Dancing to the University Beat

Students attending the University of Guam are not only passionate in their studies but are also passionate in pursuing their hobbies.  When not studying for an exam, two sisters can be found dancing with the island’s only collegiate dance team, UOG Triton’s Collective.  Camille “Cami” Cosico, a third-year psychology major and philosophy minor, is the …

Triton’s Putting the ‘service’ in Community Service

The University of Guam Tritons can be seen serving their community in many ways. However, some Tritons spend their time serving the general and Triton community.  AmeriCorps Guam Memorial Hospital (GMHA) Arielle Candelario is a third-year student majoring in biology and philosophy who volunteers with AmeriCorps Guam Memorial Hospital.  Candelario’s heartfelt experience with community service …

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 …

Barbells and Bachelor’s Degrees

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 …

A New Year for UOG Chess

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 Future is Famalåo’an

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. …

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 …

Find Who You Are: Major Exploration Through FY101

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 …