The island’s residents should work together to raise awareness of the homelessness issue and take action to effectively minimize it. The Guam Homeless Point- In-Time count consists of data of the annual total number of homelessness people accumulated on the island. Over the years, the count has both risen and dropped significantly. According to the …
Not enough is being done to deal with the problem of stray animals on Guam. Driving around our island, it is hard not to notice stray dogs around each village. They walk down the sides of the streets, sleep near buildings in random parking lots and end up becoming run over on the roads. At …
When you first set your eyes on “La La Land,” you gain an understanding of the amount of hype surrounding it. The film is a charming romance that addressed insecurity, sacrifice and ambition. It played enchanting songs that are still stuck in my head and presented beautiful cinematography while channeling the magic and nostalgia of …
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Illegal dumping has gained traction as a problem plaguing the island. The inappropriate disposal of waste products advertises no benefits other than temporary convenience. Over the years, villages such as Yigo and Dededo have witnessed the ugly wrath of illegal waste disposal. As a case in point, several trash bags swollen with moldy clothes and …
Many people in Guam enjoy hiking–walking outside in a natural environment, often following a pre-charted path known as a hiking trail. However, some hikes involve more challenging terrain and other conditions for participants. Some examples of the different terrain include hills, mountains and rivers. Hiking safety is important, and I believe Guam’s residents should be …
Bill 9-34 The Guam Legislature proposed Bill 9-34 to raise the legal age of tobacco use on Guam to 21 years. Known as the Youth Protection Act of 2017, it was later lapsed into law on Mar 23, 2017 by Gov. Eddie B. Calvo. As such, the law takes into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. …
By : Calvin Cho In the last issue of Triton’s Call, I explored the methamphetamine epidemic on Guam. I went into great depths about the types of treatment offered on the island. For this piece, I continue to investigate this issue, but instead focus on the question of whether Guam is properly equipped …
By: Kreeshia Aquino For as long as I can recall, roads on Guam have always been the target of jokes in general conversations. Even before I could drive my own car, I already held the notion that I would be swerving and plowing through potholes and cracks on almost every road on Guam. The local …
Horizon Zero Dawn is a single-player-action role-playing game created by Guerrilla Games and published under Sony Interactive Studios as a PlayStation 4 exclusive title. Horizon Zero Dawn is currently retailed around $61.99 a price point for most to all big-named titles. Now is this game worth its price tag? My response is yes—it is …
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Obesity? Obesity is a condition of excessive body fat for a given height and gender. The intake of the calories must harmonize with the output of work done physically, to burn up the calories. Else the unused calories get stored up in the body as fat. The calorie requirement differs for each individual according to the pattern of …