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The Vox Box archive for Aug. 13, 2008

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13, 2008

Thinking green for back to school?

As a part of J-camp's adventure this week, they are creating a package of stories to be published in the S-R the 25th. This week's theme is "Going back to school... Green."QUESTION: We need kids who are willing to be interviewed and talk about their…

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Olympic Singing Girl Was Lip-Synching

As I watched the opening ceremonies, I thought I saw the little girl lip-synching, but then dismissed it as being too cynical. Well, turns out my suspicions were correct.From CNN:Games organizers confirm that Lin Miaoke, who performed "Ode to the Motherland" as China's flag was…

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Dear God... Fair Warning to all...

I just sent a small army of 6th graders into the city to complete an "On the Street" for our story package. I apologize in advance to any of you who are questioned. ;) Voices reporter Lisa Leinberger gave them some tips. "Any questions?" she…

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In 2006, then-editor Steve Smith of The Spokesman-Review had the idea of starting a publication for an often forgotten audience: teenagers. The Vox Box was a continuation of the Vox, an all-student staffed newspaper published by The Spokesman-Review. High school student journalists who staffed the Vox made all content decisions as they learn about the trade of journalism. This blog's mission was to give students an opportunity to publish their voices. The Vox Box and the Vox wrapped up in June 2009, but you can follow former staffers' new blog at http://voxxiez.blogspot.com.