As many of us know, Boys State’s government is built upon democracy. We vote for who we want to represent us and take control of the respective position, but do we really stay updated with their actions? After diving deeper into the investigation within the LABS community, there have been…
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The prime Supreme Court case about William Dominick Jr. decided whether the 4th and 8th amendments of the constitution were violated. He was convicted of 2nd degree attempted murder for brutalizing an ex-girlfriend inside an RV. For this crime, 15-year-old William was sentenced to 50 years in prison. However, the…
As the senate chambers begin to write bills, some are getting more attention than others. Domino Senate has been a hot topic recently as reports of a rather interesting law are in the process of being introduced. This law consists of mandating that any person who has been unhoused for…
After Bogafalaya and Cane’s attacks on Peppa Pig, Pearl found a new friend in their first enemy: Mississippi. Pearl and Mississippi have been at odds since the beginning of LABS. The two groups would chant back and forth, ridiculing one another on the marches to each new activity. However, Pearl…
With the introduction of the newest positions of power in the local cities of LABS, there are many critical issues that these officials have to face. One of the most affected departments are the school boards, which mainly have to deal with budget cuts. The parish of Atchafalaya has already…
A landmark Supreme Court case involving one 15-year-old Jonathan Spencer is making waves across the court. With a history of violence, Jonathan has been in and out of the juvenile detention center. However, unbeknownst to Jonathan, the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) suspected that an illegal marijuana business was being run…
Tuesday’s summit was definitely a wild one. As soon as the morning began, there was tension between the parishes. It ended up coming down to a “PARTY” chant-off between Pearl and Atchafalaya. Atchafalaya ended up winning and taking the flag for the day. Pearl feels robbed, and Pearl’s citizens are…
As many of the LABs citizens know, animosity was rising between the parishes of Bogafalaya and Cane. But this just in: a stunning demonstration of unity and collaboration has risen with these two parishes. They are putting aside their differences and forming an alliance to confront a common adversity. A…
Here at Northwestern, all the citizens come together with the common goal of completing their week at Boys State. Some Citizens are here simply for the experience, but many are here with hopes of boosting their fast-approaching political careers. With this being said, there have been many governmental figures that…
On Tuesday the citizens were introduced to LABS Legislature. Legislature is a key aspect of Boys State and its role is to deconstruct the legislative process for citizens. Legislature is not just a popular time for citizens, it is also a favorite time for the Senior Counselors. SC Bryant loves…