Crime Uncovered [VIDEO]
Esteemed journalist Corey Patterson talks about crime in Atlanta. This video includes interviews with Chris Almond, Dylan Hughes-Kubaiko, and Zachary Walker, who give their opinions on crime in the city, and their personal experiences.
The Music Made Me Do It [VIDEO]
As the world of music changes, the use of substances among teens increases. With the rise of social media and artists wanting to go viral, many neglect to produce a positive message to their listeners. Using previous articles from the New York Times and NIH (National Institute on Drug Abuse) we’ve connected the music to […]
The Disagreement of Social Media [VIDEO]
Social media has become a huge part of our daily lives. For users ages 13 to 18 are on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms all the time, which can be a big risk to their safety because of online predators, cyberbullying, and other dangers. We spoke to several Atlantans about their opinions […]
Cobb County Book Bans Still Unresolved Ahead Of The Next School Year
Book bans have become a contentious issue across the United States, and Cobb County is no exception. In March 2023, Katie Rinderle, an elementary school teacher in Cobb County, read “My Shadow is Purple,” a children’s book about acceptance and challenging gender norms, to her fifth-grade class. This led to her being placed on administrative […]
Art in Atlanta: Who Gets To Decide? [Opinion]
The city of Atlanta is a canvas for self-expression. Through graffiti, places that have been left to age are restored with a new life. These expressions often come in the form of tags or bright-colored signatures made on walls using spray paint. While some are more creative than others, universally tags are a way to […]
How are NBA fans responding to a drop in viewership?
The NBA has been on a little bit of a viewership downfall, with an estimated 12 percent drop in playoff viewers this season as opposed to last season. Many people have different opinions about the NBA Finals, but also just the state of the NBA currently. VOX ATL interviewed several basketball fans to get their […]
The Locker Room: On Bullying and Mental Health [Podcast]
The Locker Room is about the causes and effects of bullying and how it impacts mental health. In this podcast, I interview a teen and two adults and include information from Kenyata Brown of CHRIS 180. This podcast was made to bring awareness to bullying and to inform viewers of the negative effects that bullying […]
Are Younger Readers Being Exposed to Too Much ‘Spicy’ Content on BookTok? [Opinion]
The online group BookTok began as a safe environment for people of all ages to take and give book recommendations to each other, but it slowly grew into a much more controversial community. When asked about BookTok, Bella M., a teen who’s often on TikTok, describes it as “an online community of people who read […]
Graffiti in Atlanta: Yay or Nay? [VIDEO]
In Atlanta, graffiti is a widely discussed and well-known topic. Braxton will talk about the background of graffiti and the opinions of Atlantans.
Childhood Nostalgia: Creating Satisfaction with Life [VIDEO]
There are many explorations of the positive and negative aspects nostalgia brings. Teens and adults alike have experienced this mixed emotion as reflecting on the past can cause a rollercoaster of emotions. Therefore, does it benefit them? How can nostalgia be used to create satisfaction with life and hopefulness for the future? This video hopes […]
