The University of Guam has been placed on the charts as incoming seniors Kyra Perez and Christian Gyles Ramos gained prestigious awards as they close out this spring semester. Kyra Perez Kyra Perez, a Communication student, won the Award of Excellence at the 2023 Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts on her micro documentary …
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What are you looking forward to doing this summer? Maybe it’s heading off-island or enjoying a staycation. Regardless of your plans, we’re sure you have a certain series or movie that you’re looking forward to. With highly anticipated summer premieres and notifications turned on to remind us when our favorite series’ newest episodes will be …
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 …
As a nation, we are obsessed with our pets, in a good way of course, which explains why we love to talk about them every chance we get. We have all heard people who say that pets are “just” animals, as though they’re not important in our lives. These people have likely never owned a …
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A “staycation” is officially defined (by yours truly) as a vacation at home, within a country, island, state, or city. It usually involves a quick drive–which is about 30 minutes to a few hours–and very rarely involves a plane, unless you live in a place that is large enough that it requires air travel to …
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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 …
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With the ever-busy schedule of a college student, it can be hard to escape the pressures that come with being an scholar even during periods of time that are designed for rest, which is why spring break is so beneficial for students. “Spring break is important for resting your body and mind. Students are able …
There are several ways to define a mother, the most basic definition is a woman who raises children. Mothers have traditionally been the primary caregivers for children, staying up all night to feed, change, tidy up after and care for them. The unwavering devotion of a “good” mother is supposed to be one of her …
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The University of Guam has over 2,800 students as of this current spring semester. About 45% are pacific islander, 47% are Asian, 3% are white/non-Hispanic, 0.5% are international students, 1% are Hispanic, 0.4% are black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and the other 3% are unknown. With these statistics, UOG has become a well-diverse environment, …
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 …
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