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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

Ms. Holtzman posing in one of her classrooms. Photo by Michael Bryant.

History Has Been Made: New Social Studies Teacher Ms. Holtzman at Chamblee

Addy Bair, Staff Writer August 28, 2025

The need for more teachers at Chamblee High School has grown hand in hand with the rapidly increasing student population. This year, the Social Studies department has gained a new educator: Ms. Christina...

Dr. Conner posing in front of a bulletin board. Photo by Michael Bryant.

Assistant Principal Dr. Conner Bids Farewell to Chamblee High School

Humna Ahmad, Staff Writer August 27, 2025

Typically, most people would expect the beginning of a new school year to bring new students and staff. However, this time, one of our beloved staff members has left Chamblee only two weeks after the start...

An AI working as a barista (Photo Courtesy of Dev Fagan)

The Future of AI – What Do People Expect?

Sasha Lapayeva, Staff Writer July 22, 2025

Whether you’re opening up social media, visiting websites, or even shopping in stores, AI is prevalent in our daily lives.  Many companies nowadays, especially more technology-centered corporations,...

A few examples of books banned ranging from the years 1897 (Dracula) to 2020 (Stamped) (Photo Courtesy of Jackson Lee)

Reading Between the Lines: Have Book Bans Crossed Them?

Jackson Lee, Staff Writer July 20, 2025

The Supreme Court first ruled on book banning in Board of Education, Island Trees Union Free School District No. 26 v. Pico, in 1982. In this case, the majority of the justices decided that it is a First...

A file drawer, an alternative way to store information (Photo Courtesy of Jackson Lee)

Internet Privacy: Is it Strong Enough?

Jackson Lee, Staff Writer July 16, 2025

Power School’s Student Information System, an online platform for student information,  was hacked into last December, which revealed information of millions of students ranging from lunch balances...

An empty classroom with teachers on teams meeting during COVID.
Photo courtesy of Fred Avett.

COVID 19: the lasting effects

Kira Lawson, Staff writer July 13, 2025

It’s been five years since the COVID-19 global pandemic began. Current high schoolers were completing elementary school or were in the midst of middle school when the virus struck. These times were very...

Chamblee’s boys varsity team at the Dekalb County Varsity Championship. Photo courtesy of @chamblee.track and field on Instagram.

Chamblee Track and Field goes to State

Maven Bolick, Editor June 28, 2025

As Chamblee’s track and field season winds down, athletes have consistently showcased their skill and dedication. With only a few events remaining, the team is eager to end the season on a triumphant...

A bulletin board filled with various promotions for clubs. 
Photo courtesy of Maven Bolick.

Extracurriculars and Mental Health

Maven Bolick, Editor June 20, 2025

Chamblee High School is home to dozens of clubs and sports; these extracurriculars offer the opportunity for students to explore interests, develop skills, and simply look appealing to colleges. Research...

Mr. Bretous is doing a Kahoot with his class.
Photo courtesy of Noa Zilber.

How Have Teachers Impacted Chamblee Students?

Noa Zilber, Staff Writer June 14, 2025

Student performance can be affected by many factors; more specifically, teachers have a major impact on how their students perform. Ideally, students should feel helped and supported by all of their teachers....

Supporters of the CDC hold up signs, while standing on the Capitol’s steps. Photos Courtesy of Jackson Lee.

Draper Holds Rally at Georgia Capitol to Support the CDC

Jackson Lee, Staff Writer May 27, 2025

In the wake of the drastic cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk, thousands lost their jobs, industries are panicking, and society has been in a state of shock.  Consequently,...

H-Mart Produce Section.
Photo courtesy of Kira Lawson.

Our Guide To H-Mart

Kira Lawson, Staff writer May 22, 2025

Doraville’s Korean Supermarket, H Mart, has yet to gain the popularity it deserves. It is located in a spacious area, centered in a plaza near Brandsmart and surrounded by many other stores. H Mart is...

Ella King (far left), Mary Lawton Jones, Nick Jovanovic, and Emma Lane (far right) in the US Senate. Photo Courtesy of Emma Lane.

CHS Engineering Students Win Congressional App Challenge

Ellie Owens, Editor May 19, 2025

Some Americans go their whole lives never stepping foot in the country’s capital district: Washington D.C. Even fewer Americans get to travel free of expense to present an app they designed to US Congressmen....

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