Rest, Relax, and Rejuvenate This Spring Break

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 …

If Going to College Makes You a Bad Mom, Then Go with Your Bad Self!

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 …

Old Club, New Beginnings

The relationship between Guam and the United States military has been mixed over the last century. For the University of Guam, they have been welcoming of prior service members whether local or abroad.  Because of this support, the University of Guam has decided to revive the Student Veterans Organization.  The Student Veteran Organization is a …

Balance is Key: How UOG ROTC Cadets Succeed

The University of Guam Reserve Officer Training Corps (UOG ROTC) program is an exceptional opportunity for students to develop leadership skills and prepare for a career in the military. The UOG ROTC program provides students with the necessary training, education and experience to become successful leaders in the Army. The program offers a challenging curriculum …

Unity in diversity

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, …

Secrets of a college STEM student

What does it take to get through the challenging years of college?  In this story, college students from the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are revealing their secrets on how they pass an exam, bounce back after failing one, how to have confidence, and how to pretend like you know what is going …

Professional Bowler, Freelance Journalist, UOG Alum: Jay Leon Guerrero

University of Guam graduate, Joseph ‘Jay’ Leon Guerrero received a degree in business with international hospitality and a concentration in tourism.  He gives credit to his advisor and mentor, John Salas, saying that Salas had everything to do with the success that Leon Guerrero has accomplished since graduating from UOG.  Salas was a major influence …

Alumni Highlight: Young Watchdog to Leading Activist

Maria Hernandez May, once a reporter for local news, became a leading advocate for the locals of Guam and their rights to their land, as well as an activist for protecting the culture and overall well-being of the island.  May graduated from the University of Guam in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in English and …