“Finding Dory:” A Nostalgic Dive with Surprising Depth
“Finding Dory” is an exceptional film, especially for a sequel that didn’t need to exist. Dory’s short-term memory loss is used both to get some comic relief and as a way to give her character a real dilemma and self conflict.
10 Political Terms Teens Need to Know
With election day coming up in just five months, VOX thought it would be helpful to share a few terms that might be helpful for our first time voters or any teen keeping up with the elections.
Voices Against Dating Violence: Teens Speak Up
Partnership Against Domestic Violence hosts an annual Teen Summit — and VOX was there to give teens a chance to speak up about what matters to them about dating, dating violence and healthy relationships. So many teens created writing and art. We’re proud to share those voices on VOX. By Elyse Daniels, 17, Parkview […]
The Graduation Speech I Wasn’t Allowed to Deliver
My school informed me I wasn’t going to deliver the speech I wrote. Instead, I was handed a salutatorian speech they wrote. I had to speak about birches and oak trees in an analogy about how to stay strong and bend when appropriate.
Reacting to the Past: Teens Lead through Roleplay
I recently helped an emperor dress in imperial robes and bowed to him on the throne. Surprisingly, this took place in a college classroom.
VOX Media Cafe 2016 – Week One
VOX Media Cafe’s first week was interesting and fun. As the participants carefully tread the waters of journalism, I tried to fit into my role as intern.
Why Banks is an Alt-R&B “Goddess”
The first few dark, harmonic hums of “Waiting Game” hypnotized me. Banks crooned with a dark, yet fragile vibrato, “I’m thinking it over…” and I was hooked.
Relationships & Dating Violence — More Teens’ Voices
Atlanta-area teens who attended the Partnership Against Domestic Violence’s Teen Summit wrote and created art about love, dating and healthy relationships. VOX was there to bring the mic (and writing and art supplies…) By Isis, 15, MHS I am strong I am bold This was something I was told. Closed mouths don’t get fed. So speak your […]
Five Movies All Teen Filmmakers Should See!
The one thing that almost all filmmakers, young or old, can benefit from is being inspired by other movies. Whether it’s the story behind the making of that film or the lessons and themes it teaches, movies can inspire us in many ways.
Stuck in Rebecca’s Suitcase #3: Munich, Germany
A trip to Munich is incomplete without a delicious pretzel and a visit to the Neuschwanstein castle. It’s the castle Disney based its theme castle on.
