VOL. 38 NO. 3 May 2015

VOL. 38 NO. 3 MAY 2015

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Dean proposes food drive

By Ryan-Michael Jesus Triton’s Call Staff

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Who would you like to see at Guam Live?

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Something really hit home— hard and fast—with Dr. James Sellmann, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Upon reading the article “Foreign Friends” in the first issue of Triton’s Call, he read that one of the University of Guam’s exchange students admitted that she sometimes goes hungry because the price of food on Guam is so expensive. Another exchange student mentioned that in doing her research about the University, she was misinformed and ill prepared as she was under the impression that the school would be providing a meal plan for the exchange students.

“I had this sneaky suspicion that food insecurities were much more rampant on Guam than we’re willing to admit. We love to share food, we love fiestas, and we love making sure that everyone is well fed,” said Dr. Sellmann, who saw this as an opportunity to take some action.

“We should start a food drive

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Feed the foreigners: The proposed food drive may enable dorm students to better utilize the kitchens by putting food in them. Because the University does not provide foreign exchange students with meal plans, some find themselves struggling with the cost of groceries on the island.

for students—not just those in the dormitories, but for students in general. We as a University should be more concerned about fulfilling the basic needs of the students so that they can focus more on studying. Some people think, ‘Oh, it’s just going to be that one stu-

dent we feed and that’s it’, but now, it’s much bigger than that one student, she was the only one brave enough to say something,” said the Dean.

Dr. Sellmann immediately contacted the department chairs and secretaries about the idea of

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Island to host FestPac 2016

By Alana M. Chargualaf Triton’s Call Staff

7 Signs you’re a college student

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starting a food bank. As of now, the dean is too busy to take on the task of creating the food bank on his own, so he suggested that students should take it into their hands. He asked the department chairs, as well as the advisors of student organizations, to set up boxes around the offices for the food.

“I believe this would be a great service-learning activity for the students as well, to take over this project and at least start distributing food, maybe first in the dorms and hopefully move to SGA for students in general,” said Dr. Sellmann.

There has been some dispute amongst faculty as to why the University should provide free food for its students. An anonymous professor suggested that perhaps the students spend their money on beer, and that is why they do not have any money for food. Although this scenario does not seem so far from the truth, there are students who are truly on a budget and sometimes cannot

Every four years, the islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia come together to showcase and celebrate the richness of their homelands. Next spring, Guam will not only join in on the festivities, but also host the 2016 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.

Monica Guzman of Guam’s Galaide Group shares, “[FestPac] started in 1972 in Fiji out of the desire of Pacific island leaders in an attempt to combat the erosion of traditional customary practices.

It is the coming together of Pacific islanders to share their cultures and establish a deeper understanding and friendship between countries.” That is twenty-seven island cultures to be exact. She added,

“Guam has been participating since 1972 and will, for the first time, host the festival from May 22 through June 4, 2016.”

During that time, University of Guam students can expect to see a multitude of new faces and activities around campus. According to Guzman, the University is a proposed venue for several of the Literary Arts disciplines. UOG may also serve as the grounds for workshops, forums, and seminars that visitors can attend. Many members of the UOG faculty and staff sit on the various programming sub-committees helping to organize the festival.

University students have the chance to be involved, too. Volunteers for services such as airport greetings, setting up the venue, stagehands, hosts, greeters, and

various others are all needed for a successful event.

The people of Guam are encouraged to indulge in the occasion. “It has built a sense of ‘Pacificness’ among the participating islands and awareness that, individually, they are part of a greater Pacific culture,” says Guzman.

Festival goers can expect to see crafts known to the islands— weaving, carving, tapa making, body ornamentation, and other traditions practiced within each culture including songs and dance. All of Guam’s residents will have the opportunity to enjoy all that the festival has to offer, and treat it as a tremendous learning experience. “It will be an incredible kaleidoscope of color and culture. The festival will most

likely not return back to the Micronesia region for another 36 years!” urges Guzman.

The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture is expected to be one of Guam’s greatest highlights.

Those in charge of coordinating the event believe locals and visitors alike are almost certain to be moved by the festival’s atmosphere of the love of indigenous island culture.

Ms. Rose Ramsey will be launching the Call-Out for Volunteers. Students should remain on the lookout for this chance to participate in such a huge event. Guzman also encouraged, “If students who are adept in social media have some time to spare, please log on to www.guamfestpac2016.com and email us directly.”

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afford a decent meal.

