The Blue & Gold

The official newspaper of Chamblee High School, preserving the past for the future today!

The official newspaper of Chamblee High School, preserving the past for the future today!

The Blue & Gold

The official newspaper of Chamblee High School, preserving the past for the future today!

The Blue & Gold

It made the top three! Photo by Nadia Norman

My Top Three Movies

Nadia Norman, Staff Writer December 27, 2023

Have you ever experienced a day where you’re just tired of watching mediocre movies and while scrolling through your streaming platforms you can find anything to watch? Then all of a sudden you stumble...

A photo of part of the inside of a Chick-Fil-A. Photo by Anna Kate Flood

A Definitive Guide To Ordering At Chick-Fil-A

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer December 26, 2023

I love Chick-Fil-A. I have tried almost everything on the menu and found the best options and the worst options to purchase. Over the past years, I have changed up my order many times and have finally...

A nativity scene. Photo by Teresita Trujillo

CHRISTtmas

Teresita Trujillo, Staff Writer December 24, 2023

Christmas is a long-awaited holiday for so many people; some for the gifts, others for the food, and for those like me the good news.  Christmas for believers is a time to rejoice because through this...

Perfect PSAT/NMSQT score. Photo by Lyvia Huang

What Is Intelligence?

Lyvia Huang, Editor December 23, 2023

What does it mean for a person to be smart? There are many quantifiers of intelligence, especially for students, such as IQ tests, standardized tests, and grades/GPA. Many students might consider a smart...

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It’s Not That Deep

Shea Parker, Staff Writer December 22, 2023

“It's not that deep” is a phrase that has become an everyday saying for me. If something is going wrong in my life, that is my response. Some may view this as an unhealthy or maybe even toxic response,...

Steve Lacy and Foushee perform at Re:SET Atlanta. Photo by Simran Kukreja

Ranking Every Concert I’ve Been To 

Simran Kukreja, Staff Writer December 21, 2023

Here we go: #1 - Re:SET Atlanta: Steve Lacy The love I have for Steve Lacy and his music is incomparable to any music artist I listen to. I have been a fan of his for three years now, and seeing...

A nostalgic taste like no other. Photo by Addison Lyons

My Love Letter To Hot Chocolate 

Addison Lyons, Staff Writer December 19, 2023

As the weather cools and the days get darker, I often scout for a warm beverage that is not too sugary but delivers a sensational and glorious feeling that soothes the body and soul. On countless occasions,...

Is it real or is it fake? Does it matter? Photo by Fred Avett

Branching Out For the Holidays: The Best Kind Of Christmas Tree

Ell Bowers, Staff Writer December 17, 2023

The bright lights lining every house in the neighborhood, the stockings hanging above the mantle, and that fresh scent of pine hitting your nose as you enter the house are all signs that the holidays are...

A Buche De Noel cake made by the writer in her family for Christmas. Photo courtesy of the writer

My Favorite Holiday Foods to Eat and Make

Erin Myers-Beck, Staff Writer December 17, 2023

Photo Caption- A Buche De Noel cake made by the writer in her family for Christmas- Courtesy of the writer   Everyone has their own favorite holiday foods, but my family has a tradition of making...

Two coffee mugs with a crimp handle. Photo by Miles Forshay

A Climber’s Holiday Wish List

Miles Forshay, Staff Writer December 17, 2023

With the holidays coming around, many people around the world are thinking of what they want when their friends inevitably ask, “What do you want for Christmas?” A common feeling among many is having...

The Death Of Black Friday Deals

Monserat Olivera, Staff Writer December 16, 2023

I’ve always loved the color pallet of Thanksgiving. The dark orange color of the pumpkin pie is complemented by the burgundy cranberry sauce and the brown, slightly overcooked, dinner rolls. The color...

The author at the Christkindl market in downtown Buckhead. Photo by Rosa McWaters

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Amalee McWaters, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the holiday season. Celebrated by many, loved by all. Especially me. There is something about seeing lights go up as you explore the city, the cold temperatures...

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