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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.
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'Twas? 'Twasn't?   Visions of sugar plums -- and poems that aren't what they seem -- frame the holiday musical, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, at American Stage. Would you believe Clement Moore did not write those famous words? Story

[Times photo: Jamie Francis]

The holidays are here again
I get so excited knowing I will be out of school for a much-needed vacation. I have been waiting for this time to come since Thanksgiving. The holidays get confusing to me because I have to deal with school and tests, as well as think about giving and receiving gifts. I have always looked forward to this holiday because I get cool things but this year something different is happening within me. This has been a tough year for lots of people especially since 9/11. As I think about this holiday time, I have found myself reflecting on not just the stuff I will receive but the losses many people are facing.

Fashioning your own career
Flipping burgers is not the only way for kids to make money. Entrepreneurship builds character in young people, a business consultant says.

Hot Stuff!
Oprah takes notice

For Hanukkah
The eight candles have all been lit, and as Hanukkah draws to a close today at sundown, here is a joyful poem by a young reader celebrating the Festival of Lights.

Submit your items to Xpressions
Xpressions, our monthly showcase for the art, writing and photography of students through the 12th grade, is looking for your work!

A complex caper full of comedy
Movie: Ocean's Eleven


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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