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Xpress, the Coolest Section of the St. Petersburg Times, is the home for features, news and views of interest to young readers. Most of the work in Xpress, which appears on Mondays in Floridian, is produced by the Times' X-Team. The team of journalists ages 9-17 from around the Tampa Bay area is selected every year at the end of the school year to serve during the following school term. The current team of 12 was chosen out of 150 applicants. Watch for X-Team application forms in Xpress during the month of May.


Read the reviews by Xpress Film Critic Billy Norris

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What, me worry?

Xpress film critic Billy Norris was cool as a cucumber while talking with David Letterman during his appearance on the Late Show. Getting ready for his national television debut was another story. Story

[Photo by John Filo/CBS]


Aghast at all the trash
I recently was assigned to do a community service project for one of my classes at Cypress Woods Elementary School in Palm Harbor. I decided to pick up trash along a stretch of road near where I live. I'd like to tell you how it made me feel.

Senior year much more than pomp and circumstance
It's downright difficult, especially meeting those deadlines for college and scholarship applications.

Mind Games
Hundreds of Florida students gather for a fun-filled weekend of teamwork at the state Odyssey of the Mind competition.


Xpressions
Xpressions, is a monthly showcase for the art, writing and photography of students through the 12th grade. Xpressions appears the last Monday of each month.

Wonders of Florida This year's St. Petersburg Times Newspaper in Education series will be a journey exploring the awe-inspiring, marvelous state we call home. In this space each week you'll learn about some of the wonders of Florida. What makes this state and its people unique? What are some of the challenges of life in the Land of Flowers? You even may be surprised to find some of these wonders right outside your back door. Introduction, previous chapters and Web Links

Money Stuff: Get it! Spend it! Keep it!
The 2000-2001 series is about something we all love and wish we had more of: money.

Anne Frank: Lessons in human rights and dignity The 1999- 2000
Newspaper in Education series
Introduction, previous chapters and Web Links

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