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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

No Rope, No Problem: Free Solo is Incredible

Miles Forshay, Editor July 3, 2025

Imagine you’re playing a sport in the Olympics, and if you don’t play it at the level you need to absolutely win the gold medal, you die. That's what people described Alex Honnald's life as in the...

This is an image of a fun group of friends with set plans.
Photo courtesy of Rowan Schreiber.

Why Confirmed Plans Are Better Than Crazy Plans

Rowan Schreiber, Staff writer July 1, 2025

There is always something fun about making last-minute plans and decisions; the idea of just going with the flow can be so exciting. If you think about it, though, the idea of crazy plans might sound fun,...

Magical Mystery Tour’s Album Cover.
Photo courtesy of TheBeatles.com.

Why Magical Mystery Tour Is One of My Favorite Beatles Albums

Juliet Gonzalez, Staff Writer June 30, 2025

Picking my favorite Beatles album is a difficult choice. All of the albums, in my opinion, are excellent and amazing in their own way. Although I think of many of the albums equally and ranking them would...

Get off your high horse! Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks is the best My Little Pony movie of all time!

Juliet Gonzalez, Staff Writer June 6, 2025

Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks is a 2014 movie from the My Little Pony franchise and a sequel to the first Equestria Girls movie. Our main characters are Twilight Sparkle, Sunset Shimmer, Rarity, Pinkie...

Sasha Lapayeva (‘27) with all her non-pet pets. Photo Courtesy of Sasha Lapayeva (‘27).

My Top 5 Non-Pet Animals I Would Love as Pets

Sasha Lapayeva, Staff writer June 3, 2025

Every time I’m on the internet, I always see the cutest videos of wild animals acting like domesticated pets. I love animals so much, especially most mammals that live in the woods or forests. I wish...

The Great Gatsby Film is Roaring On!

Finley Malone, Editor May 30, 2025

Highschoolers across the country are tasked with reading and deciphering The Great Gatsby's subtle complexities. With dispersed symbolism and confusing language, the novel is a challenge for many students...

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,...

The author walking around in nature while hanging out with friends and wearing an adorable outfit (3 of the 7 steps!). Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone.

The 7-Step Plan to Happiness

Finley Malone, Editor May 25, 2025

Happiness is something that many wish was thrust upon them without having to work toward it. Many believe that they are justified in staying unhappy because they have not been given reason enough to pursue...

Collage of many notable Nihon no Jazu albums. Courtesy of Michael Bryant.

Nihon no Jazu: Deep Dive Into Japan’s Jazz Scene

Michael Bryant, Staff Writer May 21, 2025

From the fast-paced, groovy Casiopea, to Ryo Fukui’s smooth and classy rhythms, and Jiro Inagaki and His Soul Media’s funky classic jazz groove, Japanese Jazz (or Nihon no Jazu) is an incredibly diverse...

The Atreides Analog Weirding Module by Way Huge. Photo by Fred Avett

NEW PERSONALITY SUGGESTIONS 14

May 19, 2025

The Last of Us Part 2 As of recently, I’ve been playing The Last of Us 2 a lot more during my free time. I was a huge fan of the series already, but there being a second season made of a show on HBO...

Photo by Teresita Trujillo

Senioritis, It’s Real

Teresita Trujillo, Staff Writer April 25, 2025

Starting off in the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year, and I’m done. Senioritis, defined by Merriam-Webster: an ebbing of motivation and effort by school seniors as evidenced by tardiness,...

Michael Bryant’s dog, Teddy, enjoying the snow.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Bryant

Winter Wonderland: Why I’ll Miss The Best Season 

Michael Bryant, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

I’ve mentioned in my New Personality Suggestions that winter is my favorite season and, in my opinion, is the best season. As you likely know, it is now March, which brings winter to a close. I’m pretty...

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