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.
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
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,
The Stylistic Choices of Girls State
By Cady TrauschManzanita City Reporter At Girls State we have a uniform, or uniform adjacent clothes. All citizens have to wear the same shirt, meaning the same color, design, and cut. I have not always been the biggest fan of
Manzanita City Local Elections
By Sarah EarlyManzanita City Reporter Mayor and City Councilwomen Chosen! The citizens of Manzanita City in Cocopah County have come together in a democratic spirit to select their new Mayor. The Nationalist party chose Ms. Christine Njuguna, and the rivaling
The Distinction of Gender in Government
By Cady TrauschManzanita City Reporter With Arizona Girls State starting for the year of 2025, I thought it was important to address our next door neighbors, Arizona Boys State. While it is only our first full day at Girls State,
The End of Beginning
By Sianna DavisManzanita City Reporter That’s a wrap As the citizens of Girls State finish their last two days of the program, there is a shared bitter-sweet feeling. The memories made during the trip are special to those who experienced
Happy “State” of Mind
By Sianna DavisManzanita City Reporter The tale of two leaders In the competitive environment of Girls State, many girls find themselves on edge with nervousness, anxiety, and excitement. In such a limited time, every girl that wishes to run must
May The Best Girl Win!
By Sianna DavisManzanita City Reporter Campaign Night! The girls of Girls State entered their first day of campaigning. The exciting day consisted of county and state nominations, where the girls introduced themselves and obtained the signatures they needed. For a
Rallies, sister cities and ranch
by Sianna DavisManzanita City Reporter Daily News Starlit Rallies Under the stars, the Girls State federalist and nationalist parties gather in their respected groups for a night to be remembered. Led by the spirit line,the federalist and nationalist parties chant