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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

A photo of the album covers for the author’s favorite albums. Photo courtesy of Maven Bolick

My Top 4 Albums of 2024

Maven Bolick, Staff Writer March 7, 2025

2024 was a huge year for country music, from newcomers like Zach Top and Shaboozey, to veteran pop artists who finally made the switch, last year defied all expectations for the southern sound. I heard...

Chamblee Student Using Online Resources for School. Photo Courtesy of Kira Lawson (‘27).

From Chalkboards to Touchscreens: Technology’s Impact on Education

Kira Lawson, Staff writer February 18, 2025

Over time, the look and feel of the classroom doesn’t seem to have changed, but the opportunities students have now have advanced. Computers were introduced in the early 1980’s with little impact on...

A student's computer with canvas assignments. Photo Courtesy of Michael Bryant.

Virtually A Day Off? Chamblee Bulldogs Share Their Virtual Day Experiences

Michael Bryant, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

Ever since the pandemic, DeKalb County has made the decision to go asynchronous rather than have the day off on most inclement weather days. While Atlanta rarely gets snow, this year, polar vortexes from...

Mack Williams scrolling on TikTok after the ban was revoked (Photo Courtesy of Juliet Gonzalez)

The TikTok Ban In Retrospect

Juliet Gonzalez, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

TikTok is well-known by all. It’s a popular social media app that allows people from all over to create and share short videos. TikTok allowed people to express themselves and launched some of them into...

A photo of a student with TikTok on their phone (Photo courtesy of Jackson Lee)

Doomscrolling TikTok’s Final Days

Jackson Lee, Staff writer January 17, 2025

After the Supreme Court evaluated the merits of a ban of the social media app TikTok, they ruled unanimously on Friday January 17th, that national security outweighed TikTok’s claims of constitutional...

James Demer and his daughters with Jimmy Carter at a UGA graduation (Photo courtesy of James Deemer)

Jimmy Carter’s Legacy

Sasha Lapayeva, Staff writer January 17, 2025

Being the first and only president from Georgia, Jimmy Carter is a well-respected person throughout the state. His recent passing on December 29th, 2024 has affected many Americans, as his presidency and...

English Department 3.0

December 13, 2024

Back to Course Catalog here. AP Lang The AP course that replaces American Literature for juniors, AP Language and Composition is a college-level class that focuses on rhetorical analysis, meaning the...

Math Department 3.0

December 13, 2024

Back to Course Catalog here. AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB is a college-level course covering aspects of differential and integral calculus. The class is currently taught by Mallory Clark and Josh...

World Language Department 3.0

December 13, 2024

Back to Course Catalog here. AP French  At Chamblee, French is often a forgotten language. Most students enter with a history of either Spanish and German and are reluctant to start over again with...

Social Studies Department 3.0

December 13, 2024

Back to Course Catalog here. U.S. History U.S. History is a great class for students looking for a little less rigor and a history course without the need for enforcing College Board’s stringent requirements. This...

Science Department 3.0

December 13, 2024

Back to Course Catalog here. AP Physics AP Physics as a year-long AP alternative to the required course that is regularly taken by juniors. The class focuses on the principles of physics like motion,...

Music and Theater Department 3.0

December 13, 2024

Back to Course Catalog here. Drama I If you’re searching for the perfect elective to have a creative outlet, then look no further than Drama I. Drama I is a class that introduces students, primarily...

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