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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

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Why I Can’t Stop Scrolling

Nadia Norman, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a never ending TikTok scroll? Trust me you’re not alone. This happens to me probably every day. TikTok has this scary way of keeping us hooked and it’s nearly...

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The New Mean Girls Movie Is Not Fetch!

Finley Malone, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

I remember the day that I heard about the Mean Girls Movie. It was almost a year ago, from a post I read on Instagram. It was an exciting day for me personally, as I am a lover of both the original movie...

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The Luxury of Different Reading Platforms 

Addison Lyons, Staff Writer March 2, 2024

Since the seventh grade, I have been on my turbulent yet fantastic reading journey. From reading short stories online and making massive purchases at Barnes & Noble to buying books electronically,...

Add as many chocolate chips as you like! Photo by Amalee McWaters

The Perfect Recipe for Cookie Dough Lovers

Amalee McWaters, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

One thing about me is that I love a good chocolate chip cookie. And there is something more enjoyable about baking the cookie yourself than buying it from the store. One of my favorite parts is having...

In the process of dyeing a fellow writer’s hair. Submitted photo

Mommy Said No: My Post-Move-Out Bucket List

Simran Kukreja, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

College is still over a year away, but a girl can dream, can't she? Dye My Hair Perhaps this is the most cliche post-move-out activity, but I have always wanted to experience a new hair color....

Author with the friend she watched “60-Year-Old Sign Spinner FIRED & WINS LOTTO” with. Photo by Lyvia Huang

The Perfect Dhar Mann for You

Lyvia Huang, Editor February 28, 2024

I was first introduced to Dhar Mann by my sister in seventh grade when quarantine had just started. Although I was definitely not a fan at first and didn’t understand why my sister seemed so into it,...

Three books from the 20th Century that deserve 21st Century readers. Photo by Lauren Cisewski

Did Literature Peak Last Century? I Think So

Lauren Cisewski, Editor February 27, 2024

It seems there’s always a conflict in the popular mind between the old classics and new favorites when it comes to books. Whatever your side is, there’s ample choices; even the most dedicated reader...

A bowl that the author made during one of her recent summer art programs.
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Ways to (Literally) Escape from Reality: A Few of My Favorite Hobbies

Hannah Choy, Editor February 26, 2024

It seems that with each passing year, each birthday celebrated, comes more responsibilities and less time to dedicate towards simply enjoying small moments and indulging in pastimes. Today’s society...

The author and Benson Boone. Photo by Tucker Peters

Benson Boone Could Save Journalism

Fred Avett, Adviser February 21, 2024

Ok, I'll bite. Earlier this month, a colleague dropped by my classroom to ask a question and also to deliver a package that was sent to school "Attention Fred Avett." It was a large document envelope,...

Apple fritters just waiting to be eaten at Dandy Donuts.

Fritter Frenzy: The Guide to Atlanta Apple Fritters

Luiza Douglas, Senior Editor February 14, 2024

Donuts come in all shapes and sizes. Anyone can make and perfect donuts, even from home. But it takes a certain amount of love and skill to perfect the apple fritter. These days, donuts are accessible...

The author with her super-long hair before she visited Canada. Submitted photo

The Facts I Tell Every Icebreaker Game

Simran Kukreja, Staff Writer January 12, 2024

Icebreaker games are intended to help strangers connect, but most people despise participating in these games. Whether it be due to getting anxiety over what to say or dreading listening to the boring...

My Top Five Shows Of All Time

Addison Lyons, Staff Writer January 3, 2024

When browsing through television providers such as Netflix, Hulu, Max, etc, it can be hard to find a truly entertaining and thought-provoking show relevant to today's current problems and with an enticing...

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