Volume 15, Issue 4 Lincoln, Thursday, June 6, 2013

Governor Heineman Speaks! Gov. Heineman and Athletes Address Boys’ and Girls’ State

Cornhusker Cornhusker Boys’ Boys’ State State Alumni

@huskerboysstate #CBS2013 cornhuskerboysstate.org Sleep Deprivation Nebraska Jobs! With Richard Baier Wednesday Night Zayne Kincade, Valley Forge -Advanced Communication for Your Generation. With John Morrissey Joint Session As we listen to peo- Davis Erker, Bataan 2 -“Spaghetti on the Wall” So- ple speak, nearly falling asleep cial Networking Methods The second joint session of , we wonder to ourselves, “Is that Stick. With April Kelly the week brought a much appreciat- this really worth it?” Well, -“Community Leadership in ed change in seating arrangement, the answer simply, is yes. a Crisis” With Mark Hosking and right along with it came the When sleep deprivation -“Thinking Small.” Withenthusiasm the Boys' State chants. hits, there really is nothing else you Dr. Randolph Cantrell After an opening collection from can do but sleep. But when you So as you can see, we had the Cornhusker State Band, a num- are apart of Boys’ State there is no our plates full and ears open with ber of different athletes and coaches hope of getting more sleep. You all these options. I only wish we from the University of Nebraska have from 10:30 to 6:30, if you fall had more time to go back and see spoke to the delegates about what asleep right away that is. But let’s all of these workshops, because they could do to put themselves face it, we all talk with our room- they all seem to have their own in the best position for success. mate, or roommates, for an hour or advice and inspirational material. Those talks were then followed by so, getting to know each other.So a performance from the Cornhusk- we cannot expect to get much sleep. er State Choir. After a brief set So what can we do when we A Boy’s State First: change, the guest of honor was fi- feel tired at times this week? Some Private Business nally presented. Surrounded by the will say grab a soda, some sugary Aidan Clarke, Bunker Hill two current Cornhusker governors, food, or even a Five Hour Energy. I For the first time in the his- Nebraska governor Dave Heineman know that, at least for me, it doesn’t tory of Cornhusker Boys’ State, a stepped out to tremendous ap- work, or at best is temporary. I say private business has been set up plause. He gave a few introductory you live by this mantra for the next within the campaign commerce sys- remarks and then opened the floor week. “I can sleep when I’m dead. tem. Leo Haselhorst of Bunker Hill to questions. To no surprise, the Right now, I’m going to have the has set up an advertising firm where governor received nothing but well- time of my life with my friends.” he will use his artistic skill do draw formed and insightful questions, Don’t worry about not having campaign posters. Leo pays a flat but had no trouble addressing each enough sleep, you won’t be the only rate to the city of Bunker Hill to uti- inquiry. While the night may have one, and come Saturday, when we lize a spare office room on the floor ended on a sour note with giggy leave, if you would like you can sleep to run his business. When charging points being awarded to all but two until Monday if you wish. Sleep for his artwork, he is required to col- teams, but the overall aftertaste of then, have fun here at Boys State lect a 5.5% sales tax, as well as have the event was nothing but sweet. now, and sleep when you’re dead, 25% of his earning taken as income or maybe even when you’re done. tax from the City of Bunker Hill. Haselhorst is not running for any Workshop Sessions: political office, but is instead using Spaghetti On The Wall this simply as a business endeavor. Zachary Burns, Yorktown Attorney General candidate Ty- Well, after a nice scattered ler Coleman has stated that he will morning of running from PAC to oversee the business to make sure PAC or other floor events going on that all operations are in line with we sat down in the classroom en- standard operating procedures. As vironments once again. This time a groundbreaking first in Boys’ State we got to choose some of the things history, the establishment of the first we’d rather go see. The choices were: private business could signal a dra- -Picking a Major? The Future of matic shift in the operation of the campaign economy in years to come. Phat Nguyen, Nationalist Zac Cote- Nationlist Court Proceedings State Treasurer Candidate Secretary Of State Thomas Hawbaker, Alamo Zayne Kincade, Valley Forge Luciano Ramirez, Manila Bay 3 The candidates are every- Zac Cote’, from Bataan, On Wednesday, hopefuls where! After the General Elec- plans on being elected to the office for positions in the Judiciary gath- tions for the state and county seats, of Secretary of State. When Mr. ered in the Harper Dining Hall con- many were chosen, but at the same Cote’ was asked what qualifications ference chambers to receive their time many were defeated. Among he had for Secretary of State, he court cases and ascertain their ar- the chosen is Phat Nguyen. A very noted that helps his father with his guments. The first case is Fisher V. successful businessman himself, restaurant in Loup City by making University of Texas, a case pertain- he described his own business like sure all seems clean, orderly, and on ing to affirmative actions in college this. “I run my own business, in schedule. Cote’ was also the Secre- admissions. The second is of con- which we do computer services. tary of the Student Council in Loup siderable import to the agriculture I am the CEO and do all of the fi- City for three years, which provides industry; Bowman V. Monsanto nances and marketing of the busi- him enough experience for the job. Co. concerns the patents of agricul- ness, while two other people I Zac Cote’ assures his constituents ture seed companies and how much work with do all of the services.” that as Secretary of State, everything control proprietors of patents retain He thinks he is very qual- will run as smooth as possible. He over their products. The third case ified for the job of State Treasury, says that also as long as everything is Florida V. Jardines, a case con- not only because of the business he is running efficiently and everyone cerning 4th amendment search and runs here in Lincoln, but also be- is happy, change is not necessarily. seizure practices. A case that will cause of the classes he has taken in Cote’ promises that if changes in no doubt command great attention High School. “I am taking AP Cal- the government are needed, he will is Shelby County V. Holder, where culus next year, and I have taken work closely with the Governor and the plaintiff, Shelby County, is suing accounting and financing classes.” Lt. Governor to do what is neces- the federal government over section When asked about what he sary. When asked what some of his 5 of the Voting Rights Act which does outside of school and work, political stances were, Cote’ asserted requires certain states to gain fed- he had a quite humble reply. He that he was a strong proponent of eral approval before their voting hangs out with his friends, plays alternative energy and background laws. The next case, soccer, and follows the stock mar- checks. Finally, he wants Boys’ State V. Windsor, will decide whether the ket. Laughingly, he said when asked to be enjoyable for everyone and 14th amendment’s equal protection about it “Yeah, I have not done too wants to be a great Secretary of clause is violated by the Defense of well. I have lost about four hundred State. He quotes Abraham Lincoln- Marriage Act. The sixth and final dollars on what I follow since I start- “Whatever you are, be a good one.” case is over California’s proposition ed, but not everyone can have the 8, which defines marriage as the best of luck with the Stock Market.” union of a man and a woman. Op- ponents propose that the proposi- Be Your own Own Boss his choices later in his adult life. He went on to say that his Nebraska tion violates the fourteenth amend- By Unknown values and roots really helped him ment, while supporters claim the Lincoln resident, Ben Pankonin, pre- settle in Nebraska and set up his proposition is constitutional under sented early Wednesday morning to business. “Recognizing that there is the police power of the state, which a crowd of groggy Boys’ Staters. Al- a problem is really what you want to in United States constitutional law is though tired from the previous day, find when setting up a business,” is the capacity of the states to regulate the audience pricked up their ears to what he advised to the crowd. Ben behavior and enforce order within what this young entrepreneur had Pankonin really kept his audience their territory for the betterment to say and were enthralled with his interested and showed them how to of the health, safety, morals, and story. Originally from Grand Island, start their own business, a skill they general welfare of their inhabitants. Pankonin described how events in can use for the rest of their lives. his adolescence really influenced The Nationalist Party tive energy into Nebraska over time. Mason Glause, Jacob Herr, Craig Thor, Bataan Alcohol consumption was dropped Tate Jensen, and James Scar- from the platform under the lett. State Treasurer candi-4 Before the Nationalist State Con- idea that every candidate can dates were Zachary Heaton, vention, Donna Dudney, of the Col- have their own separate opinion. Brett Kinney, Tyler Martin, Phat lege of Business Administration, Agriculture, education, and immi- Nguyen, Brandon Nichols, John spoke to the Nationalist Party about gration all had time on the floor. Potthoff, Jon Thoene. For State Au- exciting new programs and colleges Agriculture was added with the idea ditor, Jackson