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

Making a list; checking it twice. Photo by Luiza Douglas

What NOT to Do to Prepare for College Applications

Luiza Douglas, Senior Editor December 13, 2023

  Coming from someone who has yet to submit a single college application, you don't want to be in my position once you get to senior year. So listen up. The pure decision of where to go, the amount...

Walking dogs in the North Carolina mountains. Photo by Fred Avett

Stressed About Finals? Here’s Five Tips For Fixing That

Emmy Williams, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

With finals week looming over the Chamblee High population, stress is becoming an unavoidable aspect of everyone’s life, and as someone who’s been stressed since fourth grade, I’ve got plenty of...

Whiplash Is The Perfect Movie

Whiplash Is The Perfect Movie

Miles Forshay, Staff Writer December 11, 2023

Although film club may put this up to debate, I personally think that one of the best movies in the past decade is Whiplash (2014). There's many things about this movie that leave it a near perfect watch,...

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

I’m sure that everyone has brainstormed new inventions based on their current predicaments and wishes. I have gathered a list of amazing ideas that any talented entrepreneur can steal as long as they...

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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...

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