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Party day to many is the best dress up day at LAGS. This is the day where everyone gets hype and shows spirit for their party. Seeing...

At Louisiana Girls State, there are so many fun dress up days. On day 2, delegates were influenced to dress up as a woman in history....

Louisiana is usually known for its delicious Cajun food, fun Mardi Gras activities, and sweet southern accents, but what isn’t talked...

When walking onto the Girls State arena, I could barely grasp the overwhelming number of unfamiliar faces from all over the state. My...

As my three hour drive from Baton Rouge to Natchitoches came to a close, my nerves began to rise more and more. But I wasn’t worried...

DEAR LA GIRLS STATE: I’m all signed up and registered for Girls State, but I’m SO nervous! I’ve never been to a camp before and I tend to...

Congratulations to the following 2023 State Officials and Award Recipients: Samsung Scholarship: Anna Jean Evans Girls Nation Senators:...

From the early morning musters to the late night cheers, Louisiana Girls state has stolen the hearts of its over 200 delagates throughout...

Louisiana Girls State is a prestigious program that brings together young women from across the state to learn about the democratic...

Girls State is a program that provides young women with the opportunity to learn about government and leadership. Citizens learn about...

Louisiana Girls State is an event which fosters friendships, ideas, and creativity. This week-long program teaches incoming senior girls...

DON’T BE NERVOUS When I was packing and driving to Girls State I was extremely nervous. I had no idea what to expect, who would be there,...

The days leading up to Girls State filled me with excitement about what the week would bring. I walked into the dining center to...

On Friday, the Senate and House of Representatives were introduced to the Finance Committee, one of the many committees who debated...

According to the Girls State handbook, the role of the Parish Communications Officer is to create and edit online content for the Poppy...

My name is Celeste Blanchard and I’m a 17 year old from Lafayette, Louisiana. When I came to Girls State, I came straight from a...

In a life full of confounds and unpredictable variables, “art,” for me, has been the one thing that has remained constant. It never...

Tyhlar Holliway Tyhlar Holliway (left) is the Federalist Party candidate for Governor. She is from Shreveport, Louisiana and attends...

What really goes down in Louisiana Girls State’s district and city court sessions? Well, let’s start with the basics. The city court is...

With Louisiana Girls State being virtual this year, there have been limitations on getting to know our fellow citizens. Thanks to the...