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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

One of the many shelters faced with overcrowding in Jasper County, Georgia. Photo Courtesy of WTOC, Savannah

A Fur Real Problem

Hannah Choy, Editor October 25, 2023

You may have seen an Instagram post asking people to adopt animals due to the shelter being over its capacity, or heard about shelter overcrowding on the news recently. Shelter overcrowding occurs when...

Lavender cookies! Photo by Lauren Cisewski

I Love Baking: These Are the Best Parts

Lauren Cisewski, Editor October 24, 2023

Although the results of baking are almost universally loved, the act of baking itself is actually quite controversial. Even when it comes to something as simple as a chocolate-chip cookie, many find the...

Lyvia Huang (‘25) and Lauren Cisewski (‘25) at a Starbucks at Georgia Southern University.
Photo by Lyvia Huang

What Your Fall Starbucks Order Says About You

Lyvia Huang, Editor October 19, 2023

There’s a lot to look forward to about fall: the weather, the clothes, Halloween, fall comfort shows, and the Starbucks fall menu. I wouldn’t turn down Starbucks any time of the year, but the fall...

Creatine: Fact, Fiction, or Fraud?

Michael Bryant, Staff Writer October 19, 2023

In the intense world of bodybuilding, athletes are constantly seeking out ways to gain an edge against their competition. From specialized training routines, intense dieting, and supplements, bodybuilders...

Bittersweet Memory #5: ballet class. Photo by Amalee McWaters

My (Bitter)Sweet Sixteen

Amalee McWaters, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

In my family, all girls celebrate their sweet 16. Turning 16 is a milestone in your life as you gain newfound independence. A sweet 16 can mark many firsts in your life, from getting your driver’s license...

By romanticizing life, a broken light can seem like a smiling friend. Photo by Fred Avett

Choosing to See the Bright Side of Life

Shea Parker, Staff Writer October 9, 2023

Something I’ve noticed and taken advantage of recently is that if I romanticize things in my life, my life becomes more enjoyable. Something as simple as being cut off in traffic can be romanticized...

5 Underrated Horror Movies to Watch this Halloween

Sydney Grove, Staff Writer October 9, 2023

As a lifelong horror movie fanatic, it’s always fun to find new scary watches in October. For the past few years, I’ve made a mostly successful attempt to watch a different horror movie every day of...

The women of the annual spring yard sale at Brookhaven Christian Church. Photo by Luiza Douglas

In Need of Some Thrift Scores? Check These Places Out

Luiza Douglas, Senior Editor October 6, 2023

As a child of a thrifter, from before it was cool, I have had my fair share of experiences roaming the aisles of both local and corporate companies. Though I have probably roamed over 30 stores in my life...


Pictured: the B&G newsroom last fall, where Emmy listened to a LOT of music. Photo Courtesy of Emmy Williams

FALL in Love With This Seasonal Playlist

Emmy Williams, Staff Writer October 4, 2023

If you scrolled all the way down to the bottom of my staff profile on this website— don’t actually do that, but if you did - you would see that the fifth article of mine that was published focused...

My Love Letter to Rewards Systems

Luiza Douglas, Senior Editor September 30, 2023

The joy of the rewards system established itself this summer, for me at least. From Chick-fil-A to Atlanta Vintage Books, every store I've popped into has seemed to develop its own rewards system, and...

Not exactly sure what this has to do with Zodiac signs, but it is a pretty sky. Photo by Ell Bowers

Ranking Zodiac Signs: The True List

Ell Bowers, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

 There are twelve separate Zodiac signs corresponding to different constellations. Everyone falls into one sign based upon when you were born. The Zodiac signs tell you about your personality. Every sign...

My Top Three Youtubers

Teresita Trujillo, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

I love watching videos, movies, or anything that requires me to… well, watch. But I especially love watching Youtube videos. I like staying up late and watching anything random, re-watching old videos...

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