Welcome to the YG Blog
Our Youth and Government Blog is a space for our Media delegates to write and publish their work throughout the program year. Keep yourself updated and in the loop by reading topics written by our youths from across Texas.
Media in Y.A.G
Media's Current Status Youth and Government (Y.A.G) is currently in Austin, Texas, for the state competition! Each branch, Judicial, Legislative, and Media, is separated into sections to compete against one another. While the judicial and legislative branches are in their sessions, the media team travels from session to session [...]
The way in which delegates face their problem
By Mia Godoy Delegates have many roles they need to adapt to, meaning they need to have a great community around them to help them get through difficulties or problems they may have while trying to adapt to the roles to lead them here to State today. A Delegate [...]
Advocating For Advocates
REVEALING THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR Y&G ADVISORS A whopping 25,000 students participate annually in the growing youth organization Youth & Government, with over 1000 students in Texas alone. The club’s functions prove to be engaging for attending students and adults, recreational regardless of their academic benefits, and flow smoothly [...]
Should Texas increase labor regulations regarding heat caused by Global Warming?
By Elan Rodriguez Over the past ten years, the hottest month's average temperature has risen nearly 7 degrees which to some may not seem like a big change, but for many people that have a job where they work outside it is a major transition for them. The people [...]
A Day in the Life of a Youth and Government Media Member
By Elan Rodriguez To start this off, this is only my first year in the YMCA Youth and Government program. Back in September of last year, me and my friends decided to sign up to participate in the Youth and Government club at our school - we chose to [...]
The Forgotten Section: Moot Court
By Eliza Pepito A Dive Into Appellate Court: A Section Often Overlooked Just as any student who has gone through the US education system should have learned, the First Amendment found in the US Constitution includes the right to freedom of religion. However, if this guaranteed freedom were to [...]
Empowering Rookies: A Guide to Success in Youth and Government
Participating in Youth and Government is an opportunity to engage in civic education, develop leadership skills, and impact your community. Whether you are new to the program or a returning participant, there’s always room to grow or learn. Being a rookie in Youth and Government comes with the territory [...]
The Media Branch
By Isabella Martinez Media is often overlooked by an audience, but great experiences and opportunities are brought along the way once you learn more about YMCA Youth and Government media. Some insight on media is developing communication to interact with other delegates and share your ideas within your branch [...]
YG Members: Information for Rookies
By Ajaila Joseph Austin, TX - Teams from all over Texas have prepared for this day, the Texas Youth and Government State Conference! Each year the Youth and Government program continues to grow in size gaining new members but losing the old. " It is a pretty scary but [...]
Feeling Lost? A Guide for First Time Y&G Delegates at State
Speaking from personal experience, my first time at the state youth and government conference, I felt like a lost puppy who didn’t have a clue in the world on where to begin. From working on my first media assignment to meeting some lifelong friends, I have made countless memories [...]
Advice For Rookies
By Marley Nervais For rookies coming into youth and government is a new experience. It may not be what they might have expected. For anyone, this could be the case. No matter what age or grade as a newcomer it's a very different environment. Although it can be nerve-wracking [...]
Innocent or Guilty
On February 2, 2024, the court trial over the death of a woman at the hands of a police officer took place. Prosecutors Addison Hobbs and Haley Hillhouse gave their evidence on why they believe the officer to be guilty and used their share of witnesses to further prove [...]