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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 5 Star pass system logo.

My CHS Hall Pass Suggestions

Ellie Owens, Staff writer December 16, 2024

This year, Chamblee High School started using the 5 Star app and website to assign bathroom, tardy and study hall passes. The 5 Star pass options are limited, however, and I think Chamblee’s students...

Too much social media, or just right? Image by Kira Lawson

Social Media Strengthens Connection

Kira Lawson, Staff writer December 15, 2024

Social media has become a major part of everyday life for just about everyone. Many people argue that social media destroys relationships and creates distance between people because not all interactions...

Alice Cooper and his band at Ameris Bank Amphitheater. Photo by Juliet Gonzalez

My Concerts of the Year

Juliet Gonzalez, Staff Writer December 14, 2024

This year held the record for the most number of concerts I’ve been to---four. Heart The first concert I attended of the year was Heart at State Farm Arena, with Cheap Trick as the opening band....

Image by Noa Zilber

Sad Song Final Boss: Boygenius’ Honorary Songs

Noa Zilber, Staff writer December 13, 2024

For me music is a huge part of life, and I'm constantly listening to more music. This year, Boygenius was one of my top artists. Their songs hold a special place in my heart, including their solo works....

A screenshot of some of the author's boards on Pinterest. Image by Teresita Trujillo

Pinning My Interests

Teresita Trujillo, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

Pinterest is an app that combines both entertainment and inspiration to bring forth anything that you might enjoy. Although you are able to socialize within the app, I prefer not to. I enjoy the simplicity...

Photo by Ella Grace Engle

Celebrate All the Small Victories

Ella Grace Engle, Staff writer December 11, 2024

High school can feel like this competition from one major milestone to the next. We're all stressing to ace our finals, make varsity, land the lead in the school play, or get into our dream college. While...

Anna Kate Flood watching Monsters . Photo credit to Anna Kate Flood (‘26)

Maligned Monsters or Misunderstood Murderers?

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

I recently watched Monsters, a Netflix television series based on the real life events of the Menendez brothers, after some friends gave it rave reviews. I also watched the Menendez documentary afterward...

The author’s besties: Sophie Price (‘26), Omandee Karunanayake (‘26), Gia Choy (‘26), and Cora Scherrer (‘26) posing in Ark Coffeehaus after a fantastic study session. Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone

Ark Coffeehaus: Hands Down the Best Coffee Shop in Dunwoody

Finley Malone, Editor December 1, 2024

Today, I was sitting at a table, sipping my Matevanna Latte, with my Chromebook in front of me and a blank document on the screen. Around me, I heard delightful chatter from my four friends who decided...

Image by Miles Forshay

The Best Holiday Music is the Jackson 5 Christmas Album

Miles Forshay, Editor November 25, 2024

During the holiday times, you’ll hear a million different songs, unique to that joyful time of year. You’ll hear Mariah Carey, Elvis, maybe even some Frank Sinatra if you’re lucky enough. But in...

Photo Courtesy of Teresita Trujillo. Senior night with the band and Karen Lopez

Eyes with Pride 

Teresita Trujillo, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Experiencing my last football game of my high school career was like a fever dream; I didn’t want it to end just yet. For the previous three years, I have been a part of the Chamblee Marching Band. There...

Photo by Ash;ley Chay

(Not So) Great Expectations

Ashley Chay Chay, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

I want to talk about expectations that people expect from you.  An expectation is a belief that someone will or should achieve something. So now that we got the meaning of expectations I want to dive...

Image generated by Craiyon using the prompt: massive tentacles in a large city

This Is What It Must Feel like to Survive the Alien Squid Attack in Watchmen

Fred Avett, Adviser November 7, 2024

Watchmen, the 1986-1987 DC limited series written by Alan Moore, is a tour de force of graphic fiction that I used to read once a year and really cannot recommend highly enough. If you've read it, then...

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