Every student has their way of making college life exciting outside of getting papers and projects done. Activities involving physical challenges seem like a popular choice, at least for social work student Nathan Javier. Expecting to graduate this semester, Javier uses the time he has engaging in powerlifting as a part of his schedule. Powerlifting …
University of Guam Esports pushes forward into 2023 with a new chess team. The Triton Esports Chess Team was newly founded this semester and spearheaded by Triton Esports manager, Ken San Nicholas. Players with various levels of experience all found their way onto the team by applying through the Triton Esports website. So far, the …
The month of March is the end of the first quarter of the year. March is also the beginning of Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, and International Women’s Day. Speaking of Women’s Day, the entire month of March is also acknowledged as Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month is vaguely mentioned at the University of Guam. …
One of the easiest ways to represent your alma mater as well as school spirit is through wearing the school’s clothing. Over the years, the University of Guam created different kinds of merchandise. The issue with it is that it is different, but the concept is the same. The University of Guam needs better merchandise. …
School pride is an essential element of identifying with a university, and events that foster it have been found to enhance test scores and increase student interest in athletics and organizations. However, there is a noticeable lack of campus pride at the University. We interviewed three University of Guam (UOG) students to figure out the …
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At the University of Guam, students use a variety of study methods, such as flashcards, group study sessions, and really reading the textbook the night before. However, finding the appropriate approach or simply the time to study can be just as challenging as taking that midterm. We polled three UOG students on their study methods …
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The importance of work ethic goes without saying. We are all aware that success comes from putting in the necessary time and effort, and that could not be more true when it comes to athletics at the University of Guam. But many individuals are unaware that hard work does not end when you leave the …
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Being a first year college student has its fair share of hardships, especially when students are still unsure about what field to go into – let alone what major to declare. The University of Guam (UOG) policy requires that students must declare a major once 30 college credits have been completed, so for those of …
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A day in the life of a college student is rarely ever boring considering everything that is required of them as individuals. This continues to be true for University of Guam student Alannah Acfalle. “I am always on the move and trying to balance classes, homework, participating in student organizations, and hanging out with my …
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The University of Guam’s CHamoru Studies Program provides students with opportunities to become more proficient and understanding of the language while providing an overall knowledge of the CHamoru culture. As a UOG student, whether you are a CHamoru or not, some students believe it would be worthwhile to make an effort to connect to Guam …