Nuclear power should be used despite setbacks
November 15, 2011 • Gabrielle Okun ('13)/Eastside staff
At Centraco Nuclear site in Paris; located near the Mediterranean Sea, there was a nuclear waste explosion. Though, “the accident was under control in an hour” said agency; the explosion killed one person, severely burnt another and hurt three other workers. The agency said that “the explosion... Read more »
Terror gone profitable
October 23, 2011 • Alexa Garber ('12)/Eastside staff
9/11 is a date we all promise to never forget. But when does remembering take a turn for the worst? Around the date this year, I expected the usual newscasts, videos, and pictures blasting TV. Who knew that what we would be faced with was merchandising? It seemed like everyone had a specialized product-... Read more »
Voices against Kyleigh’s Law get louder
July 11, 2011 • Amy Myers ('13)/ Eastside Opinions Editor
In order to provide a more ‘aware’ audience when near teenage drivers, New Jersey issued a requirement of red decals on the license plates of cars with probationary licenses under the age of 21. Kyleigh’s Law originated from the death of a 16-year-old who died in a car accident at the fault the... Read more »
It is possible to have a ball in gym class
May 28, 2011 • Kaylin Magosin ('14)/ Eastside Staff
Sweaty. Boring. Annoying. When you think of gym class, these words fit the stereotype. If you are athletic, gym seems to be a waste of time because you already participate in exercise after school. If sports are not your thing, then participating in gym leads to a dreaded embarrassing moment. ... Read more »
Open the court for East courtyard
May 26, 2011 • Sydney Gore (’11)/Eastside Staff
The layout of Cherry Hill East is somewhat similar to that of a maze. The only difference is that East’s maze is composed of bricks, and the tricky dead ends are made up of four courtyards. One of the courtyards connects the two cafeterias while the other is located near the Photography and art rooms.... Read more »
Are the books fading away?
May 16, 2011 • Ajay Nadig ('13)/Eastside Staff
The library is a place full of books, multimedia resources and serves as a quiet place to study and get things done. But do students actually take advantages of these opportunities? Arun Reddy, (‘13), a library regular, says that he sees the library as just a place to do homework... Read more »
Turitin.com should be discontinued
May 10, 2011 • Gilana Levavi ('14)/Eastside Staff
A vast world, the Internet is full of virtues and vices alike. One website, turnitin.com, is deemed by the Cherry Hill School District as virtuous; so virtuous, that a teacher can give a student a “zero” on an assignment based on what this website says. “When teachers make students use turnit.com,... Read more »
SGA should not have meetings during school
May 6, 2011 • Bryan Sheehan (’13)/ Eastside Editorial Assistant
(Comic by Leena Lari (’12)/ Eastside Staff) In society, government is one of the most important parts of a community. Throughout most of the world, all communities, from small towns to large cities, government takes precedence in all of the decisions and actions. In Cherry Hill East, the Student... Read more »
Student Government should have meetings during school
May 2, 2011 • Adam Rosenthal (‘12) and Michael Berkowitz (‘12)/Eastside Staff
Student Government holds its meetings during the school day, and one question is commonly brought upon us; why should SGA members be allowed to hold meetings during school? Why should certain students miss class for a meeting that could take place after school? For one, a large percentage of Student... Read more »
Benchmarks should warm the bench:
March 14, 2011 • Carly Zive ('13)/Eastside staff
Benchmarks, or any accumulative test for that matter, typically aren’t the highlight of a student’s high school career. Studying a single chapter of work for a class tends to be extremely stressful. Thus, studying for more than one chapter is even more difficult. In many courses, specifically Science... Read more »
Make copies, reduce copying
March 14, 2011 • Amy Myer's ('13)/Eastside staff
Tests, quizzes and quests; every student has to take them. Some East teachers offer different copies of tests or quizzes to prevent other students from knowing the answers prior to taking the test. Yet, a large percentage of the teachers only offer one copy of the assessment. This gives students with... Read more »
School rules often unecessary
February 28, 2011 • Dan Fabi ('12)/Eastside staff
To survive in the high school world, students must follow the rules. Do no interrupt class by yelling or speaking out of turn to keep the class moving smoothly; do not start fights to keep the hallways clean from violence or interruption; and definitely do not wear a hat to…uh…wait, why can’t you... Read more »
Sparknotes cheats students of creativity and thought
February 20, 2011 • Nick Mitchell ('13)/ Eastside Staff
In recent decades, students have been relying on technology more and more. Instead of actually doing work manually, students today use PowerPoint presentations, Microsoft word, e-boards, and many other technological aids to help assist them with their schoolwork. Among these technological aids lies a... Read more »
Promiscuous television should be censored, influencing teen population
February 16, 2011 • Sydney Gore ('11)/Eastside staff
In a society where knowledge is easily accessible on the Internet and anything can be shown on television, the generation of 2010 no longer separates business from pleasure. America’s youth is becoming corrupted by television and brainwashed to engage in activities that they are too inexperienced to... Read more »
Homework should be reserved for weekdays only
February 16, 2011 • Bridget Linchuk ('12)/Eastside staff
During the school year, weekends are the only time students can have free time to spend with their family and friends, unlike weekdays when students are piled on with loads of homework given by teachers. Students should not have homework on the weekends because it interferes with other obligations such... Read more »
Freshman year: a lesson in time management
January 28, 2011 • Kaylin Magosin ('14)/ Eastside Staff
Throughout life, there will be times when you are new at something. Starting high school is one of those times. Staring middle school or a new sports team are all new experiences, too. However, high school is harder. Yes, for middle school you have to face fitting in, deciding where you fit in,... Read more »
Marijuana should stay illegal
December 6, 2010 • Carly Zive ('12)/Eastside staff
In the United States today, 2.7 million people are abusing drugs. One of the most popular drugs among those abused is marijuana, which is technically known as cannabis, but commonly referred to as pot, weed, and hash, among other names. Many people, especially teens, experience peer pressure causing... Read more »
Schools need to recognize national holidays
October 16, 2010 • Gina Villecco ('11)/ Eastside Humor Editor
Holiday: (n) a day fixed by law or custom on which ordinary business is suspended in commemoration of some event or in honor of some person. According to this definition, holidays are celebrated by taking off of work or school because of specific religious days or memorable moments in history. However,... Read more »
Summer reading hinders students’ experiences
August 16, 2010 • Lindsey Duboff ('12)/ Eastside Opinions Editor
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 • Molly Birnbaum ('10)/ For Eastside
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 • Alyssa Guckin (‘12)/ For Eastside
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 • Taylor Brody ('11)/ For Eastside
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 • Jason Cominetto ('10)/Eastside Underground Editor
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 • Naveen Yarlagadda ('11)/Eastside Staff
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 • Naveen Yarlagadda ('11)
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 • Noah Cohen ('09)/Eastside Editor-in-Chief
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 • Charlie Feinerman (’09)/Eastside Staff
“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 • Dan Perlman ('10)/Eastside Global Commentary Editor
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 • Scott Kessler (‘09)/Eastside Opinions Editor
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 • Eastside Editorial Board
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 • Eastside Editorial Board
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 • Naveen Yarlagadda ('11)/ Eastside staff
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 • Naveen Yarlagadda ('11)/ For Eastside
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 • Andrea Maeng (’09)/ Eastside Staff
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 »
