The Vox Box

Sun., Dec. 21, 2008

PETA loves Oprah…

Oprah Winfrey: Famous talk-show host, radio-show personality, magazine named after herself, - the woman's even got her own book club stickers...We can now add "PETA's Person of the Year" to the list of achievements.

Given the title by the Norfolk, VA.- based PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Winfrey will be joining the ranks of U.S. Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia (2007) and the founders of the animal and pet-friendly Method cleaning products (2006).

President of PETA, Ingrid E. Newkirk comments on Winfrey's new honor, thanking her for using her "powerful voice to defend those without one." Oprah can expect to recieve an award plaque and a letter of appreciation.

Do you see Oprah as a worthy recipient of this award? Anyone else come to mind as a better winner?

Posted Dec. 21, 2008, 5:11 p.m.

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.