On April 9, Guam’s High School Rugby season debuted after being dormant for 2 years due to COVID-19. This debut wasn’t without controversy, as people found out that a transgender player was on the roster for Guam High’s girls rugby team, a matter that is considered new territory for Guam Football Union/ Guam Department of …
For the past two years, COVID-19 hindered Mother’s Day celebrations. With the holiday around the corner and some COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, here is a breakdown of how you can celebrate the mothers in our lives this season. It’s always a good idea to treat your mom to some lunch or dinner for her special …
Reported By: Mikaela Yanto Students can now access Handshake, a platform partnered with the University of Guam, to connect to an internship, part-time job, and full-time job opportunities. In a 2017 survey, 87% of UOG undergraduate students said their internships helped prepare them for the workplace and using Handshake makes this more easily accessible for …
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Reported By: Mikaela Yanto After easing travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers, the Philippines and South Korea are now more open to leisure travel. According to the website of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, fully vaccinated individuals no longer have to undergo a mandatory facility-based quarantine upon arrival. However, arriving travelers must present proof …
Reported By: Jacques Masangkay On March 19, 2022, University of Guam students in the Independent Filmmaking class began filming one of their student films. The films produced in the class are set to premiere at this semester’s upcoming film festival. The film being produced is a drama thriller called “The Run”, set on Guam, that …
Beginning in the 1970s, Mes CHamoru has been a time for the island to come together and celebrate the native culture. It begins on Guam Heritage day which is always the first Monday of March. Government, local businesses, and even hotels participate by displaying what the culture means to them for everyone to see. For …
Reported By: Nathaniel Dulla The University of Guam will be hosting its 7th Film Festival this semester, featuring films created by students. These films will show the hard work and dedication students have put into filmmaking as well as their creativity. In recent years, COVID-19 has affected the UOG Film Festival and has pushed it …
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Considering recent news, now is as much a good of a time as ever to take up self-defense precautions. Earlier this month, two young males were ambushed at Dededo skatepark by a group of drunk males age 19-23. The two victims were transported to Guam Regional Medical City, where one received 7 stitches to his …
Reported By: Eliria Sabeti Guam continues to move toward a post-pandemic reality. Due to the collective progress and involvement of the people of Guam, we are able to make this step forward. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced that she will be lifting the mandated COVID-19 vaccine requirement for government workers and student-athletes. “Effective immediately, there …
Reported By: Javeline Camposagrado I believe many of us have at the very least heard of a famous Ghibli movie: My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Ponyo, It’s hard not to have a Studio Ghibli movie as a precious memory, the soft colors and vivid art styles along with whimsical themes are things that any child …