Ain’t It Fun? Living In The Real World: The Struggle Of Communication Undergraduates Seeking Employment Opportunities

For decades, a college degree has been the most reliable indicator of a potential hire’s job worthiness for employers. Today, employers question whether a typical college degree equips students with the soft skills needed in the workplace—problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. We asked graduating students within the University of Guam, to share their opinions …

DJ, Blow My Speakers Up: Tritons Make A Summer Playlist To Kick Off The Summer

The end of the 2022-2023 school year is just around the corner, which means the lively summer days are quickly approaching. But for some, the summer vibes do not really settle in until a summer playlist has been created. If you are in need of some tried-and-true music blasting through your speakers, look no further …

But Now We’re Stressed Out! Stress-Relieving Tips from Students

Before heading out for spring break, Tritons have one final hurdle to overcome, midterms. We asked three University of Guam students on how they are feeling during midterms and the ways they manage their stress. Waynuel Caraig, a Secondary Education Major and English Minor at the University of Guam shares his experience with midterms.  “I …

My Dirty Little Secret: The Future of AI in the Education System

There is no doubt that one of the most promising recent developments in the rapidly developing field of artificial intelligence has been the rise of complex linguistic models.  ChatGPT is an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) system built to understand and generate natural language text in a way that closely resembles human communication. We interviewed three …

Green and Gold but Student’s Fold?: Looking At Fraying Ties of Student Pride

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 …

I Can’t Be Sitting and Relaxing: Study Habit Tips From Students

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 …

Get Ready, Get Set, Go!: 5k Run Night

On Sept. 24, 2020, Southern mountain gear hosted a 5k run night. Southern Mountain Gear is a company founded by Daniel and Aaron Holmes, providing quality hiking and adventure gear for long time or beginner hikers.  An event that began 14 months ago has prospered through the pandemic, despite the condition of the island and …

Help For Families In Need; A Collective Hosts Donation Drive

Para Todus Hit hosted a toiletry and diaper donation drive on Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mangilao Night Market. The organization received self-care products such as : Shampoo Toothpaste Diapers Wipes  Toothbrushes Body lotion and  Toilet tissue The goal of the event was to support families that are not able …

Reap What You Sew: Marzan Hannah, owner of Accentuate.gu

Hannah CJ Marzan, a 22-year-old undergraduate at the University of Guam, is the owner of Accentuate, a small online business she maintains on the Instagram platform. The idea of her business sparked from her persistence to sell digital goods on the e-commerce website, Etsy. Part of her aim was to create a business that prioritized …

A Titan Bridge to Success

A program founded in Tiyan High School provides students with an opportunity of receiving college-level credits on campus. Organized by Gretchen Andres, a former English teacher from Tiyan High School, the program began in 2017.   Kimberly Casta, curriculum resource teacher at Tiyan High School, is now spearheading the program to guide students towards a better …