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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

Julia Cashin (‘26) and Zoe McNeil (‘26) pretend to be in a political standoff.
Photo  by Finley Malone

Respect in Dissent: The Recipe for Open-Minded Debate

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief September 3, 2024

There have been many instances in which I have been shamed and made to feel idiotic for my opinions and feelings. In many more circumstances, I have kept my mouth shut to avoid being ridiculed, even when...

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August 28, 2024

Bleached brows & micro bangs Is the meaning of life having a bleached brow and a micro bang? Recently, I've been seeing a lot of videos of girls with bleached brows and micro bangs. I believe they...

Tate Mcrae at Chastain Park in August 2024. Photo by Noelle LaMarca

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August 21, 2024

A new weekly feature for the Blue & Gold! Staff members share one thing they are into this week so the rest of you can get in on it (or understand why it's not for you). This will get updated each...

All the pressures of school can overcome students. Photo by Nadia Norman

 Should Schools Have Mental Health Days?

Nadia Norman, Staff Writer May 26, 2024

Mental health days are not a luxury, but a necessity. As the academic year unfolds, students, including myself, face many pressures, from the rigorous coursework to social media's constant exposure and...

A 10 versus a 1. Image by Eli Ritchey

The Aura Scale

Elijah Ritchey, Staff Writer May 25, 2024

Before you judge this list, before any complaints, assertions, or slander can be filed, you must first understand what aura is. Aura is an emanation around a person that drops jaws, encourages glances,...

Erin (the author) drinking her iced latte while writing her article.

The Best Ways To Drink Coffee

Erin Myers-Beck, Staff Writer May 23, 2024

Erin (the author) drinking her iced latte while writing her article. The coffee shop in Roanoke, Virginia where Erin (the author) got her favorite chai drink. As I sit here figuring out what to write...

The writer taking her final bow in Chicago the Musical: Teen Edition. Photo Courtesy of Cady Studios

Not Caring As Much: My Newfound Key to Happiness

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief May 22, 2024

I’ve been doing musical theater ever since I was in the first grade, and I will admit that it has given me a large amount of stress throughout the years. I have always defined myself as a perfectionist...

The author (right) and her trio. Photo by Addison Lyons

The Underrated Joy of Trios

Addison Lyons, Staff Writer May 21, 2024

So often, when I hear of friendship trios, I only hear of the ill of them. People frequently bash them, leaving trios infamous for being dysfunctional and unsupportive. However, I have come to know the...

Listening to Taylor Swift’s newest album, The Tortured Poet’s Department. Photo courtesy of Anna Kate Flood (‘26).

13 Too Many Songs on Taylor Swift’s Newest Album

Anna Kate Flood, Editor May 20, 2024

After listening to Taylor Swift’s latest release, The Tortured Poet’s Department, many times, I have come up with an accurate depiction of how I feel about each song. Overall, I enjoyed listening to...

Does this image have you craving ice cream, too? Photo by Teresita Trujillo

My Top Antojos (anytime, anywhere)

Teresita Trujillo, Staff Writer May 17, 2024

As the hotness that Georgia has to offer approaches rapidly, I welcome its very warmness with the coolness that my favorite antojos - or cravings - offer me. Although I eat these snacks or treats all year...

Satisfying My Sweet Tooth: My Favorite Low-Sugar Recipe That Adheres to a Hypoglycemic Diet

Amalee McWaters, Staff Writer May 16, 2024

Recently, I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic with a condition called hypoglycemia, a condition in which the body's blood sugar goes lower than the standard range. Sugar and glucose provide energy to the body,...

The new Zero Gravity ride at Lemonade Days. Photo by Simran Kukreja

Thrill or Chill: My Take on Lemonade Days 2024 Rides

Simran Kukreja, Staff Writer May 15, 2024

As a resident of Dunwoody for approximately 16 years, I deem myself more than qualified to give you my sentiment on the rides at my city’s signature event--Lemonade Days. Snuck in right before AP exam...

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