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The Vox Box archive for Dec. 7, 2008

SUNDAY, DEC. 7, 2008

Quotes of the Week

Quote 1:If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score? Vince LombardiTotally true, especially in younger kid's games. Thoughts? Quote is here.Quote 2:A moment's insight is sometimes worth a lifetime's experience. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.US jurist (1841 - 1935) Deep thoughts on a deep quote?Quote…

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Dance, Dance, High School Revolution

Is a struggling economy to blame for unsuccessful high school homecoming dances?It's no secret that the economy has affected schools, and high school homecoming dances have school activity directors worried about prom.“When times are bad, this is when they need it most,” Nancy Rich, an…

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Choices, Choices...

Well, its obviously the Holiday Season, and it seems to me that there are so many good movies out there pertaining to this time of year. So here's a question for everyone: What are some of your favorite Holiday/Christmas Movies? Any one favor some of…

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Santa's Post Office

"Merry Christmas, and to all a good night!" For thousands of kids around the US and the world, that iconic Santa-ism is part of what the holidays are about, even if you don't celebrate Christmas. For many, it's about having a 'good night.' But for…

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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.