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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 13th Floor Elevators’ album cover for The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators. Photo courtesy of Apple Music

Underrated Rock Bands of the 60-70’s

Juliet Gonzalez, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

The 60-70’s was a defining period for rock music, and music in general. Artists experimented with many different styles. Some of the largest names in music history came from this era, such as The Beatles...

A photo of the lyrics to Chase Rice’s “Hey God It’s Me Again” next to some cowboy stuff. Photo courtesy of Maven Bolick

Chase Rice hits all the right notes with Go Down Singin

Maven Bolick, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Before 2023, if you asked me my opinion on country artist Chase Rice, I would probably rank him a solid 4 out of 10. He had released four albums, and all of them had songs that were a little catchy, but...

Anna Kate Flood’s game closet. Photo credits to Anna Kate Flood

I Love Board Games!

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

I have recently rediscovered a love for playing board games. It’s the perfect activity to do when you have any free time because it easily keeps people entertained without the use of a screen. I also...

Finley Malone posing with one of her neighbors, St. Nick. Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone

I have the absolute friendliest neighbors!

Finley Malone, Editor October 24, 2024

To detox from rough school days, I go on short walks around my neighborhood to visit my many frie ndly neighborhood furry friends. Because of the quarantine, I have gotten really close to so many...

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...

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