“If we were to look at it that way, that kind of distorts the whole image. There are people who don’t have food and are hungry. When people are hungry in this day and age, they should be fed,” said Dr. Sellmann.

This is where the dean stands—from a humanitarian point of view. According to the dean, the issue goes beyond feeding students who cannot afford food. It is about meeting the basic needs of human beings, as well as making it so that students can have the energy to function at their fullest potential.

“There are some people that do go home and the cupboard is empty, and it is hard to study when you’re stomach I growling. And when you haven’t eaten in two days, it’s basically impossible to get anything done,” said Dr. Sellmann.

By Kristina Blaz and Shanelle Gills Triton’s Call Staff

From the theater department’s productions of The Vagina Monologues and Tartuffe, to Lina’la-ta: A Musical Odyssey and the University of Guam Film Festival—this semester has been one truly dedicated to showcasing the talents of the island. These productions would have not been possible if it were not for the immense support given to them by their benefactors. To show thanks, Triton’s Call wanted to shed some light on a couple of the local businesses that “gladly” donated their time and money to help make these showcases a success.

Triton’s Call was not able to sit down with all of the sponsors, but did manage to get an interview

Missing locks: Another lock vanishes

By Reynne Ramirez Triton’s Call Staff

Going to the bathroom should not be a hindrance, especially at relatively higher-end establishments like the University of Guam. That said, it has been discovered that yet another lock has gone missing from the stalls in the women’s restroom on the 2nd floor of the English and Communications building.

Although missing locks are a seemingly trivial issue, they do cause an inconvenience for students merely seeking quick relief. Lockless doors also pose threats to safety and privacy—especially for female students. An unlocked stall leaves women even more vulnerable than they already are when using the restroom, a fact that holds doubly true during their “time of the month.”

UOG student, Elizabeth Valencia, said, “I use my bag to keep the door shut so hopefully those coming in the bathroom will see that my bag is there and won’t just barge in.”

Another student, Audrey Benavente, said, “I have to barely hold the door with my hand to keep it closed while at the same time keeping an eye out for people coming in.”

Safety aside, several other ladies have shared additional concerns with Triton’s Call. Students who are hesitant to use stalls that do not lock have to wait until the lockable stalls become unoccupied, or find a different restroom. For these students, both scenarios have cut into class time.

It appears the locks have either fallen out or been stolen, and there have been no known efforts to replace them.

Photo by Reynne Ramirez/Triton’s Call Staff

Anonymous tip: Last month, Triton’s Call received an anonymous complaint about yet another lock missing from the upstairs women’s English and Communications restroom.

with the owners of Pika’s Café and Crowns Guam. Both took some time to share what sponsoring these showcases meant to them and why supporting education on the island is important.

Local restaurant owner of Pika’s Café, Pika Fejeran, is a strong promoter of education. Fejeran, who attended school off-island, says she always knew she would be back. She has seen the island grow and expand, and commends the college students for going to school at home while witnessing the growth of the island.

“When I moved back, my husband and I were so impressed with what UOG and GCC are doing,” she said.

Currently, Pika’s Café employs certain cooks who are also in the GCC culinary program.

Being a local business owner, Fejeran advises young aspiring individuals to follow their dreams.

“Always be open to learn. Try new things and different things, the more you know, the more marked and well rounded you can be. If you have an idea, you have to believe in yourself and your idea. Today, my husband Lenny is a restaurant owner. Fifteen years ago, he was a dishwasher. Everyone starts somewhere,” Fejeran said.

After following through with

the idea of a restaurant, Fejeran and her husband are now able to live out their dream and give back to the community by sponsoring events. The restaurant aims to empower and encourage locals to follow their hopes and pursue aspirations.

Pika’s Café sponsored the Lina’la-ta (This is our life) event by donating plenty of food during rehearsals. Pika’s Café also donates to the University by offering gift certificates and other food services for events.

They also advertised for UOGFF by posting flyers around their restaurant. Although the restaurant did not monetarily sponsor UOGFF, Pika’s Café has really pioneered the “support local” motto.

“UOGFF falls on my husband’s birthday and he’s so excited to watch the show,” Fejeran said.

Sponsoring UOGFF was Crowns Guam, a local hat boutique who proudly donated over a thousand dollars worth of merchandise to the film festival. The merchandise was given away during a promotional Artist Appreciation Night held at the Tapanåde Restaurant in Hagåtña the evening before the event.

“It’s really cool to be a part of what the University has going on,” states Marvin Manibusan, creative

director and co-owner.

