Nationwide, the problem of college students not graduating in four years is extremely prevalent. These days, graduating in five or even six years is the new normal, which is understandable when you consider all the factors of student life. The Factors of Low On-Time Completion Students already know this. Often times college courses are not …
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Michelle Obama, in simple terms, is a force. She writes about her life journey in her memoir titled “Becoming.” The book was released in November of last year and is divided into three parts. The parts, aptly named Becoming Me, Becoming Us, and Becoming More, tell the stories of her life growing up, building her …
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During the first days of the semester, some professors in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences told their students that they would not be printing their syllabi because they had limited copies. It somehow spread, at least in the English and Communications building, that President Krise enacted a paper ban to save money …
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On November 30th and December 1st, the Mangilao Hot Jazz Band and the Latte Tones put on a holiday mu- sic concert called “A Joyful Tune.” The show was $3 for seniors and students, and $5 general admission. Dr. Stephen Bednarzyk and Dr. Randall Johnson are the directors for the respective groups. The Mangilao Hot …
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On October 15, the Mañe’lon Marianas club and the Chamorro Studies program hosted a recruitment drive to gain more majors and minors for the program. The drive aimed to attract prospective Chamorro Studies majors and minors, and there was also a volunteer registrar available in case students wanted to register to vote during the upcoming …
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Dorathina Herrero, mother of five boys and local artist, recently presented “Adoration”, her first solo-exhibit. The exhibit ran through the month of August at the CAHA building. It featured her illustrations, paintings and handmade dolls, which follow themes of family, childhood and the importance of play. “[My inspiration] constantly changes but lately it has been …
The UOG Safety & Security Office had advised that external cameras be installed around campus as a crime preventative measure, but due to budget constraints, the project has not been prioritized. In 2015, after two reports of separate incidents of harassment in the parking lot, Felix Mansapit, safety administrator, advised the University to acquire external …
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With recent active shooter events occurring in the mainland, the University of Guam is updating their emergency procedures and beginning an awareness campaign to better campus safety. Felix Mansapit, UOG safety administrator, said he is working on a campaign to promote active shooter safety procedures to students and faculty. With the help of David Okada, …
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The Division of Math and Computer Science does not have a centralized building. With widespread classroom and faculty office locations, the department is separated and often looking for more space. “We’re probably one of the most distributed departments,” said Leslie Aquino, associate professor of Math, PhD. “We can kind of think of Warehouse B as …
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Hunter Duenas is six years old. This young boy is the inspiration behind what will be a multi-functioning center that services autistic individuals for the island of Guam. Vincent and Tanya Duenas, a doctor and nurse, respectively, cofounders of the nonprofit HunterSpeaks, and also Hunter’s parents, beamed as they spoke of him. “He can read …
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