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The Vox Box archive for Jan. 26, 2009

MONDAY, JAN. 26, 2009

Katie Stam waves to the audience after she was crowned Miss America 2009.  (Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)

Crowning Miss America 11 

Katie Stam, Miss Indiana, shakily took her fist steps as the inspirational Miss America 2009 this past week.As soon as Miss America 2008 placed the crown upon her head, Miss America 2009 swiftly graced the stage before uniting with her parents to thank them.The event…

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Stuffed... girls? 

Does anyone else think that making President Obama's little girls into Beanie Babies is a little messed up? Maybe the girls are supposed to be the new "role models'' but it just seems weird that they're already being marketed! What do you guys think?

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Quotes of the Week

Quote 1:Life wouldn't be worth living if I worried over the future as well as the present. W. Somerset MaughamAre you a worrywart? What are the things you worry about most?Quote is here. Quote 2:Health food makes me sick. Calvin Trillin, US columnistWhat health foods…

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Recipes of the Week 13 

Chloe, you have inspired me. :) This week's recipes are all about chocolate. Recipe 1: Mexican Chocolate Icebox CakeRecipe is here. Looks good, but cold- maybe not the best cake for a 7 degree day. Recipe 2: Chocolate Chip SconesRecipe is here. Scones=amazing. Recipe 3:…

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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.