Editor's Note: For the VOX End of the Year Party, VOX teen staffer and resident DJ Nile Hines created a special playlist to reflect on the school year. We decided to share his selections with readers below. Enjoy!

Chris Brown, “Just Fine”

 This is a perfect song for any of the high-school couples that are reaching the end of their senior year. There’s always that feeling of departure that makes the last days bittersweet. But uplifting message about moving on and finding love should soothe the pain.

Run Kid Run,  “We’ve Only Just Begun”

 It’s a driving rock song with a catchy melody that will have you smiling and humming, as well as uplifting lyrics that remind you of all the potential you have inside you. Don’t give up just because you feel down. You can achieve greatness so keep making progress, champ!

Miguel Migs,  “So Far”

Editor's Note: Over spring break, our VOX film reviewers spent the afternoon taking in a high school-themed double feature here at VOX, comparing and contrasting last year's critically acclaimed "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (set in the 1990s) and the 1985 John Hughes classic "The Breakfast Club." Here's what teens in 2013 thought about the teens from the Nirvana and Wang Chung eras!

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" and "The Breakfast Club" both focus on the social issues that teens face during high school. "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is an intimate tale about an introverted high school freshman who develops strong friendships with two seniors and by doing so, he is exposed to a whole new social environment that nourishes his personal growth. To me, "Perks" is full of highly relatable and realistic themes that actual teens may be experiencing today. Some of these themes include ...

Tame Impala is an Australian five-piece psychedelic rock outfit whose lead singer’s voice is eerily similar to that of John Lennon’s. Imagine The Beatles on acid. Tame Impala released their sophomore project in the fall of 2012 titled “Lonerism,” which is, in my opinion, the official loner album of the 21st century. With titles like “Why Won’t They Talk to Me”, and “Music to Walk Home By”, it’s self explanatory as to why it the album is labaled "Lonerism."

First off, allow me to say that this sophomore effort shows much growth from their first project, “InnerSpeaker.” Not that their first album wasn’t awesome; it’s just that it can’t hold a torch to “Lonerism.” Tame Impala is one of those bands that will change their sound on every album they release; to be honest, the music business needs more of those artists.

Tame Impala succeeded in putting out a very ...

As I walk into the beautiful lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta, the cast of “Men at Work” welcomes me with open arms. Being that this is the last interview of morning, I can tell they're a little tired. Despite their tiredness, we gather around in the comfy chairs, and have a delightful conversation. The guys are exceptionally friendly, and speak without any hesitation.

 So, what is “Men at Work?” It’s a 30-minute TBS comedy sitcom, now in its second season airing at 10 p.m. Thursdays about the crazy lives of four men who work together for Full Steam Magazine in New York City. Danny Masterson plays the role of Milo, a writer for the magazine trying to make is way back into the dating game, but it’s not working out so well. Then you have Neal played by Adam Busch. He is the accountant, and the only ...

When most people think “art museum," they think “boring, stuffy, old.” Atlanta’s own High Museum of Art is on a mission to change this moniker, beginning with The Wells Fargo ArtsVibe teen program. This High Museum of Art brainchild has now expanded into the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Alliance Theatre, and Alliance Young Audiences. Teen programs coordinator Beth Malone attributes the nationwide upswing in teen programs at arts organizations to the fact that “everyone is wising up to how much positive creativity and energy [teens] bring when given the right resources.”

 ArtsVibe provides access to teens who want to be more involved in the Atlanta art scene. Through the High Museum’s Teen Program, my school was able to organize a parallel program for our Contemporary Art History class. Twice a month, our class traveled by bus to the High, where we were able to take tours of recent exhibitions. My personal ...