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Throughout your week at Louisiana Girls State you will hear the phrase “you get out what you put into this experience” about 100 times,...

What do you mean “Girls State?” Like what even is a girls state? Before I was nominated to attend the Louisiana Girls State, I had never...

Hi, my name is Camryn Landry and I am the LA Girls State SPC for 2025! A little about me: I am from Lafayette, Louisiana, and I attend...

Hey! Hey! Turn up for Party Day! Two parties. One day. Endless spirit. Party Day at Girls State is a high-energy celebration of spirit,...

Hi ladies! My name is Caroline Heinen, and I am a reporter for Poppy Press. A little background: I’ve always been a girl from a loud...

On Thursday, June 12th, The Louisiana Girls State House of Representatives voted on House Bill 8–LORACKS (Legislative Order of...

Every Summer, girls of Louisiana are selected for ALA Girls State. This is a week long program that acts as a “51st state." Girls then...

Sniping noun | suh•nye•ping To take an unexpected or secret picture of a PC, CC, or Citizen, resulting in funny meme. 1. Gossiping after...

Louisiana Girls State is full of new experiences and unexpected moments. One of the most interesting and intense roles you can take on is...

Louisiana Girls State is much more than just a leadership camp—it’s a place where friendships are found, confidence grows, and memories...

At Louisiana Girls State many things are happening at once, but here is what I would say are the cannon events! A cannon event is...

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...