walks into a medical practice and wishes to have appropriate medical treatment for her irritated arm. The patient presents an insurance card to the secretary but is denied treatment because her insurance company is not accepted by the practice. Forty-seven million Americans per year are rejected... Read more »
Microwave dinner not the safest bet
February 7, 2009 • written by Naveen Yarlagadda ('11)
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When Percy Spencer invented the microwave, it changed the world dramatically. People would no longer have to wait endless hours while cooking their food in an old-fashioned oven. Instead, using the microwave has allowed them to cook food in just seconds. According to the medical website Mercola.com,... Read more »
The gamer, not the game itself, responsible for violence
January 25, 2009 • written by Noah Cohen ('09)/Eastside Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Opinions, Underground
When one enters the virtual world, one can feel an odd sense of freedom and uncertainty. Video games today have grown to newer heights and the virtual world has become more intense as a result. Often criticized for their harmful effects on their users, violent and sexual video games have become increasingly... Read more »
High school rankings important and helpful for East students
January 18, 2009 • written by Charlie Feinerman (’09)/Eastside Staff
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“Top High Schools”: a title found every year on magazines around the country, but yet some people doubt the rankings’ importance. I want to clarify that the rankings are extremely important for any student that attends high school. For one, high school rankings allow prospective students... Read more »
President names have popular potential
November 2, 2008 • written by Dan Perlman ('10)/Eastside Global Commentary Editor
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In traditional American fashion this election is both irritatingly boring and ubiquitous. Two liberal-conservative candidates, one neoliberal ideology, one more televised heartbeat of the homeostatic Empire-and boy am I glad it’ll be over soon! (It’s never really over.)No matter who wins... Read more »
Online courses fail to approach teachers
October 23, 2008 • written by Scott Kessler (‘09)/Eastside Opinions Editor
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Online courses serve several functions for many students; one is to offer them a course in a relatively stress-free environment, while another is to open up a place in their schedules for a more typically preferred class. Meanwhile, other students attempt to skirt notoriously difficult in-school courses... Read more »
East needs more active role in turning “green”
October 23, 2008 • written by Eastside Editorial Board
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We’ve all witnessed the new “green” fashion statement, producing attire spreading the message to saving the world by stopping global warming, However, no matter how many “go green” T-shirts a student or teacher may own, it is the action we take that truly affects the world: REDUCE Print... Read more »
New policy needs to be reformed
October 22, 2008 • written by Eastside Editorial Board
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As East students poured into the building this September, they entered a place where many changes had been implemented. Some changes were visible, others literally behind walls. While the new piping and construction are essentially invisible, the renewed ban on electronics and hats has made an immediate... Read more »
News reports publish illegal ages of chinese gymnasts
August 22, 2008 • written by Naveen Yarlagadda ('11)/ Eastside staff
Filed under Global Commentary, Opinions
The camera zooms in on a pale young girl’s face drenched in make-up. The crowd roars and flashes go off everywhere as Yang Yilin of China’s women’s gymnastics team takes her position to compete. Her eyes move in every direction as if wishing that so many people would not be watching her. She throws... Read more »
Student reflects on grammar in the classroom
July 19, 2008 • written by Naveen Yarlagadda ('11)/ For Eastside
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A student walks into a classroom and sits down. He turns his head to the board, and immediately his arms sweat and his head aches with confusion as the board reads “Grammar Final Next Week.” His stomach tightens and he sits there thinking about how to pass the exam. This is just what a typical... Read more »
For Your Fashion [13]
March 17, 2008 • written by Andrea Maeng (’09)/ Eastside Staff
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There are some girls who have had their prom dress chosen since December. There are those who have no idea where to start. Hopefully this Prom Special will help you find the best and most flattering dress for you! Before picking a dress, I recommend doing some thinking and research. This is so that you... Read more »
Brett Favre’s retirement only temporary?
March 12, 2008 • written by Nate Mulberg ('10)/ Eastside Staff
Filed under Opinions, Sports
Here is a question that I can not seem to figure out. Did Brett Favre die or something? Sure this may be a bit of a foolish question, but I have good reason to wonder. With all of the dramatic media coverage on his retirement, it sure seems like Favre has been placed “down under”. I was watching... Read more »
School uniforms
February 27, 2008 • written by Blaze Gregorio ('08)/ Eastside Staff
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Have you ever been judged by what you were wearing? Have you ever judged someone because of what he or she was wearing? Have you ever felt self-conscious about the clothes you wear or how they look? Or maybe you just don’t like the idea of having to pick out a new outfit every day for school. If you... Read more »
For Your Fashion [12]
February 11, 2008 • written by Andrea Maeng (’09)/ Eastside Staff
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-Two fashion brands will be coming to Target. -This month, Target will be offering Converse One Star clothes and shoes. This includes plenty of exclusive henleys, hoodies, denim skirts, outerwear, and knit dresses. Plus, classic tennis shoes and skimmers in black, white, bright colors, and if you dare:... Read more »
MTV or WWTGWTMMOTHTV?
