MOYIG

Kelly Weiss and Maria DiPaola, Lindbergh

Scheduling meetings, talking to the press, and serving as the door from the world to the governor.  Such is the life of Emily White, Pat Power’s new secretary.  Appointed after the special election, Emily seems perfectly at home and well adjusted to her new position.  Her office is located in a cove off the house lobby, cluttered with papers, each more important then the last.
She gave a comprehensive statement to the press today, covering the bills the governor is following.  In a manner befitting a professional,she released the names of nine bills.  In the Senate,the bills of interest are 002, 003, and 015.  In the House of Representatives they are 015, 048, and 050, and in the Novice House, the governor is following 007, 008, and 011.  These bills cover everything from college admission regulations to public school nurses specializing in obesity in children.
Whatever White is up to, and wherever she can be found, she is a wonderful addition to Governor Power’s team. White was certainly able to step into a position at the last moment and succeed at it to her fullest ability.

Casey Bedford, Mexico

October 23, 2009, Windows 7 hit the streets for consumers. Many people had pre-purchased it and had it ready for download, while others went to the retail stores to purchase. What’s so significant about this release? It’s the next operating system churned out from the software giant that is Microsoft. After many release candidates and betas that were available for public use, Microsoft pieced together something new that built off of its last release with all of the feedback from the public. For the consumer, this means having an operating system that’s more resource friendly and not as hard on the battery for laptops. Also immediately noticeable is the new taskbar and Aero interface update. A new feature that is now included in the professional and above version is the new XP Mode.  You can run Windows XP natively with hardware virtualization to run all of your old apps that didn’t work with Vista.

There is also linux, which while only .96% of people in the world use, is still a very viable option. It comes in many different distributions made by different people. The most popular by far is Ubuntu and the *buntu series. Since linux is open source, the community contributes to development of the system. Also, since it’s open source, that means the operating system itself is free. I mean free as in freedom, as you can modify it any way you see fit and redistribute it yourself. If you’re a fan of playing games under Windows, there’s also Wine. Wine is a community of developers that creates API’s for Linux to run games that were originally meant to run under Windows. It’s a very viable alternative for those who can’t afford a Microsoft operating system or want something different that’s highly customizable.

Last but not least, there is Apple with its Mac operating system. Its roots are based on the Unix and OpenBSD platform. Their latest version is Snow Leopard (10.6), and is a steal at $30. While it does run on a closed hardware platform and tends to be more expensive, it has better application development and has great customer service. Many needed applications that you need are included with the operating system that most people would use it for, like Garageband, iPhoto, and iChat. In many ways, it does work out of the box as it’s advertised, but it’s not immune to all problems as Apple claims. Also, if you’re looking for a laptop with good battery life, Apple’s laptops are top notch through using new materials with their battery and optimizations in the operating system. There is also a way to try it for people who want to run it on Windows-based PCs. There is a community called Hackint0sh that’s working on the x86 project which lets Snow Leopard and earlier releases run on those PCs.

Many people in YIG have laptops and computers at home. Now that you’ve gotten the skinny on the main ones, which ones will you be using? Each one has their own pros and cons, and are all great choices.

Grace Fyalka, William Johnson & Caroline Keppler, Trinity Catholic High School

Megan Green, a student at Trinity Catholic High School, isn’t the only one in her family interested in politics.  Her father, Mr. Tim Green, is a Missouri Senator from District 13, which covers most of North County St. Louis.

Out of his 24 years of being involved in politics he has accomplished several things.  His biggest accomplishment was keeping the Habilitation Center in Bellefontaine Neighbors, St. Louis Missouri open.  In his campaign to become senator, he raised $12,000 and went door to door for 4 months, talking at 10,000 doorsteps.

“I wanted to be a senator because my grandfather served from 1972 to 1994, and he inspired me,” Senator Green said.

When Megan joined Y.I.G, it was his first time hearing of the program.  He said, “It’s my first time seeing it.  The program has really impressed me.”

“Having a senator for a dad is like having a part time dad. I joined Y.I.G because I want to be just like him,” said Megan.  She has been working hard on a bill on child abuse and we can expect great things from her in the future.

Kirsten Dungan & Jenna Holt, Callaway YMCA

Most people rush through life only seeing the big picture. They get caught up in their busy schedules and hectic lives.
We prefer to slow things down with a relaxing visit to Café Via Roma, in order to soak up the atmosphere. Looking out the window facing the Capitol, we witnessed a lot more than the usual bystander would typically observe.
A white dog rests his head on the car windowsill as his owner smokes a cigarette. YIGsters walk by in pairs with their nametags proudly displayed. A couple meanders by holding hands and viewing the stately Capitol building.
Parents race after young children as they play an innocent game of tag. Residents crowd the bus benches waiting for their upcoming departure.
People take for granted the little things that make every day special, but when you sit down and enjoy life’s moments, you see a different side of the world.

