By Cady TrauschManzanita City Reporter As this is my last article for this Girls State week I wanted to touch on the culture that is created by all the young women who got to be a part of this program.
5 Things I Wish I Brought to Arizona Girls State
By Zoey OlsonSaguaro City Reporter #1: Shower Shoes. This one is pretty specific to me because I forgot mine, but when showering in communal showers it definitely is best to wear shower shoes to protect your feet from all
Why Discrimination is the Best Form of Motivation
By Cady TrauschManzanita City Reporter Today Girls State heard from two very strong women in Arizona politics. First Girls State heard from Jennifer Zipps who is a federal judge who resides in Tucson, Arizona. She has been serving since 2011
My Time in the House of Representatives
By Tatum YoungJuniper City Reporter As a freshly elected member of the House of Representatives, my experience so far has been so amazing I couldn’t go any longer without sharing it with others. Even though the federalist party is the
General Elections at Girls State
By Victoria GoeserJuniper City Reporter Thursday, June 5th, 2025 was an eventful day to say the least. We had general elections that resulted in announcing Ava Campbell as Governor, and Aarna Dharia as Secretary of State. Along with Kateri FireThunder
A day of success for the Pinon Ponies!
By Hannah AndersonPinon City Reporter We proudly had 13 of 19 citizens run for state or county positions. Out of our nationalists, our wins consisted of: • “Snow White” Tallulah Trimble as the chairman for the Kaibab County Board of
Girls State: State of the State
By Aarna DhariaOcotillo City Reporter In a speech that perfectly captured the spirit of Girls State, newly elected Governor Ava Campbell delivered a powerful and heartfelt State of the State address that reminded all of us why we came here—to
Election Season Craziness
By Kavya SudCholla City Reporter Incredible bravery and vulnerability has been shown throughout the week at Girls State. From making campaign sizes, talking to people, and placing yourself in uncomfortable arenas, we have all put ourselves out there. And while
The Background of Kimberly Yee
Cady TrauschManzanita City Reporter Today us girls heard from the current Arizona state treasurer, Kimberly Yee. Kimberly Yee was the first female in Arizona to hold this position. She was a trail blazer for women in many aspects in Arizona,
Arizona Girls State: Unity and Leadership Through Platform Committees
By Tatum YoungJuniper City Reporter As our Precinct Committeemen (PC) gathered for the first time to establish their party platforms, not only did the two political parties officially get rolling, but ultimately a community was formed and ideas came to