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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

A screenshot from the game Dress to Impress. Submitted by Noa Zilber

Five Misinterpreted Themes in Dress To Impress

Noa Zilber, Staff writer September 19, 2024

If you have been on the internet in the past few months, you have most likely heard about the Roblox game Dress To Impress. With over 2.3 billion visits, it is currently one of the most popular Roblox...

My Garfield telephone with the receiver laying against it. Photo by Juliet Gonzalez

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Garfield

Juliet Gonzalez, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

It can go without saying Garfield is one of the most iconic cats of all time. His comic strip dates all the way back to the 1970’s and yet he still retains large popularity. There was even an animated...

Photo by Ashley Chay Chay

Senior Year Thoughts 

Ashley Chay Chay, Staff Writer September 14, 2024

“Finally finished with all my homework. I don't know what I learned but I know I’m done learning!” That's how I feel about finally getting to senior year, but we all know that the struggles aren't...

A picture of a hypothetical ranked-choice ballot of five random presidents. Created by Jackson Lee

The Primary Problem with our Elections

Jackson Lee, Staff writer September 13, 2024

This year, ranked-choice voting, an alternative to our current single-choice general elections, will be on the ballot this November in several states including Alaska, Oregon, Missouri, and Nevada  (AARP).  Anyone...

Pruning Your Tree: What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn’t Fail?

Pruning Your Tree: What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn’t Fail?

Ellie Owens, Staff writer September 12, 2024

If you’re like me, you walk around daily wondering what other people think about how you look, talk, walk, and dozens of other things. This is the reality for lots of middle and high schoolers, so if...

Anna Kate Flood (‘26) and her sisters on a ferryboat after seeing the Statue of Liberty. Photo courtesy of Anna Kate Flood.

I Heart New York City

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer September 5, 2024

I went to New York City this summer and loved it. I loved the busyness of the city and the variety of things to do. On our vacation, we stayed in a friend's townhome in the West Village which made the...

Karen Lopez ('25) and the author with their matchy match back packs. Photo by Mr. Bretous

The First Lasts…

Teresita Trujillo, Staff Writer September 4, 2024

Entering my senior year, I was restless. I knew that the fall semester was not going to be easy and it sure isn’t. From applying to colleges, taking the SAT or ACT, to simply doing Calc work, everything...

Olympian Emma Hunt (right) the author, and climbing national team alumni Estelle Park (left). Photo courtesy of Miles Forshay

My Top Five Sports from the 2024 Olympics

Miles Forshay, Editor September 4, 2024

Towards the end of this summer, everyone at Chamblee, and everyone in the world, was watching the Olympics. I was only able to start watching the Olympics a few days before August started, but I still...

Julia Cashin (‘26) and Zoe McNeil (‘26) pretend to be in a political standoff.
Photo  by Finley Malone

Respect in Dissent: The Recipe for Open-Minded Debate

Finley Malone, Editor September 3, 2024

There have been many instances in which I have been shamed and made to feel idiotic for my opinions and feelings. In many more circumstances, I have kept my mouth shut to avoid being ridiculed, even when...

All the pressures of school can overcome students. Photo by Nadia Norman

 Should Schools Have Mental Health Days?

Nadia Norman, Staff Writer May 26, 2024

Mental health days are not a luxury, but a necessity. As the academic year unfolds, students, including myself, face many pressures, from the rigorous coursework to social media's constant exposure and...

A 10 versus a 1. Image by Eli Ritchey

The Aura Scale

Elijah Ritchey, Staff Writer May 25, 2024

Before you judge this list, before any complaints, assertions, or slander can be filed, you must first understand what aura is. Aura is an emanation around a person that drops jaws, encourages glances,...

Erin (the author) drinking her iced latte while writing her article.

The Best Ways To Drink Coffee

Erin Myers-Beck, Staff Writer May 23, 2024

Erin (the author) drinking her iced latte while writing her article. The coffee shop in Roanoke, Virginia where Erin (the author) got her favorite chai drink. As I sit here figuring out what to write...

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