Deterding, Laurenz at the college. She spoke of how the of basing stances off of the idea of Gallegos, Nathaniel Maxcy, and college teaches how to solve prob- government intervention only when Craig Thor. Up for election for At- lems in the business world, a skill necessary. Education was added torney General was Joey Geisler, that is necessary in the real world. to the platform with evaluation of Jack Graham, Shawn McDonald, Once the convention started, speaker teachers and reformation of stan- Bradley Santin, Eddie Schooler, III, Jacob Lambert and Clerk Phil Levos dardized tests in mind. Immigration and Ethan Smith. Finally up for the led the conversation that would set was added to the platform after a lot office of Public Service Commis- the Nationalist Party platform. The of debate. Minimizing racial profil- sioner was Connor Barr, Matthew meeting started with a conversation ing, streamlining the path to citi- Beck, David Beran, Brigham Car- about the Keystone XL Pipeline. The zenship and a universal background don, James DeMott, Adam Gran- party decided to take a stance of be- check of all possible employees ville, Christopher Kai, Jackson Kai, ing for the pipeline, but with an al- were all included in the platform. Jackson Meyers, Trev Mumm, Zach ternate route and with focus on the After a 15 minute break, the Mumm, Riley Noel, Jaden Pierce, environmental risks. Many mem- preprimary meeting began. First Derek Pohl, Blake Schrage, Seth bers of the party speaking against were the candidates for Lieutenant Schuessler, and Justin Wilmes. All the pipeline brought up reasons to Governor. The candidates were Kev- of the candidates spoke of their ac- vote against the pipeline including in Brittan, Devin Dykes, Devin Hast- complishments and what they plan the nearly 100 oil spills in Michigan ings, Trenton Hays, Dylan Steinkru- to do if elected to office. All of these caused by TransCanada. Jobs were ger, and Troy Taylor. For Secretary men are highly capable and it is up also a major concern, with points of State the candidates were Braden to the people to decide who is best. on both sides of the issue of whether Carroll, Zac Cote’, Ethan Gibbens, the pipeline would increase or de- crease jobs in the state of Nebraska. The second topic up for discussion was welfare reform. Many issues brought forth by party members included putting limitations on goods bought, rehabilitating the system, and preventing illegal im- migrants from using the system. It was unanimously agreed that wel- fare was necessary but needed re- habilitation. Welfare reform was added to the party’s platform with a focus on reforming the system. Gun Control and Alternative energy were next on the docket. Gun con- trol was added to the platform with the amendment including a back- ground check on all guns. Alterna- tive Energy was included with the idea of slowly incorporating alterna- Education Reform the ner Byrd has endorsed, and that is Tanner Byrd, why the Education PAC has rallied Nebraska Way behind it. Nebraska has the unique Federalist Lt. John Michael Hogue 5 opportunity to lead on education Governor Candidate The time for education reform is reform, to blaze an innovative trail Shane Brichacek, Bataan now. While I agree with those who that other states can follow. With Once the smoke cleared from assert the education system is not your support I am confident that ed- last night’s election for Lieutenant broken, it is falling behind, and is ucation reform will become a reality, Governor, one Federalist Party Can- unprepared to meet the challenges and that it will be done the right way, didate remained. Tanner Byrd, resi- of the 21st century. In an age when the creative way, the Nebraska way. dent of Linwood as well as Bunker change comes rapidly, and entire Hill, was claimed as the Federalist industries and communities can Party main candidate. As mayor of be transformed practically over- The Energy that is Bunker Hill, Tanner Byrd has devel- night, our education system needs Jack Graham oped a concentration of income for more flexibility and adaptability. Davis Erker, Bataan their town’s state candidates to use Our school administrators need the Two days ago, Jack Graham was for campaigning as well as develop flexibility to replace unmotivated elected to represent the National- an advertisement business for an ex- educators with the best and bright- ist Party in the state election for tra source of income for candidates. est professionals. Our parents need the office of attorney general. Mr. When asked questions among a con- the flexibility to send their kids to Graham said he wishes to be attor- gregation of his peers, he seemed to the institution where their kids will ney general because, "I've always either be very confident in what receive the best education, whether wanted to be a lawyer. For the last he wanted to accomplish or very that institution is a private, charter, ten