Crowns Guam has grown tremendously since they created and established the brand. According to general manager and co-owner, Randy Alcantara, nothing makes them happier than to see the love and support they receive from the island.

“We are so humbled. If you have a dream, don’t give up on it.

We’ve had this dream of opening up a boutique since high school and we worked hard on making it become a reality. Stay in school and get your education, but never forget your dream. Hard work is what created Crowns, so the possibilities are endless,” says Alcantara.

Since the demographics of their customers are mostly University students, they take every chance they can get to give back to the school community and “support local.” Crowns Guam also gives back to the community by helping public schools—elementary through high—with various activities such as fundraisers.

Triton’s Call would like to thank these sponsors, as well as every other company that has supported this semester’s events. Your work is admirable and greatly appreciated by the students and faculty at UOG.

Photo from Facebook/Pika’s Café Guam

Dream big: Restaurant owners Lenny Fejeran and his wife, Pika Fejeran, of Pika’s Café are both proud locals and sponsors of many University of Guam events.

Photo by Kristina Blaz/Triton’s Call Staff

Giving back: Randy Alcantara, general manager/co-owner, and Marvin Manibusan, creative director/co-owner of Crowns Guam proudly sponsors the first University of Guam Film Festival with $1000 worth of merchandise.

By Ari Santos Triton’s Call Staff

The first ever University of Guam Film Festival Spring Showcase was a success. Moviegoers filled the lecture hall to maximum capacity as they were treated to a diverse lineup of short-films, documentaries, and music videos. To add to its success, the festival gathered over eighteen entries—surpassing the expectations of the Guam International Film Festival staff who coordinated the event.

All eighteen films were written, produced, directed, and filmed exclusively in the Mariana Islands, and were entered into the University showcase to win a spot in the Guam International Film Festival.

Five winners were chosen to move onto GIFF where they will have a chance to win the “Best Made in the Marianas Award.”

Advancing nominees are “Indigo” directed by Chase Weir; “MOB” directed by Kyle Twardowski, “Beat the Beetle” directed by Sarah Filush; “Madam” directed by Brian Muña; and “Luther” co-directed by Justin Baldovino, Brian Muña, and Anton Ngata.

UPDATE: In a recent press release, UOGFF stated that “Beat the Beetle,” a documentary about eradicating the invasive rhinoceros beetle, has captured the attention of the Department of Education and UOG, and will be given the opportunity to be used as an educational tool. However,

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due to festival regulations, it will not move onto GIFF. In light of this, festival coordinators have chosen the film “Påkto: I Hinekka” directed by Miget Lujan Bevacqua in its place.

Complete coverage As doors opened, audience members were treated to the opening film, “Guam: The Ocean Oasis,” a thirty minute long documentary directed by Richard Pettigrew, prompted by the discovery of an ancient village site and human burials during construction of the Ylig Bridge in Yona.

Next on screen was “Not Far Away,” a drama directed by Sean Davis; “Stray,” a drama directed

by Sarah Joy Garcia; and “Chronicles of Tre,” a short action film directed by Dan Gilbert.

During a short intermission, Professor Jefferson Cronin, who is also an experienced professional actor and director, held an acting workshop where he taught the lesson that, “You do not act for the camera, you act for the audience.”

The film festival resumed about an hour later with the comedy block of films, which included “Påkto: I Hinekka” directed by Miget Lujan Bevaqua, and “A Proximity,” directed by James Davis.

“Påkto: I Hinekka” is a witty comedy film starring Miget Lujan Bevaqua and Kenneth Cooper.

While playing the popular fantasy card game, Magic: The Gathering, they once again battle to the death, only this time things are

different—this time things are in the Chamorro language. “Påkto: I Hinekka” is filled with nerd humor, drama and glory, but more than anything aims to show that it is possible to use the Chamorro language every day, no matter what one is doing.

The festival also featured the documentaries of “Cosplay of Guam” directed by Julius

beauty queens Sarah, Skye, Lori, and Nicole as they set out on a mission to showcase how easy it is to protect the island from losing their precious coconut trees… all with a little sass, of course.

At about 5:30, a panel discussion opened up. The all-girl panel made up of Jessica Peterson, Ruby-Jane Redilla, and Sarah Filush discussed “The Fu-

an entity known as “the Organization." The interrogation examines fragments of the agent's past only to lead to an impending revelation.

