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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

The Top Five Matthew Maltese Albums

Afomia Gezaei, Staff Writer October 6, 2025

On May 5, 2023, I went to my first Matt Maltese concert at Shaky Knees Music Fest. A year later, on March 19, I went to my first solo Matt Maltese performance at The Variety Playhouse, and on September...

The author watching Descendants 2 while drawing. Photo courtesy of Rachel Belknap.

My Top Five Disney Channel Original Movies–Are They R-I-D-I-C-U-L-O-U-S?

Rachel Belknap, Staff Writer October 5, 2025

Disney Channel Original Movies, DCOMs, are widely known across all age groups for their nostalgic and eye-captivating themes. Personally, DCOMs are some of my favorite movies since they have decently good...

The author's favorite snack. Photo courtesy of Eli Lineberry.

Why Goldfish should be your go to snack!

Eli Lineberry, Staff Writer October 4, 2025

Lately, I’ve found myself returning to the pantry and looking for one specific thing: Goldfish. I’ve always enjoyed "The Snack That Smiles Back," but only now am I realizing just how addicting they...

The author and her coworkers on the 4th of July. Photo courtesy of Mallory Williams.

Top Seven Worst Nightmares as a Lifeguard

Mallory Williams, Staff Writer October 3, 2025

1. Sunny days Now, you may be asking yourself, why are sunny days a lifeguard’s worst nightmare? The short answer? Lots and lots of people come to the pool to enjoy them. While yes, watching people...

A photo of Sonny Angels blind boxes for sale. Photo by Bella Avett.

Why Are Sonny Angels So Popular?

Bella Avett, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

Over the past few weeks, I have found myself on the blind box side of TikTok, where creators buy colorful boxes and film unboxing videos. If you were to ask me what makes it appealing, I probably wouldn’t...

Photo: Album covers for the songs mentioned by the author. Photo courtesy of Maven Bolick.

Cover Songs That Are Better Than The Original

Maven Bolick, Editor September 21, 2025

It seems like cover songs are becoming more and more common. The past few months they’ve completely taken over my Spotify algorithm. Some of them are fine. Most of them are forgettable. I think it’s...

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 to author feels about being sick. A combination of stock images altered using photoshop. Photo by Michael Bryant.

Sickness Sucks

Michael Bryant, Photographer September 8, 2025

I HATE being sick. I’m sure you can agree with this scorching hot take of mine, but can you grasp the degree to which I hate being sick? I don’t think so. I’m sick as of writing this, 100.4°...

The author's collection of books. Photo Courtesy of Anna Kate Flood ('26).

I Love Reading Again!

Anna Kate Flood, Editor September 5, 2025

When I was in preschool and elementary school, I loved to read. My favorites were Junie B. Jones, The Babysitters Club, and Ramona and Beezus. I learned to read at a young age and loved to read short,...

My Summer Movie Reviews

Miles Forshay, Editor September 1, 2025

For me, some of the best times of the summer have always been when I could watch movies. No homework to stress about, nowhere else to be, just laying back in the theater or on my couch with some snacks...

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