years sit's been my life's dream straight-forward and promising of or public school. Our colleges need and this is a great way to gain ex- his indecisions. In fact, when asked the flexibility to enter and embrace perience both in law and politics." a question about something he the digital market, and to encourage Mr. Graham does have political as- wasn’t very sure of, he promised the their best and brightest graduates to pirations for his future, and so this person who asked it that he would live and work in our great state. Boys week is sort of his way of testing get back to him once he can give a state attendees have shown that they the water. As for his qualifications, clear and precise answer to his ques- understand these needs. That is why Jack has the closing attorney for his tion which definitely shows honesty 16 education bills were submitted to school's mock trial team, a crucial and integrity that are both needed the legislature. That is why the leg- position to nailing down a victo- in the prestigious job of Lieutenant islative committee responsible for ry. If elected attorney general, Mr. Governor. Any way you put it, the education passed a comprehensive Graham says his first priority would Federalist Party has a strong can- education reform bill, which makes be to protect the people of Nebras- didate for the Primary Election oc- a myriad of reforms, including abol- ka. "I wanna represent Ma and curring later on today at 11:30am. ishing tenure, providing tax breaks Pa. You know? I'll put the people to parents who enroll their children ahead of any government agency." in private or charter schools, bring- ing . That is why gubernatorial can- didates from both parties and vari- Today’s Weather Want to show Mom ous towns, including Davis Erker (a and Dad what we’ve coauthor of the bill), Scott Smith, Today, the high is 75 degrees F. Samuel Lindblad, Walter Paul, Low of 53 degree F. 0% chance been up to? Curtis Stokes, Aaron Wells, Aidan of rain. NNW wind at 13 mph Clarke and Zach Geist have enthu- calming down to a N wind at Tell them to visit: siastically endorsed the bill. That is 10 mph. Humidity is 63% and why candidate for Lieutenant Gov- going up to 73%. CornhuskerBoysState.org ernor Trenton Hays coauthored the Sunrise - 5:56 A.M. bill, that is why his opponent Tan- Things That Burn My say you would never want the hair Tyler Coleman - in the beard to be associated with Mind, Part 3 your face. Still, when it came around Federalist Candidate By Zachary Burns, Yorktown 6 to the newest ordinance some of for Attorney General the candidates proposed re-enact- By Aidan Clark, Bataan I'm just left nearly speech- ments from Human Centipede, Hailing from the city of Bun- less after today. Needless to say, I preferably the second one, and then ker Hill, Tyler Coleman is the Feder- still have enough mind left to at some of the internet shock videos. alist candidate for Attorney General. least recount what has happened. As you can see my mind has Tyler’s platform consists of a strong If I fail, it's just because the pure been mushed into one twisted little commitment to upholding the con- shock factor from these "burn- piece. I won't be able to recover, and stitution. He feels he has a thorough ing" idea's and scenarios. I've got a I'll admit I'm now one of those previ- understanding of the position of At- lot to cover, pretty much a week's ously mentioned kids who can't pass torney General, and intends to use worth of raw material in a day. Pret- a mental examination. I'm proud to his position to help defend the state ty scary things that happened to- say it was fun being scarred this time and people of Nebraska before out- day. So, let's not waste a moment! around, even if some of the things side concerns. He stands to present It all started last night, when some- went just a tad bit too far. I mean, the issues the way that they stand one decided that the legislative kids whose girlfriend would maime their and be forthcoming on all matters. needed a full moon to accompany boyfriend just for flirting around them. I shouldn't have to add the with some of the ladies. Maybe fact that it left an imprint on the she is just afraid of a little "burn". glass. Still, there was a phone call that will live in infamy. I mean, I Did you know? Connect with us didn't hear it, but the tale was told and just hearing about hearing about Boys’ State Alumni include: and campaign! it stained my thoughts. Basically, -Dave Heineman someone was missing their girl back -Michael Jordan home a little too much for your typi- @huskerboysstate cal conversation. Still, the shock fac- -Neil Armstrong tor was maintained with some good - old anti jokes. Anti jokes, and other -Tom Brokaw #CBS2013 jokes, both of which could shock -Roger Ebert some of the more stable minds. Oh, but the things we got to enjoy, like the girls volley- ball camp for example. I thought I'd be a nice