The Vox Box

Tue., March 24, 2009

Are we a lost generation?

Alright. This one is 100% for us Teenagers. Please watch this, and then post your thoughts. Its short, but its clever and has a strong message.

This video really got me thinking. We as teens have become lazy and complacent. We take things for granted. We put work, friends, and other things above our families. We see problems all around us, but don't do anything to fix them. We figure "what difference can I make?"

What do you guys think? Is there any way we can make a difference? The video talked about how we could possibly end up living in our later years, if everything stays the same. Does it have to be that way? Why do you think teenagers nowadays have the attitudes they do? It hasn't always been this way. I want to know what you think.

Posted March 24, 2009, 2:47 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.