“MOB” written by Kyle and Nancy Twardowski, requires the audience to not only watch with their eyes, but also with their ears as they follow the Rose family mob—entering into a whirlwind

Photo by Ari Santos/Triton’s Call Staff

Acting for the camera: Professor Jefferson Cronin instructs moviegoers on how to act in front of a camera.

Cantara; “Being a Filmmaker” directed by Dylan Montalbo; “Hands of Steel” directed by James Davis, and “Beat the Beetle,” a documentary directed by Sarah Filush.

“Beat the Beetle” is a film determined to instill hope to the people of Guam as it follows four

Grab the popcorn: The first ever UOG Film Festival was a huge success. At one point, coordinators had to turn people away because the lecture hall was filled to capacity

ture of Independent Film of Guam and the Marianas” as moderator Josh Tyquiengco questioned them about how it feels to be the women pioneering female roles in independent filmmaking, and highlighted their accomplishments.

Following the panel came the music video set of films. Movies featured were “Indigo” directed

by Chase Weir; “Days of Revelation” directed by Rachael; and “Unveil,” a music video directed

by Ryan Bustamante starring Anton Rosario.

“Indigo” gave moviegoers a look into the world below the waters of Guam as seen through the lens of underwater cinematographer, Chase Weir, who captured all his amazing underwater footage with just a GoPro. The action/suspense block of films was up next, which included, “Grendel” directed by Jeffrey Malinao; “Bittersweet” directed by James Davis; "MOB" directed by Kyle Twardowski; and “Luther,” directed by Brian Muña, Justin Baldovino and Anton Ngata.

“Luther” is an action film about an agent who is captured eight years after going rogue by

of emotion as tensions rise about their troubled pasts as partners and brothers.

During this block the Lecture Hall was at full capacity, and moviegoers were urged to come early to grab a seat.

Finally, at about 9:30pm, the festival wound down with the final film, “Madam,” a drama directed by Brian Muña. The film ran twenty minutes long, and left audience members wanting more.

“Madam” centers on a respected and beloved political figure that doubles as a madam in a successful underground sex laboring industry. This character-driven piece highlights the topic of human sex trade, which serves as the main backdrop of the film’s premise. Each of the characters in the film adds a sense of realism to the story exploring the underlying theme of violence against women, and the essence and value of life.

The circumstances, although written as a fiction, are glimpses of truth that not only affect the world globally, but also are prevalent on the island of Guam. Following its debut was a question and answer segment, and the cast and crew of “Madam” mentioned that they would like to turn their film into a full-length feature.

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Tartuffe costumes by guest artist

By Alana M. Chargualaf Triton’s Call Staff

Envision 17th century France—the big, adorned hair, poufy garments, rich fabrics, and porcelain faces. The University of Guam’s cast of Tartuffe delivered just that with the skilled help and experience of Esther Iverson, a professional costume designer from Georgia.

“I have been designing costumes for about 30 years—for high school, college and university theatres, community theatres, and professional theatre companies. I knew that I wanted to build and design costumes when I worked on my first play in high school,” said Iverson, whose work displayed such dedication as UOG’s very own entertained the Tartuffe crowd.

The last time Iverson was on island was in 2012 when she helped design the rich, animating costumes of UOG’s production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Her work had yet another chance to debut this year when the UOG Fine Arts Theater opened its curtains on April 23rd for Tartuffe, a French Neoclassical comedy by Moliere.

When asked what inspired the Tartuffe costume design, Iverson went onto explain, “Costumes are an integral part of any play, but especially a period play. It gives the actor, and the audience, a unique experience. In discussing the show with the director, Michelle Blas, she was interested in bringing out the characters through the shape of their costume. The exaggerated shape of

some of the costumes lends to the comic quality. The large wig and dress shape of Madame Parnelle, for example, makes her a ‘larger than life’ character. The play was written in the late 17th century, so the costumes reflect that time period.”

Iverson also mentioned her interest in social history, and that costume design allows her to combine all of that and teach others about it through the costumes she makes for plays.

The rich fabrics and layers upon layers of material made it look like the costumes took a long time to construct. However, Iverson says she was able to construct everything in just four weeks, “This was a big undertaking in a short time, but with the help of UOG alumni Marc Marcos the work was done in the short time we had. Thanks also to alumni CJ Santiago for his assistance.”

Currently, the theater program at UOG has no classes on costuming. Iverson’s visits have provided a special opportunity to the program’s students.

The designer said, “This experience is invaluable to the actors and to the students that may have an interest in pursuing more training or possibly an advanced degree in costume production. It has been fun sharing this with the UOG students.”

