What?! 13
Okay this just seems a little nuts to me, but I guess it could be a sign of things to come... On Tuesday it was reported that a man from Taiwan asked cops to send him back to prison (seemingly out of desperation). He was…
The Vox Box archive for Feb. 2009
THURSDAY, FEB. 26, 2009
Video of the Week 2
"Optical Illusion Girlfriend" courtesy of CollegeHumorhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a91eiu_eer4
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25, 2009
Are Kids Getting More Dangerous? 21
Eleven-year-old Jordan Brown has been charged as an adult for a crime that is becoming more and more common in the news: shooting a family member. In this case, the family member was Kenzie Marie Houk, the twenty-six-year-old fiancée of Brown’s father (shown with her…
Generosity at its best 1
Today the government of Mumbai, India accounced that they would built real houses for two of the small children of the movie, Slumdog Millionaire. Fabulous considering the two darlings were STILL living in the poverty stricten slums of India.Now help the other Indian children in…
Wrapping it up
Chloe and I figure we've dragged this out for long enough, so we might as well end it with a bang. As she said, we hope you'll continue to break down the novel and discuss it with others, and we hope you'll enjoy this last…
Which View?... 3
Last night, Obama's address not only challenged the economy and our current state of financial affairs, but also questioned our level of patriotism and involvement as a population.This is a very serious matter, I agree. Yet the question on my mind was about Hilary; Which…
TUESDAY, FEB. 24, 2009
A Farewell...
Yes - here it is, it actually came:....*drumroll please*.....the end of The Book Thief. We're bringin' this amazing work of literature full circle and ending it here. As Caitlin and I post the pre-formulated Discussion Questions, we hope you'll continue to really question each section…
Need a buck?... 6
$1 is going to save the economy? Well, according to Msnbc.com, Washington State thinks it's the best plan, "supposed to bring millions of dollars worth of food stamps to the state by March."The state is sending out thousands of checks made out for $1 to…
MONDAY, FEB. 23, 2009
The Green Hereafter 17
If you're like most Americans, you'll want to be buried or creamated.But exactly how safe is this for the environment?Burial requires a decomposition below the surface, without oxygen, producing a sloppy mess that emits carbon dioxide into the soil. It is estimated that americans use…
What's on your Record? 1
How about a 9-year-old boy charged with murder? You might've heard about the Arizona boy who confessed on video to killing his father and another man last November with a .22-caliber handgun obtained from his house. At the time he was 8-years-old, and heading home…
SATURDAY, FEB. 21, 2009
Cash's Capitalist Reactionary Pig Quotes of the Week 5
In the true and individualistic spirit of a self-made, free market capitalistic pig-dog, I am starting (right now) a weekly collection of quotes from various conservative figures, both modern and historical, with no regard to what the welfare-dependent socialists up top think about it. After…
Cash's Radically Leftist Secular Quotes of the Week
In the true and arrogant spirit of a freethinking, politically-correct pinko, I am starting (right now) a weekly collection of quotes from various liberals, both modern and historical, without regard to what the fascists up top think of it. After all, I'm entitled to my…
FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 2009
Video of the Week 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSjRRswSEgEThe cutest little girl rambling through a fairy tale of sorts that she makes up on the spot.
"Revenge on Vegetarians"... 9
Cash's 'mouse-baby wine' will be a tough act to follow - really how can anything compare to the visual of ...well...he summed it up perfectly with that ending "Squeak"...but his post got me thinking about our future...(and hopefully that there won't be more baby creatures…
THURSDAY, FEB. 19, 2009
Obscure World "News" of the Week: Korean Mouse Wine 13
Specifically, baby mouse wine.It's been several years since I last left South Korea, but I still hold a high and consistent, if not overly detached pride, for my now-thriving homeland. Less than a century ago, the Korean peninsula was being ravaged by Japanese rule and…
Does Hollywood Ruin Novels? 9
It's an often-heard complaint after the release of the newest book-to-film movie; Why does that suck? In our society, it seems to be a given that the book will always be better than it's movie adaption.What's going on with this translation from the pages to…
TUESDAY, FEB. 17, 2009
"Now That's Progressive"? 1
We've all seen those Progressive commercials with the car insurance shoppers literally "shopping" for car insurance, and the gimmick always seems to be "name your price." With a struggling economy, cost has become the primary means of competition among companies, although quality definitely remains a…
American Idol
As every Idol fan knows, tonight is the first night that we get to vote for our favorites. The Top 36 contestants were chosen last week, and now it's up to the public to chose. As you are watching Idol tonight, pay attention to who…
MONDAY, FEB. 16, 2009
Mall Cop: Cute or Corny? 7
Two movie tickets and plenty of laughs later, I still can't figure out why someone wouldn't enjoy Paul Blart: Mall Cop! I watched this film at the theaters twice: once with "the guys" and once with "the girls."I loved the original plot; Paul Blart is…
SUNDAY, FEB. 15, 2009
Nevada Takes on Mountain Lions 3
The state of Nevada has announced a plan to increase the deer population by reducing the number of mountain lions. Animal activists are outraged at the plan, saying that housing developments, drought, and automobile accidents are more detrimental to the deer population than are mountain…
Quotes of the Week
In honor of President's Day, the quotes from this week are from US presidents. Quote 1:Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people. John AdamsHow much knowledge do you have of the American government? What is the most interesting part, to you?Quote 2:A…
SATURDAY, FEB. 14, 2009
Showin' Some Love... 11
It's the age-old activity for Valentine's Day; many pop in a movie, cook up some popcorn, then sit down and enjoy the cpmpany of loved ones. Here are the classics...When Harry Met SallyMeg Ryan and Billy Crystal see sparks fly in New York City. (I…
Happy Anti-Valentine's Day! 4
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FRIDAY, FEB. 13, 2009
Sad and pathetic
I understand reality television has not always been the classiest genre of television, but for goodness sake people! E! television channel is set to premiere a new reality show in March called Hot Girls in Scary Places. And yep... you guessed what it is! Girls…
Conan O' Brien Departs New York for New Show
I've watched Conan O' Brien since I was in elementary school, staying up far past any reasonable person would just to get glimpses of manoras on wheels and bears in diapers with lewd behavior. I hope dearly that none of the show's previous vulgarity or…
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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