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The Blue & Gold

Marist Young Men's Club (MYMC) is our school's organization where students come together to acknowledge life's challenges and support one another.

Open Letter to High School Administrators

By Bennett Lord, Staff Writer
Jan 14, 2025

Dear Administrators, I’m Bennett Lord, a senior at Marist School and co-founder of the Marist Young Men’s Club, a fledgling affinity group that supports young men struggling with the problems of...

An Open Letter to United States Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona

An Open Letter to United States Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona

By Maddie Bozzelli, Staff Writer
Jan 6, 2025

Dear Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona, Hello, I am Maddie, a high school senior at Marist School in Atlanta, Georgia. As an almost college student expected to be an adult soon, I have realized just how...

Directed by Michel Gondry and released in  by Universal Studios in 2004, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is worth a second look. (Universal Studios)

The Unique Structure in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

By Luke Childs, Staff Writer
Dec 10, 2024

At its core, Director Michel Gondry’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind explores the emotional complexities of relationships and the human desire to forget pain while holding on to the fleeting moments...

A huge draw during the Thanksgiving holidays, Wicked opened in theaters on November 22. (Universal Pictures Canada)

Wicked: A Cinematic Spell

By Olivia Sowers, Staff Writer
Dec 9, 2024

Recently, there has been a surge of new movies hitting the big screen, leaving many wondering which ones are truly worth the money. Wicked is a new movie musical based on the popular book and Broadway...

Radiohead appears at TD Garden Arena in Boston, Massachusetts. Photographer: Kenny Sun, Creative Commons 2.0

Radiohead’s OK Computer: 27 Years Later

By Ryan Hewitt, Staff Writer
Nov 15, 2024

In 1992, Radiohead released their debut single, "Creep, "off of their first album, Pablo Honey. The song and album were not popular upon release, but in 1993, "Creep" rose to number two on the U.S. rock...

Joker: Folie à Deux

Joker: Folie à Deux

By Marshall Lisenby, Staff Writer
Nov 6, 2024

Joker: Folie à Deux is Todd Philips's most recent installment in the Joker series. The latest film follows the chaos the Joker, played by Joaquin Phoenix, unleashed on New York City in the 2019 original. Helpless...

Released in 1985, the Dire Straits album Brothers in Arms features a steel guitar on the cover, a testament to Mark Knopfler's mastery over the instrument.

Brothers In Arms: A Timeless Album

By Jude Norden, Staff Writer
Nov 2, 2024

The poetry and musical expertise of Dire Straits have proven to stand the test of time, and their hit 1985 album Brothers in Arms offers all the astounding guitar riffs and eloquent lines that defined...

In Inside Out 2 from Pixar Animation Studios is the latest installment in Riley Andersen's journey to adulthood.

Inside Out 2: Navigating Teenage Emotions

By Luke Childs, Staff Writer
Oct 25, 2024

Inside Out 2 recently released in theaters. The Disney-Pixar sequel follows Riley as she navigates the challenges of becoming a teen with a new set of emotions. The movie explores how Riley's original...

Directed by Robert Redford, Ordinary People tells the story of the Jarrett family following the death of the oldest son Buck.

Ordinary People

By Luke Childs, Staff Writer
Oct 15, 2024

If you’re interested in seeing a fast moving, energetic film, Ordinary People (1980) is not for you. No razzle dazzle. No action-packed scenes. No special effects. These absences contribute to the perfect...

For many people motivated to get involved in local politics, their local city hall is a good place to start.

Impact of State and Local Politics Is Underrated

By Camille Gipson, Staff Writer
Oct 10, 2024

With all of the media noise about the 2024 presidential election this fall, it is easy to fall into a state of despair about the current political landscape. As a young person, I want to get involved in...

The Stories of My Life

The Stories of My Life

By Ella Davis, Staff Writer
Sep 20, 2024

As we grow up, the things around us grow with us. They help mold us into who we are today. No matter how negative or positive, each memory and experience plays an important role in forming who we are....

As part of her summer internship, Parker Steedman learns how a publication like The Georgia Bulletin operates.

Senior Reflects on Summer Internship

By Parker Steedman, Guest Writer
Sep 13, 2024

This story is reprinted courtesy of The Georgia Bulletin. Marist School loves finding unique opportunities for its students to participate in for their benefit. One example of this is the Marist internship...

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