The Blue & Gold

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

Photo of a sunrise (or sunset) at Saint Simons Island. Photo by Sydney Grove

PCB is Nothing Compared to SSI

Sydney Grove, Staff Writer March 27, 2024

With spring break approaching at a snail’s pace, I’ve been daydreaming about my getaway all semester. It seems like most of my peers are planning exotic, expensive trips abroad or a week of partying...

The author and her volleyball team. Photo submitted by Nadia Norman

How I feel About the new NCAA Double Contact Rule

Nadia Norman, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

Recently, the NCAA has ruled that volleyball players can contact the ball more than once in a single attempt on the team's second contact. When a player contacts the ball more than once in a single attempt...

A particularly scrumptious avocado toast with a beautifully circular egg.
Photo courtesy of Hannah Choy

Quick, Easy, and Delicious: My Go-To Recipes

Hannah Choy, Editor March 25, 2024

The seemingly never-ending discussion that pops up before every meal—what to eat? From debates with your family to scrolling through the options available nearby, I think that almost everyone has fallen...

The stage setup at Terminal West last year (2023) for Indigo De Souza.

Getting Involved in Your Local Music Scene Pt. 1: Venues

Amalee McWaters, Staff Writer March 25, 2024

In this series of op-eds, I will share my experience with different aspects of the local music scene, ranging from venues to artists to music stores. Use these as a guide to getting more involved with...

A screenshot of the authors attempt at a New York Times crossword puzzle. Dont give her any hints! Photo courtesy of Lauren Cisewski

You’re Not Wasting Time Right Unless You’re Doing Crosswords

Lauren Cisewski, Editor March 24, 2024

No matter your job or day-to-day schedule, most of the time, there are ample times in a given twenty-four hours to be bored. It’s easy to spend this free time lamenting that it couldn’t be distributed...

Two-ingredient snack idea. Photo courtesy of the author

Ingredient Snacks: What To Eat When You Have Nothing To Eat

Lyvia Huang, Editor March 23, 2024

The term “ingredient household,” used to describe homes that generally stock ingredients to make foods/meals rather than prepared foods/snacks, recently arose through social media. My home isn’t...

Proof that the author played sports. Submitted by Shea Parker

What to do as a retired athlete, from a retired athlete

Shea Parker, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

Recently I have officially retired from being an athlete. I no longer play the sport I dedicated most of my life to, and I also no longer play any of the other sports I've picked up as hobbies. High school...

Photo by Nadia Norman

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...

Reneé Rapp on the big screen at the movie theater. Photo courtesy of Anna Kate Flood

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...

Photo by Addison Lyons

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....

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