By: Kreeshia Aquino For as long as I can recall, roads on Guam have always been the target of jokes in general conversations. Even before I could drive my own car, I already held the notion that I would be swerving and plowing through potholes and cracks on almost every road on Guam. The local …
The University of Guam dormitories are currently undergoing upgrades since the recent arrival of the new Residence Life Director Jonathan Triplett. While some residents are content with the facilities, many others voice out their concerns about issues regarding the dormitories. Eliza Petewon, a student majoring in elementary education, has been living in the dorms with …
Ruby Palmes, a UOG student majoring in the linguistics, is a constant visitor at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Library, and voiced out her concern about not being able to call and reserve a conference room ahead of time before her group arrived at the library. “Last semester, to my surprise, I could not reserve …
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MANGILAO, Mar. 06—The UOG Financial Aid Office gave a presentation for one of TRiO’s recent workshops held on Friday, March 4. UOG Financial Aid officer Jordan Megofna led the presentation. The title of TRiO’s workshop was “Financial Aid: Understanding and maintaining my Pell Grant Award.” The highlights of the presentation were information regarding the cost …
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By: Kreeshia Aquino MANGILAO (Feb. 11) – The UOG Computer Center has implemented a new Smart Card ID policy at the start of this spring semester. According to Randy Dahilig, junior computer operator, the new policy was implemented for the safety and verification of UOG students using the Computer Center. First, the changes limit computer …
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The School of Business and Public Administration hosted its student spotlight presentation at the Anthony Leon Guerrero Multipurpose Room on Nov. 18. The student spotlight event provides the opportunity to recognize students’ experiences and participation at occasions such as international conferences. The event highlighted five individual student presentations based on their experiences during this …
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By Kreeshia Aquino Triton’s Call Staff I applaud those who do try to balance many aspects of their life, and still find a way to smile and make what they do look easy. I am a full-time student with a double major in communications and linguistics and a minor in writing. Like many college students, …
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The TRiO Student Support Services is a federally funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education since 1983. They serve up to 160 University of Guam students each year. TRiO SSS assists students with services such as academic tutoring, advisement, and graduation planning. Tutors can also assist students with completing FAFSA application forms. …
The TRiO Student Support Services held its fourth workshop of this semester at the Student Business and Public Administration building of the University of Guam. Joe Cruz was the presenter of the workshop. He is an English instructor for UOG and GCC, and also one of the TRiO tutors. His powerpoint presentation was titled, “Reading …