January 27, 2008 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10)/ Eastside Staff
Filed under Entertainment, Opinions
The latest in music news, music videos, emerging artists and programs devoted to the musical arts: despite what was once claimed, not all of these can be found on MTV. When MTV launched in 1981, it was the country’s source of music videos and music news from around the world, packed conveniently... Read more »
No second chances for Vick and celebrities
January 27, 2008 • written by Nate Mulberg ('10)/ Eastside Staff
Filed under Opinions, Sports
Have you ever heard of someone retaining his or her job after committing murder? Chances are, you probably have not. However, that may soon change thanks in large part to the infamous actions of former NFL phenomenon Michael Vick. After pleading guilty to participating in a dog-fighting conspiracy in... Read more »
For Your Fashion [11]
January 13, 2008 • written by Andrea Maeng (’09)/ Eastside Staff
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- Stella McCartney had to take a break from fashion design because she was giving birth to her third child, a son. Her newest son is named Beckett and I’m sure his older brother and sister are thrilled! They’re so lucky to have a great fashion designer as a parent and not to mention the Beatle legend... Read more »
For Your Fashion [9]
December 19, 2007 • written by Andrea Maeng (’09)/ Eastside Staff
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Victoria Beckham has talents other than singing for the Spice Girls and taking care of her three boys. She has picked clothes for her friends Jennifer Lopez and Katie Holmes and has now turned to dress Jack Nicholson. For a shoot for Parade Magazine, she picked wardrobe for the actor. ”I used to do... Read more »
For Your Fashion [8]
December 2, 2007 • written by Andrea Maeng (’09)/ Eastside Staff
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Kirsten Dunst will star in Miu Miu’s (Prada’s younger sister brand) Spring-Summer 2008 ad campaign. Other celebrities in other ads include: - Victoria Beckham as the star of Marc Jacob’s Spring/Summer 2008 ad campaign. It is going to be interesting to see her not as her glamorous self but as something... Read more »
Partisan poltics hamper progress in Congress
November 18, 2007 • written by Michael Feinberg ('08)/ Eastside Staff
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As we begin the primary season of the 2008 Presidential Election it is important to look at the government the future president will be inheriting. In the first six years as President of the United States, President Bush has overseen the worst terrorist attack on America in recent history, a massive... Read more »
For Your Fashion [7]
November 11, 2007 • written by Andrea Maeng (’09)/ Eastside Staff
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Bravo held a special event on November 6th, 2007 for Season 4 of Project Runway- an actual fashion show for the new contestants with clothes they had already designed in the past. The contestants seem to be very talented, and Tim Gunn even says that this season may be the most talented group yet. I’ve... Read more »
For Your Fashion [6]
November 5, 2007 • written by Andrea Maeng (’09)/ Eastside Staff
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Here are some previews for the highly anticipated fourth season of Project Runway! It’s Sew Time! If you missed the introductions to the designers, see For Your Fashion [4]. Preview of the first challenge! -Speaking of Project Runway, last season’s winner Jeffrey Sebelia has launched a new line... Read more »
For Your Fashion [5]
October 28, 2007 • written by Andrea Maeng (’09)/ Eastside Staff
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The thought “fashion column for a school newspaper?” has probably crossed your mind. So here are some school related fashion happenings. -Bebe, Marc Jacobs, Gwen Stefani, and Diane Von Furstenberg as upscale designers have filed copyright infringement lawsuits against retailer Forever 21. I think... Read more »
For Your Fashion [4]
October 21, 2007 • written by Andrea Maeng (’09)/ Eastside Staff
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Ugly is the new Beautiful The hit show Ugly Betty is in full swing with its second (not to mention star studded) season. So far, fashion designer Kenneth Cole has appeared as the honoree of the “Black and White Ball” hosted by the Meade family. But the special appearances do not stop there. James... Read more »
For Your Fashion [3]
October 14, 2007 • written by Andrea Maeng (’09)/ Eastside Staff
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If fashion were a person, he/she would be polygamous because there are just so many things that the Fashion Industry can be paired with to create a beautiful symbiotic relationship. Read on to find out for yourself! Business - Hollister and A|X Armani Exchange are coming soon to Cherry Hill Mall (dates... Read more »
For Your Fashion [2]
October 6, 2007 • written by Andrea Maeng (’09)/ For Eastside
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Note: Look at the album of pictures at the end to get a richer understanding of the recent fashion trends. Is Fashion Frivolous? friv·o·lous (adj.) 1. Unworthy of serious attention; trivial: a frivolous novel. 2. Inappropriately silly: a frivolous purchase. [Middle English, probably from Latin frīvolus,... Read more »
For Your Fashion [1]
September 29, 2007 • written by Andrea Maeng (’09)/ For Eastside
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It’s finally happened! The ultimate source for what’s going on in fashion can now be found as a part of the school (online) newspaper. Whether you’re too busy juggling sports/activities and academics, or dealing with the things that come as part of being a teenager, its no excuse to be oblivious... Read more »
Supreme Dictator, George W. Bush?
August 17, 2007 • written by Dan Perlman ('10)/ Eastside Opinions Editor
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One week. One week from the time I write this (August 17), that’s how long I give our current form of government to last before the final, killing blow to our bourgeois democracy is delivered—and not the good kind. The Texan Tyrant has been vomiting fascism at an astounding rate these past few months.... Read more »
Class ranking paints a misleading picture
July 19, 2007 • written by Karly Bader ('08)/ Eastside Opinions Editor
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This year I will join my fellow seniors in the frantic and nerve-racking task of applying to the colleges and universities of my choice. When I send in my formal application, the admissions officers will consider many factors in deciding whether or not to grant me entrance into their school: SAT I and... Read more »