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The Vox Box archive for Jan. 1, 2008

TUESDAY, DEC. 16, 2008

Quotes of the Week

Sorry the quotes and recipes are late this week- I had no internet access and am scarily bogged down with makeup work from being sick. Here they are though- all are lyrics from holiday songs. Quote 1: "Silver bells, silver bells It's Christmas time in…

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I'm not too sure about these... 

MSN has a page listing the Top 10 gifts to give to a Music Lover. (such as myself...) All of them are priced under $20. See MSN's list here.I may as well just list them here and you can say what you think about them...

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MONDAY, DEC. 15, 2008

Is Dating Outdated?

"Hooking up" is here to stay, but what has it done to valuable dating experiences and social relationships?In "The Demise of Dating" by Charles M. Blow, an article on the New York Times' website, the pros and cons of the old dating system are discussed....That’s…

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SUNDAY, DEC. 14, 2008

But seriously, God.

A certain breed of faith, or lack thereof, summed up through satire:The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cThe Word - The Unbearable Lightness of Supreme BeingColbert at ChristmasColbert Christmas DVDGreen ScreenBill O'Reilly Interview

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FRIDAY, DEC. 12, 2008


Not Just Cow's Milk

3 years ago, Brokeback Mountain caused an uproar. Milk could become the new Brokeback Mountain. Milk is a movie about a gay man elected to public office in California in the 70's. As James Matney says in this month's Vox, I still urge those over…

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Dumb and Dumber

How dumb, exactly, do you have to be to possess marijuana, and when it, and a shotgun, get stolen, call police?? Apparently very dumb- but not dumb enough to make it impossible. In May 2008, a man (with felony warrants) did exactly that. Test yourself…

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Video of the Week

"How Nerds Drop Insults"John Green discusses the horrid nature of contemporary insults in light of those calling him "lame" or "nerdy" for cataloguing his home library.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 11, 2008

Download edition: the December Vox 

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10, 2008

Vox Book Club Results

Alrighty, the votes are in and as follows:Story Time: 1 To Kill a Mockingbird: 3A Separate Peace: 3Sea of Trolls: 5Looking for Alaska: 0The Book Thief: 8Dewey: 0Water for Elephants: 4So we will be reading "The Book Thief" by Mark Zusak.

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TUESDAY, DEC. 9, 2008

MONDAY, DEC. 8, 2008

Barney Teaches Bad Boyz a Lesson

Barney and Barry Manilow have teamed up to bring justice to the Colorado streets.In a unique form of punishment, Judge Paul Sacco has subjected a group of teens to the music of Barry Manilow and Barney to justify their actions.The teens' blaring car stereos were…

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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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SATURDAY, DEC. 6, 2008

Something disgusting.

Woman infested with maggots. Sixty-two years old. *shudder*So it goes, I suppose... strange that her son called the police and then left his mother there all alone. What a world.

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Video of the Week

Sorry this is late, you guys, but I've been alternately doing homework, packing, and sitting on an airplane, all without internet access. Anywho, here's an entertaining way to start your weekend.50 Jokes in 4 Minutes by Hank GreenOh, and by the way, you all are…

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THURSDAY, DEC. 4, 2008

A Shock to the System

Do religious references belong on American currency and in the Pledge of Allegiance?According to a recent survey performed by NBC, 86% of Americans believe that "In God We Trust" should remain on money and that "One Nation Under God" also belongs in its place in…

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3, 2008

The Vox Book Club Suggestions

Here are the following books that my fellow bloggers and I came up with. Cast your vote for two, on Wednesday the 10th we'll count the votes and decide which one we want to read. Erin managed to get ahold of two $25 gift certificates…

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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.



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