Photo by Cory Loomis/For Triton's Call

Above: The wife, Elmire, played

by Sara Untalan.

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Above: Orgon’s servant, Dorine, played by Joyce Torres.

Photo by Cory Loomis/For Triton's Call

Above: Orgon’s mother, Madame Pernelle, played by Athena Meno.

Photo courtesy of Kel Muña

Above: On April 23rd, the UOG Fine Arts Theater opened its curtains for Tartuffe, a French Neoclassical comedy by Moliere. The play showcased big, adorned hair, poufy garments, rich fabrics, and porcelain faces designed by professional costumer, Esther Iverson.

Photo by Cory Loomis/For Triton's Call

Right: Orgon (Andrew Roberto) with his daughter, Mariane (Stephanie Smith).

Far Right: Valere (Dominic Cawili) with his lover, Mariane (Stephanie Smith).

Selfie-expression: artistic or narcissistic?

By Reynne Ramirez Triton’s Call Staff

“Selfies” have taken center stage at the Oscars, the Oval office, and of course, more commonly, Facebook and Instagram feeds. The rise of the selfie has become universal between presidents, popes, celebrities and citizens’ alike—and the trend is only continuing to grow. Whether it is the duck-face or famous mirror pic, a selfie can be defined as a self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a handheld digital camera or camera phone. This simple way of self-expression is now transferring into how many people enjoy entertainment today.

Initially big with young peo-

ple, selfies gained wider popularity over the years. By the end of 2012, Time magazine considered “selfie” as one of the “Top 10 Buzzwords” of that year. A poll commissioned

by Samsung found that selfies make up 30% of the photos taken by people aged 18–24. By 2013, the word "selfie" had become commonplace enough to be monitored for inclusion in the online version of the Oxford English Dictionary.

The popularity of selfies in social media has been astounding. Instagram has over 53 million photos tagged with the hashtag “selfie,” (or #selfie.) The word "selfie" was mentioned in Facebook status updates over 368,000 times during a one week period in October 2013.

During that same period on Twitter,

the hashtag “#selfie” was used in more than 150,000 tweets.

Recently, it has been found that there may be some benefit to participating in sharing selfies. Because this practice is so prevalent in the social culture today, it has become a way to interact socially with others.

To millennials, self-image is important, and intentions are not always narcissistic. Selfies have evolved into a means of presenting how a person defines him or herself, and presents for others to see.

Most people rely on others' perceptions, judgments and appraisals to develop their social self.

The actor James Franco defends selfies saying, “As our social lives become more electronic, we

become more adept at interpreting social media. A texting conversation might fall short of communicating how you are feeling, but a selfie might make everything clear in an instant. Selfies are tools of communication more than marks of vanity (but yes, they can be a little vain).”

There are also negative aspects to selfies. Sharing too many photos—especially selfies—can weaken relationships and make a person less likable.

Cassandra Pocaigue, a student of the University of Guam, said, “The positive side to selfies is the confidence boost and being able to see what you look like without a mirror.” She went on to say, “The negative side to that is you can turn

into a egocentric psychopath posting too many selfies.”

Although the act of taking a selfie can come across as a self-involved act that plays into expectations of gender, age and social status, selfie-takers are not just subjects. They are also directors who are capable of sharing a greater message and artistic vision, just as a professional photographer would.

Because that is the case, some selfies can diverge from the way women and men are typically portrayed. It is thought that if done in a mindful manner, taking self-portraits or “selfies” may serve as an exploration of confidence, emotions, and sometimes, even artistry.

expands tourism

you pay $100 to see at Guam Live?

By Ashley Eaton Quintanilla For Triton’s Call

Photo from Facebook/Tropical Productions, Inc.

Single largest music event: Nearly five thousand music fans attended last year’s first annual Guam Live International Music Festival.

By Ashley Eaton Quintanilla Triton’s Call Staff

Tourism is Guam’s premier industry. Foreign travelers bring in more money annually than any other entity on island. Yet, despite the sun, sand, and surf—it is thought that Guam still lacks things to do other than what is already on its list of major attractions The folks over at the Guam Visitors Bureau and Tropical Productions, Inc. are working tirelessly to expand this list through events like the 2015 Guam Live International Music Festival. As Tropical Productions’ CEO, E.J. Calvo, put it, the two companies aim to “revolutionize the industry and provide something special for our local community at the same time.”

