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David Cook's First Album Rocks As Much As He Does--Must I Say More?

American Idol winner David Cook just released his first album, and--believe me--it rocks! ( Full post )

First day of Book Club!

Okay guys, today is the first official assignment for the Vox Box's Book Club. In case you're completely out of the loop, we are reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. ( Full post )

Some kids just wanted a pony...

When most kids at Cesar Chavez Elementary School wrote to Santa, they asked for things like bikes and puppies.
One nine-year-old little girl, however, simply said that she wanted a relative to stop molesting her and her sister.
The letter was reported to police, and the relative was arrested. Police believe the molestation occurred over a period of four years.
Looks like Santa's wishes can come true. ( Full post )

I'm not too sure about these...

MSN has a page listing the Top 10 gifts to give to a Music Lover. (such as myself...) All of them are priced under $20. See MSN's list here. ( Full post )

Baby Talk: Redefining Embarrassing Baby Names

Oh baby! Sometimes I just have to wonder what those parents were thinking... ( Full post )

Is Dating Outdated?

"Hooking up" is here to stay, but what has it done to valuable dating experiences and social relationships? ( Full post )

But officer, I didn't know...

Alexander Khamish owes the government $81,039. Many people have fallen farther into the government's debt, almost always by simply not paying their taxes. Khamish is slightly unique, then, in the fact that taxes aren't his problem; he owes $81,039 in parking fines. ( Full post )

And Erin's coveted, "Here is the Biggest Butthole on the Planet" award goes to...

I was just sent this Gem... ( Full post )

Time for some (book) Clubbin'

So the time has come: the Official VOX Book Club has started! ( Full post )

Bush proves he has great reflexes at Baghdad press conference

Many have seen this by now, but we still gotta discuss... ( Full post )

The Vox Book Club begins... with "The Book Thief"

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But seriously, God.

A certain breed of faith, or lack thereof, summed up through satire: ( Full post )

The infamous "War on Christmas"

Though this topic isn't quite as vocal this year as it has in years past (or at least not here in Texas), we nonetheless hear at least a few die-hards shouting about the war being waged on Christmas. ( Full post )

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

As I was leaving 5th period today, up and down the hall I heard cries of "it's snowing! IT'S SNOWING!!!" I've lived in Spokane for almost 8 years, and many people around me haved lived here longer, yet I'm still amazed at how excited I get on the first snowfall. ( Full post )

Dumb and Dumber

How dumb, exactly, do you have to be to possess marijuana, and when it, and a shotgun, get stolen, call police?? Apparently very dumb- but not dumb enough to make it impossible. In May 2008, a man (with felony warrants) did exactly that. Test yourself on your stupid criminal knowledge in this Encarta MSN quiz, here. ( Full post )

Not Just Cow's Milk

3 years ago, Brokeback Mountain caused an uproar. Milk could become the new Brokeback Mountain. Milk is a movie about a gay man elected to public office in California in the 70's. As James Matney says in this month's Vox,

I still urge those over 17 to go out and watch this film. The homosexual themes of �Milk� aren�t what will make this film spectacular and isn�t going to be a pervasive component of the film. The amazing performances, and highly researched script are what will make �Milk� one of the best films of the year.

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Looks like snow this weekend...

To celebrate... ( Full post )

Video of the Week

"How Nerds Drop Insults" ( Full post )

Fashion Police: Star-Studded Laughs

The Most Outrageous Accessories of 2008: you gotta love these celebrities' style secrets! ( Full post )

Download edition: the December Vox

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