VOX Media Cafe 2016 – Audio, Video, Editing in Week 2

During week two, VMC participants were in the field shooting video and working with professional journalists to learn shooting and editing skills. “It was hard not to cut off sentences while editing the video,” says Chris Rogers, 13. “But it was fun.”
Stuck in Rebecca’s Suitcase #4: The City of Mozart

Music was in the air as local bands set up stages for performing around the plazas. Our next stop: Salzburg, Austria, the city where Mozart grew up.
Mitski’s “Puberty 2” Expertly Tackles Emptiness, Longing and Belonging

Born in Japan and growing up a globetrotter of sorts, 25-year-old Mitski Miyawaki’s music tackles feelings of estrangement, not fitting in and the emotions (both positive and negative) that come with that.
Sequels, Remakes and Reboots, Oh, My!

Adaptations, sequels, and remakes have existed since the beginning of storytelling, and movies are no exception. This is an issue that has faced 21st century cinema for quite some time now: the abundance of unoriginal ideas. Why has this problem persisted and been ignored? Is it just a phase that we are going through?
Free Summer Events for Atlanta Teens

Looking for something to do this summer that isn’t summer camp or Netflix? These five free events will help you explore the city and have fun to boot!
Seven Things People Need for an Outdoor Concert

Sunscreen: Sunburn is not cute and it can ruin your fun in the sun at the concert. Sunscreen can prevent the sun from ruining your good time and giving you an ugly sunburn. Bug spray: When at an outdoor concert, it is good to know that bugs also live outside. Without spray to deter bugs, you […]
Georgia Teen Institute: The Power of Teen Voices

Teens everywhere have opinions and voices. Often times they are overlooked and tossed away because of their age. In cases where teens are allowed to express themselves amazing things are created.
VOX Wants to Hear from You — by Friday!

VOX would love to hear from Atlanta-area teens — by Friday — so we can share your voices and publish about the topics you care about most. Click the survey, and be entered to win an iPad mini.
To my beautiful, black, queer child

To my beautiful, black, queer child / You gave me my first taste of motherhood / at the age of 6
With “Finding Dory,” VOX Unveils Top 10 Pixar Movies of all Time

Whenever someone is asked to give an example of an animated film that is great for both kids and adults, “Finding Nemo” almost always comes to mind. When trying to figure out a film that brilliantly tells a story in a unique visual way, “WALL-E” is one of the best modern day examples of such […]