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A Race for Governor
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Nebraskan Economy of Today
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Party Leaders Visit Boys State
Jane Kleeb of the Nebraska Democratic Party and Kenny Zoeller of the Nebraska Republican Party made presentations to Boys and Girls State. Following their remarks, they answered questions from the delegates. Each shared planks of their party's platform and discussed...
Governor Ricketts Visits Boys State
Governor Ricketts took time out of his schedule to visit, one on one, with delegates at lunch.
Athletics at Boys State
The competition heats up each day at activity time!
Primary Election Results 2018
Election results from the 2018 primary election.
Nationalists & Federalists?
Cornhusker Boys State is randomly divided into two political parties, Nationalists and Federalists. The two parties start with a blank platform. Party members work to adopt "planks" of the platform at their conventions. Following the party conventions, candidates...
Drones At Boys State
Professor Matthew Waite of the UNL College of Journalism's Drone Lab visited Boys State on Monday. Professor Waite touched on issues of privacy, regulation, and applications for drone technology.
” A week that shapes a lifetime”
"A week that shapes a lifetime." It is near impossible to say one significant event can change your life. To have the audacity to make that claim you need the ability to back that claim up. Without a doubt, the staff of Boys' State believes that they can back that up....
Commencement of Boys’ State
The 78th Annual Session is Underway
Senators, Start Your Engines
The Cornhusker Boys State Unicameral Legislature is back in session. Forty nine delegates were elected to serve as senators. Senators will debate legislation throughout the week and have an opportunity to conduct business in the historic Warner Chambers at the...
The Courts Are In Session
Delegates begin the judicial simulation experience.
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Boys State Variations
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A Look Back – James Moseman
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The Importance of Historians
One of the most amazing aspects of Cornhusker Boys’ State is the opportunity that the young men have to take a break from politics and participate in either sports or news writing. This down time reminds the boys that not everything has to be about politics and having...
Athletics: Why They Matter at Cornhusker Boys State
Athletics: Why They Matter at Cornhusker Boys State While at Boys State, young men apply themselves in different ways but athletics allow some of them to show their skills no matter how loud or quiet they are. Athletics have been around since the conception of Boys...
2018 Newsletter Monday Issue
2018 Monday Issue
2018 Newsletter Tuesday Issue
Tuesday Issue
2017 Friday e-Newspaper
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2017 Thursday e-Newspaper
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2017 Tuesday e-Newspaper
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2017 Monday e-Newspaper
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Bataan, a wonderland for the outgoing
Coming from Lincoln, Nebraska, I have grown accustomed to being around a large variety of people, with different interests, backgrounds, etc. etc.; however, going to Northeast High School, it did not prepare me for what I have experienced here so far. The registration...
Governor Knust Welcomes Delegates to 2018 Session
Hello all! My name is Riley Knust and, as the serving Governor, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you to Cornhusker Boys State 2018. Going into Boys State last year, I didn’t really know what to expect. All I knew is that I’d play some sports, maybe run for...
Boys’ State Visits the Capitol
Delegates explore a majestic building and hold sessions in grand settings.
Outstanding Citizen Medal Winners 2017
Outstanding Citizens for 2017 named during graduation ceremony at Cornhusker Boys’ State
Courts in Session at the Capitol
Boys’ State Supreme Court hears cases in the Nebraska State Supreme Courtroom at the capitol.
General Election Results 2017
General Election Results are In!
Manila Bay Wins The 2017 Track Meet
The 2017 Cornhusker Boys’ State track meet ended in dramatic fashion.
Legislature is in Full Swing
Bills advance in Legislature
Band & Choir Perform – Lt. Governor Visits Boys’ State
Wednesday joint session was lively, entertaining, and included surprise guests.
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Tuesday Day 3
Monday Day 2
Sunday Day 1
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