Jolie Denton Francis Howell Central High School

Last night at meet the candidates, Julie White announced the candidates for Speaker of the House:Taylor Hunt from the Kirkwood Delegation; Kristy Kim from the Rock Wood Summit Delegation; and Brandon Tobin from the Francis Howell Central Delegation.
“The reason I am running for Speaker of the House is because I love the government and I also like interacting with people. The way I thought I could do this is by combining them.,” said Kim.
She also said what she thought of the other candidates, “I support them and their ideas, and I also can tell they have a good heart”.
“I had not originally applied for Speaker of the House, but applied for Committee Chair, but I am glad to be running for Speaker of the House,” said Hunt. Hunt shared her thoughts on the other candidates.
“I’m not sure what the other two candidates qualified for and how they would do, but right now it’s an even race”.
“The reason why I am running for Speaker of the House is because I’m going to be a Senior next year and I love to be involved in leadership roles. I excel in them and I am totally familiar with Parliamentary Procedure,” said Tobin.
All three candidates are qualified for Speaker of the House and the race is sure to be very close.

Hello loyal readers. Just wanting to give you an update on how things are going.

• Issues 1-3 are posted under the Print Press page of this website, with more to come
• All individual stories are posted on the homepage

Things have been going well for us. We’ll be electing new editors tomorrow for next year’s convention, as well as announcing our award winners at closing joint session.

Thanks again for reading. Stay beautiful. Live long and prosper.

Kirsten Dungan and Jenna Holt, Calloway County

Fashion is an important part of any occasion. Walking through the crowd of YIGsters one can see many different styles and designs. Although it is important to remain unique, one must always remember to dress appropriately.

One should remember to always wear closed-toe shoes and a blazer. Skirts should be no shorter than directly above the knee. Once you follow those rules, there are numerous ways you can add flair. For girls, eye-catching jewelry, striking, comfortable shoes, and colorful headbands make you stand out from the masses. Don’t forget that brown, black, and navy together are always forbidden.

Guys, please remember to iron your suits and not wear sport socks with dress shoes. Themed or attention-grabbing ties make for good conversation starters and tie your outfit together. There are many ways to look trendy during YIG; these are just a few pointers to make your morning routines less stressful.

Casey Bedford, Mexico

Last Tuesday, a hostage situation was reported in a building near the capitol. It was said that a state employee believed she heard a hostage situation alarm called in a building. She told her boss, who in turn told their security force. That was when the police were notified.

The person who notified her boss was mistaken about the incident, and sparked unnecessary buzz. After the police arrived, people were evacuated from the building room by room while identities were checked. Police had surrounded the building by 10 A.M. and the incident was over with roads opened up at roughly 2 P.M. It was concluded that it was just a misunderstanding and no damage was done with the police intervening in the work day.

When locals were asked about their thoughts on the situation, one replied, “I don’t really see how someone could mistake a hostage situation, but at least it was handled correctly. I’m just glad nobody was hurt.”

Kelsie Maledy and Maggie Swenson, Calloway County

Each year students gather from all over Missouri for the YIG convention. In addition, each year, a new group of YIGlets arrive, as the seniors make their last impression. With this year’s group of seniors, another thing departs: the memory of the page program.

When CLI students were inquired about the page program, none seemed to have heard of it. However, each of them had a strong opinion of their CLI program.  Spencer Foust from the Saeger Middle School delegation told us a little bit about his perspective on the CLI program. “It’s intellectually stimulating and fun to get out with people on my level who enjoy the same things as me,” said Foust.

Sarah Fisher from the Sperreng Middle School delegation enjoys the program for another reason. “I enjoy coming here and meeting all sorts of new people.”  When YIGlets were asked what changes they would like to see, many agreed that there were few changes that could be made to the program.

“It’s pretty well thought out,” said Foust.

While those who participating in the page program enjoyed the experience, it is overall agreed that the CLI program is a huge improvement to the Youth in Government convention.  “We should have been able to be more hands on instead of simply running errands,” said Secretary of State, Julie White.

Despite this, the page program will be remembered fondly by this year’s graduating class. Just as the page programmed benefited the class of 2010 and above, CLI will continue to mold the future generations of YIGsters.