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The Vox Box archive for Jan. 1, 2008

FRIDAY, OCT. 17, 2008


WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15, 2008

Why College Isn't All Fun and Games

For those of you who were not watching Dr. Phil on Tuesday, you missed an interesting show. It was about campus safety. During this episode, Dr. Phil announced that 1 out of 4 college girls are the victims of rape or attempted rape. Many of…

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Is water better bottled?

According to a study released Wednesday, much of the bottled water sold in America contains the same impurities that tap water does. While none of the leading brands of bottled water exceeded Federal standards for water purity, the study challenges the popular notion that bottled…

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TUESDAY, OCT. 14, 2008

Want an excuse not to do homework?

Here you go: My Tuesday night gift to you...Yearbook yourself! Click here...If you are patient with the advertising, you (boys and girls) can use a favorite photo and insert it into hairstyles of the past few decades. After I finished giggling my face off, I…

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MONDAY, OCT. 13, 2008

It's Columbus Day!!!

To some, Columbus Day signifies a day off of school or a long weekend. However, it's significance goes far past an extra day to sleep in. Columbus Day celebrates Christopher Columbus's exploration of the New World, setting off a chain of events that eventually led…

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SATURDAY, OCT. 11, 2008


Poor Pumpkin...

In light of this being the season for Jack-O-Lanterns, I felt the need to post this. This is what happens when pumpkins have to much to drink:Please Note: A friend sent this to me via email. (Thank you Carter.) Therefore, I am unsure of the…

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Solving that 'hairy' problem...

The Royal Family is taking a step in the green - and fashionable - direction.PETA has worked with many celebrities and organizations to try to find a solution to the high use of real bear fur for the hats of the Buckingham Palace Gaurdsmen. Not…

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THURSDAY, OCT. 9, 2008

Continuing with the debates...

An interesting video compilation of various prominent YouTube vloggers with their takes on the debate. The last two are my personal favorites.From the mouth of John Green: "I apologize if this is poor-quality vlogging; I played a drinking game during the debate where I had…

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8, 2008

Obscure World News of the Week

Macaque Monkeys are a genus of Old World monkeys, classified in the subfamily of Cercopithecinae. Excepting humans, they are the most widespread of all primates, with very diverse geographical habitats ranging from northern Africa to Japan. Their involvement in animal testing has stirred much controversy…

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Good ol' 1996...

The year of 1996 can be remembered for many things - for wellness consultant Karen Hanrahan, it was the year she decided to purchase and save a McDonald's burger.Ya...a 12 year old burger. (!)Hanrahan uses this burger as a speech-prop to illustrate the fast food…

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TUESDAY, OCT. 7, 2008

Got a package!...

There's a new (and unexpected) addition to the cargo holds of numerous flights headed to southern Brazil - penguins.Slate PhotoWithout known reason, these juvenile Patagonian penguins washed up by the hundreds to the shores of northern Brazil - many perishing before treatment was reached. But…

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MONDAY, OCT. 6, 2008

Homecoming Hits a Home Run

Homecoming season is in full bloom. High schools everywhere are starting to celebrate.How was your school's homecoming? What was the best part? Did your school do anything really unique?At Post Falls, we have the Powderpuff Football, the guys' volleyball match, a few assemblies, several class…

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SUNDAY, OCT. 5, 2008


Obama's Quote-unquote Victory

Once upon a time, I was quite the Obama fan. I read much of his book, blown away by his rhetorical prowess and storytelling ability. It would go down in history, I thought, with historical texts akin to the autobiographies of Franklin and Frederick Douglass.…

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Obscure World News of the Week

Clickit.President Evo Morales of Bolivia announced his disapproval of U.S. intervention in the Bolivian coca crop and drug trade last Saturday, rejecting American requests to fly anti-drug aircraft over Bolivian territory. Morales feels that the DEA's periodic flights over Bolivia are, along with the rest…

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SATURDAY, OCT. 4, 2008

FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 2008

THURSDAY, OCT. 2, 2008

Tonight's debate....

After the debate in St.Louis tonight between Senator Joe Biden and Governor Palin, both expectations of the candidates were not what happened. Political stradegists had predicted Sarah Palin to spew memorized information on foreign policies and such and mess up the debate as she was…

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We Told You So...

In an August post,here, we told you about the Nebraska abandonment law that allowed parents to leave children at a 'safe haven' until they were 19. Opinions were given that the law would be used as a threat, used to get rid of of teens…

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1, 2008

Planned Parenthood Loves Palin

Sarah Palin has helped fundraise $802,678 for Planned Parenthood simply by running alongside McCain.Although she stands firmly against abortion, Sarah Palin has become an icon for the group. An e-mail sent out by the Planned Parenthood asked people to donate money "in honor of Sarah…

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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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