UFC hall-of-famer Royce Gracie visits campus
By Kevin Tano On Nov. 17., the University of Guam held its 28th Presidential Lecture Series, welcoming special guest Royce Gracie. Gracie is a well-known mixed martial artist and pioneer of Brazilian Jiujitsu. He is also an Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall-of-Famer. In attendance at the lecture were students and other jiujitsu practitioners. Gracie spoke about …
Triton’s Call celebrates 50 years
By Kevin Tano Triton’s Call celebrated its 50th anniversary on Nov. 13, 2015. The event was organized by the UOG Communication Honor SocietyLamba Pi Eta and the communication department. The event was held at the Hall of Governors, Latte of Freedom complex and in attendance were future and past members of the Triton’s Call. “It’s …
EMC2 fosters engagement in STEM field
The University of Guam’s Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science Club, also known as EMC2 has been around since the early 2000s. Although it has been through a few name changes, according to Jaevani Isidro, the club’s secretary, it was not until 2014 when the club expanded to include engineering, did they change to the name …
Ten till’ 2 Brings The House Down
Ten till 2 is a rising Guam-based band that features four primary singers with two holding outstanding music careers. Managing their everyday lives and being in a band that requires frequent rehearsals to get the sound just right seems difficult, but all the group members find ways to make sure they stay committed to the …
SGA plays role of communicating students’ needs
The 58th Student Government Association is like the glue that binds all of UOG’s student organizations together. This organization helps to rewrite student rights through the political bill writing process. SGA plays an integral role in communicating student needs with UOG’s administration, such as Dean Michael Gunn Ph.D., who is in charge of Enrollment of …
A Fabulous Production that Empowers LGBT Community
An alternative pageant featuring transgendered contestants was held on Oct. 21, 2015, to raise awareness and acceptance of the LGBT community. The pageant had seven contestants with two separate categories. One category was Miss Queen of the Pacific for the older contestants and a Teen Queen of the Pacific for the younger contestants in high …
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Guma’ Tåsa: A cafe that embraces “local”
MANGILAO – At first glance, locally owned Guma’ Tåsa appears to be a typical café. However, if you take a look inside, you may find yourself admiring the artwork that lines the walls or the pool table situated inside of the café. But what would probably most surprise you is that this “café” has an …
Get Fit with MixxedFit
Get Fit with MixxedFit By Lauren Lee What do you get when you combine explosive dance moves and boot camp toning? You get MixxedFit, the latest dance fitness program craze to hit Guam. In just a short couple of months, MixxedFit has grown to be a fun and effective dance program for people of all …
Consumer Marketing Manager Keiko Nishida oversees marketing and promotions for DFS
Keiko Nishida is the Consumer Marketing Manager for DFS MidPacific and oversees all the marketing and promotions for DFS. She was well kept and everything in her office had a place. Her experiences and education set the backbone of her success with her past and her promising future with the business world. Ms. Nishida started …
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