fellow and open the door for some of these girls, but to my dismay I tripped on the rug whilst opening it, and failed to keep my balance thus flinging my- self into the door. At least I held it open for the ladies, but did I score any charming points? Doubtful. I'd also like to add when it comes to town meetings, Yorktown has got some good conversation. We also thought that maybe candidates should wear a beard of some sort. In laymans terms, it'd be smart to Belleau Wood Bunker Hill Town Report Bataan Town Report Town Report Aidan Clarke, Bunker Hill Davis Erker, Bataan Devin Mueller, Belleau Wood After the hectic campaign- Wednesday morn-7 ing on Tuesday, the nominees for "Walker for governor!" can ing went slow when we all awoke be heard throughout the floor as the General Election would emerge but that didn’t diminish our joyous Walker explains his views to try from the flurry of flyers. On Bun- moods. But to start the day off we and gain the local vote. Walker is ker Hill, eight different candidates talked about the Dave Dollar, and hoping his kindness and strong emerged victorious. On the State who we can and will donate to. speaking skills will lead him all the level, they have Tanner Byrd, run- All together we do our serious meet- way until the end. Positive reviews ning for Lieutenant Governor, John ing times but afterwards we have of the morning speakers were also Michael Hogue for Secretary of our fun and mess around. Aside heard as we learned about our gen- State, and Tyler Coleman as Attor- from that we also discussed and ney General. For County positions, eration and that education is ex- conversed on what pizza and soda there are Shane Anders for Coun- tremely important. Belleau Wood we want to eat. Other than all this, ty Sheriff, Cody Boche for County has been doing fairly well in sports there wasn’t a whole lot we did, oth- Clerk, Tanner Hothus as Clerk of the with a strong hold in basketball er than make friends and have fun! District Court, Cole Weise for State with two wins so far with many Board of Education, and Troy Ebel Gettysburg Town Report more to come. Hopefully Lincoln's running for County Judge. Bunker Tyler Cuellar, Gettysburg weather will hold out so all sports Hill is very proud of their repre- teams can continue to play outside. As we go through Wednesday, or sentation in the General Election. as some like to call it, “Hump day”, Alamo Town Report Manila Bay Town Report Alamo is getting a good grip on James Richards, Alamo Luciano Ramirez, Manila Bay things. As we pass more and more As we go through Wednes- ordinances and get familiar with day, or as some like to call it, Manila Bay woke up on each other throughout the days, “Hump day”, Alamo is getting a Wednesday initially feeling some- the whole process of Boys State is good grip on things. As we pass what groggy, but rapidly restored becoming easier to handle. City more and more ordinances and get their energy after breakfast and council meetings become more familiar with each other through- became ready for whatever the efficient and we are able to pass out the days, the whole process of daily schedule threw at us. The more ordinances that set up a ba- Boys State is becoming easier to citizens of Manila Bay welcomed sic structure and foundation for our handle. City council meetings be- the victors of Tuesday's Primary town. In other news, a fellow citi- come more efficient and we are able Election: Trevor Burr (Federal- zen by the name of Cain Haschke to pass more ordinances that set ist candidate for State Treasurer), keeps losing his shoes, for whatev- up a basic structure and founda- Evan Uden (Federalist candidate er reason, he now has lost them at tion for our town. In other news, a for County Attorney in Lincoln least 2 or 3 times. Alamo is still in fellow citizen by the name of Cain County), and Dan Kollars (Na- possession of the can of beans and Haschke keeps losing his shoes, for tionalist candidate for Clerk of the it still works as an efficient gav- whatever reason, he now has lost District Court in Lincoln County.) el for city and school board ses- them at least 2 or 3 times. Alamo Manila Bay split up early sions. Alamo is safe to say that it is still in possession of the can of on to visit the PAC Fair, the Ca- feels confident that it can make its beans and it still works as an effi- reers session, or the Entrepreneur- way valiantly through the rest of cient gavel for city and school board ship event. Like the other towns, Boys State with only a few days left. sessions. Alamo is safe to say that it we split up once more to attend feels confident that it can make its one of the five workshop ses- way valiantly through the rest of sions. The Legislative, PAC, court, Boys State with only a few days left. school board, and city council meetings went ahead afterwards. Who ya gonna call? Fear the Beard

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