Volume 80, Issue 4
Catching Votes Jonah Krueger Reporter
Make America Great Again, four simple words that sparked intense debate across the nation. Yet, through this controversy, a political movement started and a successful presidential campaign launched. This is the power of a campaign slo- “Catching votes” Drawing courtesy of: Carter Collins gan, condensing an entire campaign’s worth of ideas into an unforgettable short phrase. A good one sticks in a reader’s head, reminding them of the candidate when it comes time to vote. A great one does this while simultaneously capturing the spirit and goals of the specific candidate. So, how are those running for positions in Buckeye Boys State using this to their advantage? All it takes is a stroll through any city to see an endless amount of advertisements, all trying their best to come up with a hook that may secure just a few more votes. Olan Dormer, a candidate for the state Board of Education, was one of many potential civil servants who tried to stand out from the crowd. He attempted to do so through rhyme,
Thursday, June 14th, 2018 with “Hole in One, if Olan Won.” Olan details what he sees as an effective catchphrase, saying “The name has to be in there, and usually something that rhymes. It doesn't even always have to state your purpose as long as people remember you.” nnnRyan Thune (pronounced Toon-eh) similarly tried to catch some eyes by using a name-based pun. Each of his advertisements use his childhood nickname “Thune-fish” paired with a simple drawing of a fish. When asked about the backstory of the nickname, he said, “When I was a kid, everyone called me Thune-fish. I used to get mad, but now I use it for my advantage.” nnnEach candidate is trying their best to come up with the catchiest slogan possible. The effectiveness of these attempts will be seen in the results of the elections taking place throughout the day on Tuesday. Whatever results may come, it can be almost certain that the victorious catchphrases will be chanted throughout the rest of the week.
Finding Identity at BBS Ethan Ball Reporter
With the Buckeye Boys State week coming to a close, delegates began to understand the significance of their experiences. After spending some time working their jobs, delegates had the chance to relate what they had learned to their personal identities. nnEvery delegate has attended a city meeting each night. At these meetings, delegates have been able to experience a sense of comradery with people they had just met four days before.