For U2 fans, when 4 tracks from the band's new album, No Line on the Horizon, were recorded and leaked onto YouTube. Getty Images photoThe songs were leaked after Bono blasted them from his French villa and a passerby recognized Bono's voice and recorded the…
...as presidential running mate. Sen. John McCain picked first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate Friday, adding a little-known but reform-minded woman to his ticket. Introducing her today, he said she has "strong principles, a fighting spirit and deep compassion," and praised her…
12 year old Amelia Robbins is a wonderful student and child. She also has pink hair. Well that pink hair got her suspended from her school in Mountain Grove, Missouri. Take a look:
Church officials accustomed to gathering dollar bills from their collection plates would be jealous of the True North Community Church, which just received a winning lottery ticket from one of its parishioners. The lucky churchgoer, whose ticket is worth approximately $3,000,000, specified only one condition…
The California Court of Appeals recently ruled that homeschooling parents in the state must be certified to teach their children. This motion was enstated to ensure that children, regardless of how they are educated, do not fall behind standards.Agreeing with this ruling is Marty Hittelman,…
(one of the few photo scandals having nothing to do with hollywood)More Olympics controversy - this time it's on the basketball court. The Spanish men's Olympic basketball team has stirred up some emotions based on a recent photo of the team "using their index fingers…
Photo via Getty ImagesA Cuban athlete, Angel Matos, is facing the possibility of a lifetime ban from the Olympics after kicking a referee in the face. The athlete became angry after he was disqualified for taking too much injury time, despite being ahead 3-2 in…
You would think college presidents wouldn't ever be for lowering the drinking age. However, multiple prestigious university presidents have asked lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age to 18, saying that the higher drinking age encourages binge drinking on their campuses. ABC News Photo The…
Unlike some of my posts, this post is not meant to be clever, entertaining or even a debate starter. This post is meant to inform you of something that I feel should be more known. Call me ignorant but I had never before heard of…
Michael Phelps achieved his goal of eight medals at one Olympics last night after the Americans won the 4x100m medley. Phelps also set an Olympic record for fastest butterfly split in the history of the 4x100m medley. AP Photo In the story by Alan Abrahamson…
Want to be on the cutting edge of beauty? Apparently, all it takes is a little bird poo. Yes, Shizuka Bernstein uses the waste products of our feathered friends in her "Geisha Facial."When I was 12 or 13 years old, she had told me that…
Tomorrow, I'll be job shadowing a Microsoft employee. It's going to be a great opportunity. I have done a little bit of research on job shadowing, and there is lots about it online. Students, recent graduates and even adults can job shadow. The Yahoo hotjobs…
Spain's Olympic basketball team team is in deep water today for a publicity stunt of them using thier fingers to make their eyes look more Chinese. AP Photograph According to the Boston Globe, in an AP story, found here, the stunt was pulled for Seur,…
If you've been following the Olympics, you've probably heard all the controversy over whether or not the girls on China's gymnastics team are under the minimum age of 16. NYT Article:BEIJING — The teeny-tiny women on China’s Olympic gymnastics team will don their teeny-tiny leotards…
As a part of J-camp's adventure this week, they are creating a package of stories to be published in the S-R the 25th. This week's theme is "Going back to school... Green."QUESTION: We need kids who are willing to be interviewed and talk about their…
As I watched the opening ceremonies, I thought I saw the little girl lip-synching, but then dismissed it as being too cynical. Well, turns out my suspicions were correct.From CNN:Games organizers confirm that Lin Miaoke, who performed "Ode to the Motherland" as China's flag was…
I just sent a small army of 6th graders into the city to complete an "On the Street" for our story package. I apologize in advance to any of you who are questioned. ;) Voices reporter Lisa Leinberger gave them some tips. "Any questions?" she…
Ok, here is the story package: Going back to school--Green.That is, we are all headed back to school soon. Our story package will be all about doing so while keeping that ol' carbon footprint in mind.QUESTION: Is this something you think about when preparing to…
The American AIDS epidemic is no longer on the rise; the number of new cases each year since 1998 has dwindled slightly on the CDC’s records, suggesting AIDS prevention is actually starting to work.The lower number of cases means a person’s chances of transmitting the…
Even been disappointed that certain Olympic sports are not televised? Well, nbcolympics.com has rolled out a live video system that allows you to watch events live. Just look on the left sidebar - any sport with a "Live" marking next to it can be viewed…
Beauty literally is in the eye of the beholden with new contacts meant to replicate wide-eyed anime characters. From inventorspot.com:Anyone who's seen Japanese comics, cartoon videos or anime art is instantly struck by the common look of the girls - big eyes that, by making…
I knew this would be amazing, but the skill of the performers and the epic scale of everything is hard to imagine.So far, 2008 drummers have introduced the proceedings, and dancers have painted a giant landscape with their bodies. Add to that the display of…
Charles Compton stands in front of local Big Boys Restaurant. Photo courtesy of KPSP Local 2 NewsAt 349 pounds, Charles Compton knows that he is a big guy. He just never expected to be fired for it. According to the story, Compton was given his…
John Edwards, a former contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, admitted today that he was involved in an affair during his wife’s battle with cancer. Edwards denies having fathered the child of his would-be lover, 42-year old Rielle Hunter, but admitted to meeting Hunter in…
I'm not exactly what you'd call a "Tree Hugger" nor am I all about "Save the Planet" or "Save the Animals" - that kind of stuff, but I think this video deserves some attention.Question: Are people overreacting or are plastic bags a real hazard to…
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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