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The Blue & Gold

V8 Plus Sparkling Energy, one of the popular energy drinks here at school, contains 80 mg of caffeine, only 20 mg less than the recommended limit for adolescents.

Caffeine: A Student’s Little Helper

By Camille Gipson, Staff Writer
Sep 22, 2023

Energy drinks, coffee, soda. These drinks are everywhere at Marist and countless other American high schools. What do they all have in common? They contain caffeine, a stimulant known to boost energy and...

You Will Be Missed!

You Will Be Missed!

By Maggie York and Emma Schwind
Jun 7, 2023

As our time at Marist comes to end, Emma and I reflected on some of our favorite memories. From our first day of orientation on the football field in 2019 to our graduation on that same field, here is...

When a Taste of France Comes to Brookhaven

By Wyatt Banks, Staff Writer
Jun 7, 2023

In the era of mass-produced Girl Scout Cookies and Little Debbie snacks, it seems the masterful art of the dessert may be lost to time. Thankfully, Henri’s Bakery & Deli continues to carry the torch...

Nomination Night: What Happened at the Grammys?

Nomination Night: What Happened at the Grammys?

By Erin Dunn, Staff Writer
Jun 7, 2023

On February 5, 2023, the 65th Annual Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles. “Music’s Biggest Night” was hosted by Trever Noah, making it his third consecutive year. There were many live performances...

All Quiet on the Western Front: A Film Review

All Quiet on the Western Front: A Film Review

By Marshall Lisenby, Staff Writer
Jun 7, 2023

All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) is Edward Berger’s adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s World War I novel. The film follows a 17-year-old boy, Paul Bäumerl, and his friends as they go from...

A Debut Album to Cherish

A Debut Album to Cherish

By Ben Taylor, Staff Writer
Jun 7, 2023

Man on the Moon: The End of Day is Kid Cudi’s debut studio album from 2009. The album’s concept is based on a man’s journey through space, grappling with his own personal struggles and demons. It’s...

Defeat the Drab of Winter

By Stella Chambless, Staff Writer
Feb 28, 2023

Tests pile up. The air gets cold. The sky becomes gray. And above all else, there is so little to look forward to. The second half of Term 2 feels like a lump in the middle of the school year, a constant...

Why The Great Gatsby?

By Emma Schwind, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2023

Each fall here at school, students are on the edge of their seats in anticipation of the homecoming theme. During the first pep rally of the year, Student Council revealed this year’s homecoming theme...

War Eagle Marching Band Captivates Friday Night Lights Audiences

War Eagle Marching Band Captivates Friday Night Lights Audiences

By Emma Schramm, Staff Writer
Nov 7, 2022

There’s nothing quite like it—the buzz of the stadium lights, the roaring of the crowds, the sound of the coaches yelling at the top of their lungs, and the smell of barbecue and popcorn not far off. Of...

Puffs: A Magical Night of Fun

Puffs: A Magical Night of Fun

By Claire Garvin, Reviews Editor
Nov 2, 2022

Lumos! Marist Theater’s most recent play, Puffs, lit up the faces of the audience from October 5th through the 8th. Crowds of all ages found comfort and laughter in the hilarious retelling of Harry...

Homecoming Posters: What Works, What Doesn’t

A Homecoming tradition among the lowerclassmen at our school is Homecoming posters. Homecoming, also known as “Hoco” across campus, is an annual fall dance for all high school students. Many people...

The Lasting Legacy of Strange Fruit: Behind One of Americas Most Controversial Songs

The Lasting Legacy of Strange Fruit: Behind One of America’s Most Controversial Songs

By Muskan Uddin, Staff Writer
Oct 13, 2021

In all of American history, there has never been a song as controversial as “Strange Fruit.” According to NPR, his song was originally a poem which was originally adapted into a song. The son of Jewish...

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