Hetuck Tuesday 2023

Volume 84, Issue 2

Tuesday, June 13th, 2023

Debate Propels Malone into Governor Position Wants to “restart [education] from the ground up”

Candidates for state government from the Nationalist and Federalist parties debate policy and platform at the Meet the Candidates Rally.

By Brody Montgomery On Tuesday afternoon, Buckeye Boys State (BBS) delegates headed to Millett Arena for the Meet the Candidates Rally. The crowd was engaged in the debate the entire time; they were standing and cheering on countless occasions. Both the Nationalist and the Federalist supporters rallied for their respective sides.

The main focus of the event was the debate between the governor candidates from the Federalist and Nationalist parties. Both spoke with passion and caught the attention of Boy State dele-

gates, but no moment seemed more impactful on the voting process than the debate itself.

It is not a question that this is where the election was really decided. Zach King of Stockner city said, “The election… was really neck and neck. Both candidates spoke well. I was really persuaded who to vote for in the final minutes.”

Ethan Knotts of Gabel City stated that Aidan Haggard of Estepp City “came off too confident.” Knotts believed that Nathan Malone of Koppin City, the Federalist candidate for goverContinued on Pg. 2

Pg. 2 The Hetuck Continued from Pg. 1 nor, spoke with more charisma and that the Federalist party as a whole showed more expertise in their arguments as the Nationalists seemed “unprepared and lacking in public speaking skills.”

Others believed that the Nationalists were the ones who came out on top in the debate.

Hunter Barnett of Wiehe City commended Haggard for his strong arguments and great public speaking.

On top of this, he stated that Haggard appeared to be very knowledgeable about the issues and policies he was concerned with. “Even though the Federalists put up a good fight, I think the Nationalists as a whole won the debate.”

As the crowd left, chants could be heard coming from members of both parties saying, “Don’t stand alone, vote for Malone!” and “Who are we voting for?... Malone!” These chants were combated by slogans in support of Haggard. Once the dust settled, the delegates headed to the polls to cast their votes for all state positions.

After a few hours had passed, the results were in: Malone had won by a sizable margin, and was now the 2023 State Governor for BBS. Governor-elect Malone had a lot to say about Tuesday’s victory. Although his campaign ended in success, it started off wavering. At the beginning of the week, Malone didn’t know what he wanted to do here at Buckeye Boys State.

After the first couple hours had passed, Malone stated, “I had a vision and I had to go for it.” However, Malone did not know who his running mate would be. He felt that he had to find someone determined while also being someone he worked well with.

That’s the mindset that Malone wants all his fellow delegates to have. As he put it, it's necessary to have the “don’t sell yourself short mindset”.

He decided on Mowia Asham of Koppin City to be his running mate. Malone and Asham

would take on the state election along with their fellow Federalist candidates.

Malone said that his ultimate goal as governor is to have a ripple effect on future governors and delegates. He wasn’t sure what that effect would be, but began with the idea of providing fair and equal education to all. Malone wants a complete education reform, looking to “restart from the ground up.”

Malone stated that he wants to stay impartial on what the state elected officials really want to accomplish as a team. He says that although many of those members are from different parties, he can ensure that this would have no effect on the election, as he does not believe in a political divide.

“We need to look past parties and look for what’s better for all of us,” Malone said.

Malone thinks that political divide “falls under a practice of tribalism” and says this political divide is a reason why he ran in the first place.

Education is not Malone’s only focus, however. He is also looking to use his office to promote nuclear energy. Malone realizes that this form of energy gets a bad rap due to possible environmental issues, but believes he can address these concerns. He says that nuclear energy in the right form can be one of the cleanest forms of power out of all the different energy sources.

“With modern technology and using materials such as thorium instead of uranium, nuclear energy could possibly be a beneficial factor to our environment” Malone remarked.

He also believes that this could bring an immense amount of jobs back to Ohio which is a main focus to him.

Malone’s campaign being catapulted by his performance at the event shows how important debates can be for getting people elected into offices. The state government opens Wednesday, June 14th and Malone will be at the helm as the top official of Buckeye Boys State.

Landon Turner contributed to this story.

The Hetuck Pg. 3 Quotes featured on this page were provided by delegates interviewed from both parties immediately after the debate.

Which governor candidate do you think won and why?

By: Haddon Lockyer and Connor Campbell

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Checks: Promoting Saving?

By: Brady Hood

on.” He remarked that “the consistent use speeds up the process.”

At Buckeye Boys State (BBS), the use of Some, however, are not of this position. checks is employed for every financial transaction, Ethan Scott of Estepp City said, “They have access from campaign contributions to the cost of running to all their money at once.” Scott implied that the for office. availability of funds encourages splurging and reckPart of the check writing process is filling less consumption. out how much you are spending. “[Writing checks] Despite his stance, Scott did not deny the made me think a lot more… [and] made me more possible usefulness of checkbooks. “I prefer cash, mindful of spending,” however checkbooks says Anthony Hernanare helpful,” Scott said. dez of Dieringer City.

Alex Sheets of Dier“Writing out the numinger City in response bers and seeing the subto Scott’s position traction puts it into perstates, “Not being able spective.” to whip out five dollars Some have has forced me to think claimed using checks during the check prohas limited their spendcess.” ing by forcing them to Despite their contrasting take the time to write viewpoints, Sheets had and think about the purbeen in agreement with chase they are about to Scott, saying, “I would make. Aiden Lane of also not use a checkDieringer City said, book, cash or card is “Feeling the check inmuch easier.” stead of cash makes my When presented with stomach churn when I these two conflicting spend money.” opinions, Aiden Lane of The limited Dieringer City said, spending encouraged by “Having tangible reprechecks has made some sentation of your money think more about their and ripping off that usage of real money. check has increased my “Budgeting here has cautiousness for how I “Tight Fisted” Drawing by Leo Walsh made me realize how spend money.” much I need organization “Checks help to reguof my finances outside of Buckeye Boys State.” late,” said Colin Parr from Jordan City. Parr said of said Nicholas Szekeley of Dieringer City.

Scott’s position, “Knowing how much you’re using Many BBS delegates are beginning to be- really helps you plan your spending, not enough lieve that using checks helps their financial aware- here, too much here, prevents that.” ness. Mitchell McMillen of Dieringer City, stated, Whether delegates are in favor or against “Being able to see it all happening in front of me checkbooks, they are going to have to get used to really makes me more aware of what I have.” them nonetheless. The check will remain a crucial McMillen said, “getting used to a checktool as BBS continues through the week. book now really makes me want to carry one later