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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

Almost but not quite perfect. Photo by Addison Lyons

I Am The Wrong Kind Of Smart 

Addison Lyons, Staff Writer December 9, 2023

Growing up, I had always felt less than, like I never quite met the mark regarding academics, extracurriculars, and social activities. Somehow, in my head, it always seemed as if everyone was ahead of...

The writer’s personal diary featuring her ideas for inventions as well as her latest dream. Photo courtesy of Finley Malone

Things That Someone Needs To Invent

Finley Malone, Staff Writer December 9, 2023

The writer’s personal diary featuring her ideas for inventions as well as her latest dream. Photo courtesy of Finley Malone I’m sure that everyone has brainstormed new inventions based on their...

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Immigrants (Can) Hate Immigrants 

Monserat Olivera, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

It is troubling that people cannot put their differences aside to focus on a greater problem which is how our country chooses to regulate immigration. Immigration has always been a major topic of discussion....

Mixing baseball with bananas just makes you smile. Photo by Eli Ritchey

Why Banana Ball Is Better Baseball

Elijah Ritchey, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

RBIs. OBP. SLG. AVG. BB%. IP. PA. HR. IP. SB. K%. ISO. BABIP. SO. If you know what any of these mean, you have some understanding of “America’s pastime”: baseball. I’ve played baseball for 11 years...

A labor of loaf, or in this case, rolls.
Photo courtesy of Hannah Choy

A Labor of Loaf: The Science of Yeasted Breads

Hannah Choy, Editor December 4, 2023

Undeniably, bread is a staple of my life. From pillowy soft milk breads to crusty sourdoughs to sweetened Korean buns, the range of flavors, textures, and applications bread has is incredible. The smell...

The author posing with her school lunch. Submitted photo

Headed Down to the Cafeteria for Lunch? Here’s What to Look For.

Luiza Douglas, Senior Editor December 4, 2023

  As an infamous lover of school lunch, from the start of kindergarten, let's just say I’ve perfected my palate. Though I still wake up and mourn the Asian chicken bites every day, some other options...

The writer (second from right) with friends this fall. Submitted photo

Four Keys to a Strong Friendship

Lyvia Huang, Editor December 1, 2023

In my opinion, friends are undoubtedly important, and the feeling of being alone is, in most situations, one of the worst feelings possible. I currently have the strongest, most meaningful friendships...

The writer in her Hollister Cable Knit sweater thats kinda like a Gilmore Girls sweater.

The Five Best Sweaters, Ever

Lauren Cisewski, Editor November 30, 2023

As the weather gets colder, more and more are rooting through the depths of their closets for sweaters last worn a year ago. Sweaters are one of the quintessential staples of fashion—they’ve been around...

A screenshot of the app that has been consuming the writers life for months. Photo by Shea Parker

The Big College Hype

Shea Parker, Staff Writer November 29, 2023

College is the main motivation behind working hard in high school. Or at least it's been my main motivation. Despite this, as I'm applying to schools, I've started to question why I've been working so...

Horoscopes for 11/13-11/17

Horoscopes for 11/13-11/17

Emmy Williams, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Aries The stars have informed me that, this week, your hidden volatile nature will reveal itself to others when a close friend of yours tells you to stop singing so loud all the time. Taurus A...

Well, the music IS on Spotify at least.

Whatever, Dad is nowhere to be found

Monserat Olivera, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

Clocking in 1,069,573 monthly listeners on Spotify, Whatever, Dad makes lo-fi music reminiscent of a feeling of nostalgia. They have released five albums and two EPs, between the years 2013 and 2017. However,...

Hand-pulled noodles at Lan Zhou Ramen. Photo by Erin Myers-Beck

The Best Food Spots Near Chamblee High School

Erin Myers-Beck, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

  Many students after leaving Chamblee High School for the day go to Chik-fil-a or Starbucks to get food, but they are missing out on some of the best food in Atlanta. Just a short drive away on...

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