Budget cuts, limited funding, and a lack in communication are just a few barriers that we face, as students, throughout our experiences at the university. As students, we go through certain obstacles as simple as having “limited resources.” Photo Courtesy of: Jaret Castro With the rise of technology, students and faculty are adapting to the …
In 2005 the University of Guam established a campus suicide prevention program called I Pinangong, which means “awakening” in CHamoru. I Pinangon translates the programs goal to raise awareness of the problem of suicide on campus and in the local community. Suicide is the fifth leading cause of death on Guam. According to I Pinangon, …
Suicide is the fifth leading cause of death on Guam Records of suicide on Guam date back to the mid-19th century. A sharp rise in local suicides took place after the 1960s which became alarmingly high by 80s and declined after the year 2000. However, suicide is still prevalent in our community today. Of these …
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a DJ/entertainer? Watch this episode of The Tide to find out.
Students have expressed concerns over broken lights on campus. “It is scary at night, we could use a lot more lights at the dorms,” said Betofina Kostantino, a UOG student. “It feels creepy walking home from class at night but I just avoid those areas that make me feel that way.” Frank Troy, superintendent of …
The University of Guam’s 57th Student Government Association held a regular session on Friday, Apr. 5 at the Student Center. The meeting highlighted upcoming events planned for the rest of the semester such as the Spring 2019 Assembly. This semester’s Spring 2019 assembly’s main theme is “Art Gala.” The event will be held on May …
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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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Mangilao,Guam– The University of Guam’s Fitness Center began offering new services this January in partnership with TakeCare Insurance Co. Inc. New fitness classes are being offered such as Zumba, HIIT, and Yoga promoting fitness to the campus community. UOG Athletics Director Doug Palmer said that the long-term goals for partnering with TakeCare include increasing the …
On December 1, 2018, thousands of locals and tourists gathered at Governor Joseph F. Flores Memorial for a free Korean pop (or K-pop) concert. The concert featuring K-pop artists such as HUB, Supernova, Mighty Mouth, JBJ95, and K-pop girl group sensation Twice. The event was sponsored by the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) in collaboration with …
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Twelve cadets from the University of Guam’s ROTC program represented UOG in the Ranger Challenge Competition held in Oregon from Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 to Thursday,Nov. 1, 2018. The Ranger Challenge team competed with other Army universities and colleges Oceania wide in a test of military skills and tactics. Out of the competing schools, the …
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