Entertainment tourism, although fairly new to Guam, is a robust area of the tourism market in other parts of the world. It brings in visitors who would not normally travel to a place to that place’s cities, hotels, restaurants, stores, and other attractions.

According to Calvo, “the primary mission is to promote Guam to the world and provide for another opportunity to grow our thriving tourism industry.”

“International appeal” is the ultimate goal. Last year, the twoday GVB Signature Event lured in vacationers from all over the pacific, Micronesia, and Asia— specifically Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It also gained mass attendance by locals. Nearly five thousand fans came out to enjoy

musical performances by headliners Matisyahu, Steel Pulse, Sublime with Rome, and Guam’s own Pia Mia; as well as Korea’s Brown Eyed Girls and NU’EST; Japan’s HOME MADE KAZOKU and Izah Blue; and Taiwan’s Popu Lady.

So far, the lineup for this year’s festival features Japan’s winds. and HOME MADE KAZOKU; Korea’s Jay Park; Hoodie Allen, Far East Movement, Tinashe, and CeeLo Green.

When the original lineup was released last month, social media blew up with both excitement and condescension. Many online posts criticized the announcement of the previously booked Nick Jonas.

Today, similar disappointment has arisen in the booking of CeeLo Green.

To this Calvo said the lineup stars “arguably the biggest pop stars to ever perform in Micronesia!” who are “internationally recognized and absolutely relevant in today’s music scene.”

Their celebrity will help shine a spotlight on this event and Guam.

Calvo continued, “In terms of the exposure Guam will receive when these performers land for Guam Live in June, it’s obvious what the benefit will be versus many of the ‘smaller’ acts who often grace the stage at our concerts.”

Guam Live is set to take over Paseo Stadium on June 5th & 6th.

Doors open at 3pm. Tickets for a 2-day pass are $100, and are on sale now at www.guam-live.com and all Circle K/76 locations.

we will be getting a five time Grammy Award winner, who also has several other awards and accolades; one half of the soul duo, Gnarls Barkley, and one of the hosts off NBC’s The Voice— singer, songwriter, producer, and television host, CeeLo Green.

For the most part, news of CeeLo’s booking has been well received. Still, despite his impressive resume, there has been, again, a fair amount of disappointment being voiced on social media.

“There’s just no hope left for me. The Nick Jonas booking was the biggest tease,” said University student, Krisina Blaz.

The same thing happened a

few months back when news of Jonas’s visit first hit social media.

Some voiced their dissatisfaction by suggesting concert producers funnel some of the money being spent on a big name like his into acts that are assumed to be more affordable, or more popular.

Tickets for a 2-day pass to Guam Live are $100. The festival will also feature acts such as Common Kings, Tinashe, Hoodie Allen, Far East Movement, winds, and HOME MADE KAZOKU. Who would you rather have seen? What artists would you pay $100 to see? Triton’s Call took to the hallways of UOG to find out.

“Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, All Time Low…” - Marie Ibardolasa, Freshman

“JOHN MAYER. I would pay $200 to see John Mayer.”

- Reymart Manaois, Junior

Taking Back Sunday, Marianas Trench, The Used, Mayday Parade, A Day to Remember. Those kinds of bands.”

- Ronnie Deseo, Junior

“That’s hard… Flatbush Zombies” - Kyle Martin, Senior

“Kings of Leon, Blink-182…”

- Cheyne Robles, Senior

“Miley Cyrus!” “Demi Lovato.” “Oh yeah!

Demi!”

- Janice Leonen & Jasmine Floranda, Freshmen

“I would pay $100 to see The Aquabats and Arrogant SOBs.” - Toby Gonzales, Junior

“All Time Low, Plain White Tees…”

- Gerald Asuncion, Sophomore

“Well I’m listening to Maroon 5 right now, so I guess Maroon 5. Oh! And Nicki Minaj.”

- Debbie Panaguiton, Senior

If you haven’t already heard, Nick Jonas will not be coming to Guam this summer.

No ladies, this is not a dream.

Both Guam Visitors’ Bureau and Tropical Productions have already confirmed that the Jo Bro heartthrob will no longer be able to grace the stage at the 2015 Guam Live International Music Festival this June due to a scheduling conflict.

While, unfortunately, we will not be getting the artist who was recently featured in some seriously sexy spreads in Flaunt, Rolling Stone, and GQ magazine,

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WiFinancial success Five healthy pack-and-go snacks

By Blaze Hubbard For Triton’s Call

Making money via the Internet has become one of the most profitable and easily attainable careers. There is hardly an application process if it isn't registering for a site and there is essentially no need for money to start. All you need is a computer with Internet access and your career is underway.

