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Reporting the news since 1914

The Blue & Gold

Madison Roberts

Madison Roberts, Staff Writer

Madison Roberts is a junior at Marist and a new staff writer for the Blue and Gold. When she's not writing articles, she can be found working on her novel, taking care of her plants, or playing guitar. Madison is a member of Marist Color Guard, the Marist Podcasting Club, and a part-time employee at Pike Nurseries. Her favorite things to do are hanging out with her cat and listening to rock music. She is excited for the opportunity to write for the Blue and Gold.

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A Guide to Local Hikes

A Guide to Local Hikes

By Madison Roberts, Staff Writer
Feb 4, 2022

As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect time to bundle up and get outside to enjoy the great outdoors. Georgia is full of trees that lose their leaves, turning bright shades of red and gold before...

Our Oceans Are Dying

By Madison Roberts
Feb 4, 2022

The shores of Skálabotnur Beach were red. On September 12, 2021, 1,428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins were brutally slaughtered in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, in a yearly event called “The Grind.”...

The Trial of the Chicago 7: Worth the Hype?

The Trial of the Chicago 7: Worth the Hype?

By Madison Roberts, Staff Writer
Apr 17, 2021
the film, directed by Aaron Sorkin, details the 1969 trial of seven people charged with inciting riots in Chicago at the 1968 Democratic Convention.
Blooming into Spring: Gardening Advice for Spring Planting

Blooming into Spring: Gardening Advice for Spring Planting

By Madison Roberts, Staff Writer
Apr 17, 2021
It’s spring. Unfortunately, that means pollen. But on the sunny side (literally), it’s time for spring gardening!
‘Supernatural’: 15 Years of Monsters, Classic Rock, and Heartache

‘Supernatural’: 15 Years of Monsters, Classic Rock, and Heartache

By Madison Roberts, Staff Writer
Feb 27, 2021
"Supernatural" has cemented its place as the longest running sci-fi/fantasy series with 15 seasons and 327 episodes. That’s a pretty long “road so far,” to quote the way the show describes its past episodes.
The Dirt on Winter Gardening

The Dirt on Winter Gardening

By Madison Roberts, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2021
You can protect plants from freezing in a multitude of ways. Most of them involve trapping heat with the plant, such as a greenhouse, a cold frame, or using frost clot.
The 2019 Marist Marching Band performs in Woodruff Auditorium

How do you play an instrument during a pandemic?

By Madison Roberts, Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2020
Friday Night Lights at Marist have undergone many changes this year, but the Marist War Eagle Marching Band is still going strong. With a show inspired by the music of Queen, everyone tuning into the football game from home via MBC’s live broadcast gets to witness this year’s ten-and-a-half minutes of music. 
202 Years After The Monster

202 Years After The Monster

By Madison Roberts, Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2020
Frankenstein has meant many different things for people. For Boris Karloff in the 1930s, Frankenstein’s monster was the role that kick-started his career. For modern decoration and costume companies, Frankenstein’s monster sells countless costumes each year and creates a myriad of decorations. 
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