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Statewide Campaign Tour
Candidates for state and county offices “toured” the state in advance of the 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...
City Councils Hold First Meetings
The city councils are now in session. What ordinances will they pass this year?
School Boards Learn and Interact
School boards were elected last night and are holding their first meetings this afternoon.
Singing Staters
The Cornhusker Boys State choir held it’s first rehearsal.
Local Election Results 2018
Cities held elections to establish local government. On Monday, the newly elected officials will attend workshops to learn about their positions and hold official meetings.
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...
Interview with 1987 CBS Governor John Maisch
1987 CBS Governor and Boys Nation Senator John Maisch reflects on his experience at Boys’ State.
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Boys State Program Changes Throught the Years
By Tony Maras & Dustin Hovanec Boys State has been a premier leadership camp ever since its founding in 1935 by two Illinois legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card. This program was created in response to the founding and growth of the socialist Young...
The Gift that Keeps Giving
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” 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....
The Courts Are In Session
Delegates begin the judicial simulation experience.
The Bell Has Rung!
The start of the 77th Cornhusker Boys’ State session.
Towns and Identity
The forging of strong bonds and the kinship that come with them.
Many Look to Legislature to Pass Landmark Legislation
Discover what topics the legislature will be tackling this session.
Bataan: More than Meets the Eye
Bataan is forming a strong brotherhood and learning the value of their week at Boys’ State.
2014 Saturday E-Newspaper
Click the link above to view Saturday’s E-Newspaper.
2014 Friday E-Newspaper
Click the link above to view Friday’s E-Newspaper.
Boys State “Digs” Sand Volleyball
Summer and sand go hand in hand. The two teams featured are Yorktown and Bunker Hill.
Boys State Visits the National Guard
National Guard Base Tour
Ready – Set – Campaign!
Campaigning was in full swing at Harper Hall this afternoon. State and county primary campaigns and elections concluded this afternoon.
Primary Election Results – 2017
The primary election results are in for state and county offices. See the results here. Congrats to the winners!
Fun and Friendship
Boys’ State towns are becoming close this year.
Final preparations underway for 77th CBS.
Hundreds of delegates and volunteers ready mobilization plans for Lincoln. Safe travels to all!
Twins Share Boys’ State Experience
Gibbens brothers are 3rd and 4th brother to attend CBS!
The State of the State and a Legislative Review
Early action from the 2016 CBS legislature.
An Energizing Inspirer
Monday keynote speaker’s engaging speaking style and humor clearly energized the delegates.
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