You can make money on the Internet in so many ways. There are multiple fields that can interlink with each other to boost profits even more. That is the glory of the Internet. Some ways to make money on the Internet include: producing, blogging or using social media, creating a kick starter project, coaching or tutoring, creating an online marketplace, and most especially, advertising.

Most of the ways mentioned are those that evoke the talent of an artist whether it be writing, music, photography, video, or design. This allows a way for artists to market their work and newcomers in the various industries to show the world what they have to offer. The Internet has given us a more realistic medium of obtaining money. All it takes is the initiative to act upon it.

How do they do it? Well, each of these methods have websites dedicated to helping people start making money. For music, there is bandcamp.com, which helps upcoming artists upload and distribute their mixtapes or albums for free, but offers a donation option or you could sell tracks on iTunes. For video, there are sites like YouTube, Vine, and Vimeo to upload projects and Twitch to stream. A little more new to the Internet is the capability to make money off of social media through applications like Klout, which pays you to gain a

following of your thoughts and posts. If you feel the need to write longer posts than 140 characters, blogging makes good money on sites like WordPress.

If you don't have much to offer artistically, there is still the option to sell or barter items on sites like Craigslist and eBay. The downright easiest way to make money on the Internet is through advertising. Sites like ad.fly count the times likes are clicked and pay out for a good amount of clicks, so it's a matter of finding interesting link material and promoting the link across the web.

For innovative minds, Kickstarter is a great program to get funding for projects that could range from smart watches to independent films to fashion lines. All you have to do is convince people that you product is worthy of their money. The best part is that it’s free. If you're able to fund your materials, Etsy is a great online marketplace for various goods.

With all these ways to make money, it challenges the need for a college degree. Let's face it - an elementary child could probably make a million off of the Internet - one probably already has. It challenges the idea that you need a college degree to succeed in life.

People are making a killing using free software available to the public and the freedom provided by the Internet to express themselves in ways that were unimaginable years ago.

I feel that awareness of these options would lead many innovative minds with fewer resources to pursue their ideas and feel like they have a chance. The world has changed so much in the decades that have passed and it is clear to see that it is not done changing at all. There are boundless opportunities springing up in an everevolving world and a lot of it has to do with the Internet.

By Michele Moser For Triton’s Call

cinnamon if you prefer sweet)

University students are busy.

We also don’t have large sums of cash to blow on meals and snacks at fast food places and restaurants.

To help with those long days of classes and studying sessions, I’ve listed five healthy and relatively affordable recipes that are easy to make and bring with you to school.

Heat oven to 450 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Drain and rinse chickpeas and put them in a bowl.

handful of almonds. Drizzle almonds with 1 tablespoon melted chocolate. Repeat process with remaining almonds and chocolate.

Transfer to refrigerator and chill until firm. Chuck into a re-sealable bag for on the go yumminess!

Chewy Walnut Trail Bars Ingredients: 3 cups oldfashioned rolled oats 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup allpurpose unbleached flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup honey

Chocolate Apricot Nut Bars Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried apricots (although you could probably substitute with any dry fruit) 1/2 cup almonds (you can toast raw ones or buy the lightly salted variety) 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, toasted Coarse salt Photo by Michele Moser/Triton’s Call Staff 1/2 ounce dark chocolate, Study tip: These almond clusters make a melted good study snack as dark chocolate is believed to be a powerful source of antioxi-

Pulse apricots, almonds, dants, increase blood flow, and help with 1 tablespoon coconut, and a cognitive thinking skills. pinch of salt in a food processor until finely ground. Line a 9- Add oil, salt, and pepper (or sugar by5inch loaf pan with parchment, and cinnamon) to chickpeas and leaving an inch overhang on all mix well. Spread them on baking sides. Transfer mixture to pan and sheet in one layer. Place in the press firmly to form a rectangle. oven and bake for about 15 minUse parchment overhang to re- utes. Remove pan, shake around to move from pan. Drizzle mixture ensure that the chickpeas brown with chocolate and sprinkle with evenly, and return to oven for anremaining coconut. Transfer to re- other 15 minutes until brown and frigerator and leave until firm, crunchy. Enjoy warm or at room about 15 minutes. Slice into six temperature! bars. Best stored in an airtight or re-sealable bag for up to five days. Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters Ingredients: Spicy (or Sweet) Roasted Chick- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons melted peas dark chocolate Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole almonds 1 15.5 ounce can chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) Line a baking sheet with a 1 tablespoon olive oil nonstick baking paper. Place a tea1⁄2 teaspoon salt (or sugar if you spoon of melted chocolate on bakprefer sweet) ing paper; top with a small 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In large bowl, whisk together oats, brown sugar, flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir in walnuts, cherries, chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, coconut and sesame seeds; set aside. In food processor, process apricots until broken up, about 1 minute. Add butter and process until a paste forms, about 1 minute. With motor running, pour in honey until well blended. Fold into oat mixture until well combined. Pat evenly into a parchmentlined baking pan.

