Youth Express

Featuring original writing, music, theater, journalism and reflections from Pittsburgh-area youth

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November 27, 2018 00:12:02
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Higher Achievement scholars talk about their neighborhoods, an original song, and a feature on Extra Effort honoree Josh Heindenreich-S2E5

Higher Achievement scholars meeting at Pittsburgh Sterret talk about their neighborhoods, The Castle of Ink performs an original song, and a feature on Extra...

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November 20, 2018 00:08:37
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Pittsburgh area students expressing gratitude - S2 E4

Youth from Pittsburgh area schools express gratitude and talk about their favorite Thanksgiving memories.   Background Music:"Maccary Bay" and "Hep Cats" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed...

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November 13, 2018 00:12:52
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Interschool messages on friendship and trust, an original song, and imaginary commercials - S2 E3

Woodland Hills Middle/High School and Perry High School send audio messages back and forth about friendship and trust, teen rock group, This is the...

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November 06, 2018 00:09:59
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African heritage, original music, and perspectives on transitioning to high school - S2 E2

Racheal and Fatoon share their experiences moving to the US from Africa, Melina Bowser with an original song entitled Tell the Devil and Chiara...

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October 30, 2018 00:11:01
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Higher Achievement scholars from Pittsburgh Sterrett and Pittsburgh Langley, plus a song from Sunburst School of Music House Band

 The Sunburst School of Music house band, featuring Madeline King (15, Pittsburgh Allderdice), Riley Deringor: (17, Pittsburgh SciTech), Zack Wolynn (15, Pittsburgh CAPA), Mason...

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October 23, 2018 00:13:15
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Reflections on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, a commentary on Breast Cancer Awareness, and a cover of a Chris Cornell's "Say Hello To Heaven" - Ep.52

Montour High School student Abby Minzer on National Breast cancer Awareness.   Alexis Batchelder, a 10th grader at Lincoln Park shares her version of Chris...

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