Becoming a convicted felon. Going to prison for up to five years. Being fined as much as $250,000. Not being allowed to attain citizenship as an immigrant. Exclusion from ever participating in federal...

The goal of “Liberty and Justice for All” is to create thoughtful dialogue around important issues in our society. With that goal in mind, the column will occasionally host guest writers, who will...

“Liberty and Justice for All” is a column about issues of equality. Or is it about issues of equity? Are they different? Does it matter? I think it does. It matters because the words we use matter,...

When it comes to conspiracy theories, people debate about which aspects are true and how to view them. Although conspiracy theories evoke great speculation, they compensate with explanations for unknown...

When you sit down to watch the latest hit movie or your next great Netflix binge, do you see someone on the screen who looks like you? For most straight, white, cisgender Americans, the answer is most...

Historical literature often portrays men as the cornerstones of our past. However, beneath these works lie the countless unrecognized women who shaped the world. For example, while most know of Paul Revere’s...

The end of zoom meetings, pajama bottoms, and the endless cycles of scary news was a hope for many people as the number of covid cases decreased, vaccine rates increased and the curve plateaued. As the...

“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” In other words, a person’s sex cannot be used as a reason to discriminate...

The guidance system regarding the time it takes to drop a class and add a class at Cherry Hill High School East is effective and does not need to be changed. The deadline to drop or add a class is October...

If someone asks you to refer to them with “they/them/theirs” pronouns, it is your basic duty as a human to respect and follow their request. The same applies to “he/him/his,” “she/her/hers,”...

As a bright eyed fifth grader with a thirst for imagination, the magical world of Hogwarts or the adventures of the Mysterious Benedict Society, fueled my love to not only take in stories but also write...

About two years ago, I wrote one of the most popular articles in Eastside Online history. At the time, I was a journalistic novice, having just published my first print story a few weeks prior. When I...

After a full year since the events of January 6, 2021, it is important to reflect upon the ongoing struggles in the United States of America. On this day one year ago, American citizens, supported by the...

The Covid-19 pandemic, which is markedly rampant within the East community and the other Cherry Hill schools, following the outbreak of the Omicron variant, leaves the Cherry Hill Public School district...

Over the years, mental health issues have become more prevalent in society and are starting to gain recognition for the damage they cause in people’s everyday lives. However, there are still preconceived...