By Maria Leon – Palo Verde City Reporter Palo Verde City accomplished so much on the first day of Arizona Girls State. The City started off with a bang by welcoming all the girls when they first arrived, walking each
Off the Cuff
By Delia Riley – Piñon City Reporter “You will have one minute to speak, I will cut you off after that.” This phrase has become a familiar one in the last day and a half of Girls State. Advisors say
Elections, Meetings, and More!
By Sania Patel – Yucca City Reporter The 2023 ALA Girls State Program is in full swing at the University of Arizona! Throughout the day in Yucca city, students could be seen running from one meeting to the next as
Ocotillo’s Day One
By Juliana Li – Ocotillo City Reporter When asked what emotions the newly arrived delegates were feeling, one sentiment prevailed amongst all of Ocotillo city: excitement. Whether that emotion was preceded by nerves or hopefulness, excited was the most common
Morning Colors
By Payton Robbins – Yucca City Reporter Before the selection process, Arizona Girls State delegates had fully recognized and understood the importance of honoring our nation’s flag through ceremony and respect. We were told that each morning and evening, however,
YOUR VOTE MATTERS
By Starry Hopkins and Sarah Kibbey – Cholla City Reporters Today in Cholla City and the rest of the cities in Supai County there were primary elections held. Primary elections are elections to appoint delegates to represent a specific political
Sycamore City… The Sisters We Never Had
By Gabby Comer and Elyse Gonzales – Sycamore City Reporters Since stepping into the dorm yesterday morning, all the citizens of Sycamore City (or Syc City as we like to call it) have known this city is something special. From
The Art and Rhetoric of Politics
By Sydney Schurz – Ocotillo City Reporter As Girls State has begun, so have local elections! In each city, the positions of Mayor, Councilmen, and Precinct Committeemen have all been up for grabs. To obtain these roles though, a 30-60
Meet Your AZGS Reporters
Say hello to the 2023 Girls State Independent reporters. These lovely ladies will be writing articles regarding the cities during our week here at Girls State. From Palo Verde:Maria Leon and Ayana Molina From Juniper:Jordan Casey and Camila Lavayen From
COMING SOON!!
Stay tuned as our 2023 Girls State Independent reporters ramp up with new stories and exciting coverage of the 2023 Arizona Girls State Week!