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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

Colonel Dunklin pictured by the JROTC sign. Photo by Michael Bryant.
Serving In and Out of the School Building: Chamblee’s Teacher and Volunteer of the Year is Colonel Dunklin
Afomia Gezaei, Staff Writer • September 18, 2025

Every year, Chamblee High School gives the Teacher of the Year award to a teacher, who then goes on to represent the school as a DeKalb Teacher of the Year nominee. This year, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) teacher Colonel Gloria Dunklin,...

Ella King ('26), the founder and president of Chamblee Entrepreneurship club. Photo by Michael Bryant.
At the Helm: Student Leaders and What it Means to be One
Sydney Moss, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025

From well-accredited United States presidents to fictional leaders like Dumbledore, it is easy to agree that most presidents must be competent, assertive, and compassionate. Being a president isn’t just about holding a title, but rather about one’s...

Health products in a Publix grocery store. Photo by Michael Bryant.
Food, Fitness, and Fads: Chamblee’s Opinion on Health Trends
Humna Ahmad, Staff Writer • September 13, 2025

Health trends have taken off on social media, with fitness and health influencers racking up millions of views per post. A variety of videos have been posted to the internet, including a variety of these “health trends.” From the carnivore diet to...

The BEST sock type. Crew socks. 
Photo Courtesy of Hawa Khan (‘27).
Ranking Different Types of Sock Lengths
Sasha Lapayeva, Staff Writer • September 17, 2025

Socks are basically a necessity if you own closed-toed shoes. Most people have at least one pair of socks, whether or not they’re mismatched. I personally own a ton, and my favorites are my socks with...

A collage of some of the author's favorite ridiculous albums. Photo by Ellie Owens.
Seriously Silly Soundtracks: Ridiculous Albums That Are Actually Good
Ellie Owens, Editor • September 16, 2025

I tend to think I have pretty good musical taste, and before you read this, I promise I do listen to normal music. However, I do enjoy a silly soundtrack that, while you read this, will have you thinking...

How many times the author has listened to "Nettles" since it came out in June. Photo courtesy of Noa Zilber.
Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You
Noa Zilber, Staff Writer • September 14, 2025

The story of Ethel Cain is dark and tragic. Luckily, Ethel Cain is a character created by Hayden Anhedonia. Cain’s first album, Preachers Daughter, told the story of Ethel growing up, falling in love,...

How many times the author has listened to "Nettles" since it came out in June. Photo courtesy of Noa Zilber.
Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You
Noa Zilber, Staff Writer • September 14, 2025
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