Bake in the center of oven until golden, about 30 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely. Cut into bars (2x12 rows or 8x3 rows).

Makes 24 walnut trail bars.

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By Julius Cantara For Triton’s Call

For years, LGBT individuals could not even be portrayed in comic books let alone television—let alone be mentioned up until the last two decades.

However, media’s standards of what could be shown or not have changed, and in my view, a lot of these changes have been for the better.

Nevertheless, today there is still the concern for the children watching—that they may ask questions adults may find uncomfortable answering or just do not have a well informed answer on the subject. Children are becoming more aware of what the terms “gay” and “lesbian,” if not already are fully aware.

For all that, on the subject of appropriateness, there is a difference between showing children copious amounts of blood-splattering, gut crushing violence verses featuring an LGBT character into a series. Just because a se-

ries is meant for children does not mean it is not too complex to handle important topics such as LGBT individuals. In fact, it is already being done.

On children’s television shows such as “Adventure Time” and “Steven Universe,” both programs have lesbian and bisexual characters who are part of the major supporting cast. Another example would be “The Legend of Korra” which had the first bisexual main character on a children’s network.

Japan has also embraced the idea of LGBT character in anime or live-action dramas even if the characters are not always fully explored. A prime example would be Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune from the popular anime series “Sailor Moon.” There is even an entire fan-based devoted to various LGBT characters in anime.

Not only with children animated series do we have LGBT individuals being represented, but also in comic books as well.

A couple of years ago Marvel

announced the wedding of X-man Northstar marrying his boyfriend Kyle. A few years before that Allan Heinberg’s “Young Avengers” won a GLAAD award as it portrayed a teenage superhero couple, Wiccan and Hulkling.

Even television series more targeted towards teens and adults, such as “Supernatural” or “The Originals” address the topic of LGBT relationships. Although the characters tend to be side characters and their portrayal tends to be subtler, this does the LGBT community more justice than ignoring them full on.

Then there is the media for the elderly. Series such as “The Golden Girls” have addressed the topic of gay marriage, such as with the episode “Sister of the Bride” where Blanche’s brother, Clayton, marries his boyfriend.

Doug. In that episode, Blanche comes to terms with her brother’s relationship and, eventually, his marriage.

The representation of LGBT

Playing the quiet game

By Quenie Balagot For Triton’s Call

Not having a voice, well, sucks.

If you thought this was something political or cultural, isn’t. I mean, literally, having no voice sucks.

I went a week without speaking. It wasn’t some sort of social experiment either.

From self-diagnosing (which isn’t something I recommend) I lost my voice to laryngitis. A friend chalked it up to mono, but I rolled my eyes at that.

How I got laryngitis in the first place is a loss to me, but I think it would have to do with excessive singing from a night of karaoke.

Losing your voice is quite an experience. An exasperating and silent experience, if I am further elaborate.

Before going into detail about the downfalls of this annoyance, there was a bright side.

The loss of speech is a perfect excuse not to talk to anyone, and is the perfect excuse to get out of talking in

class.

And that concludes the plus side to losing your voice.

The downsides are plenty.

For one, the sound of your voice can be quite surprising.

Whenever I tried to say something, it would become a highpitched whine. Or it sounded like a poor animal dying in pain, which makes you not even want to hear your own voice. The best I could do was whisper words, which is quite exasperating especially if you have people saying, “What? I can’t hear you!”

Loss of speech is also a good excuse on those days you have a major brain fart (or if we are being honest students, it’s because we didn’t do the homework.) But it’s also a burden. What if you did do your homework and had something to say? That was the case for me. Although I felt like I could offer something to the discussion, my loss of speech prevented me.

I was struck by my inadequacy in all things requiring speech. Forced to nod or shake my head, whisper painfully

when I needed to, point at everything or make dramatic faces, I wished I had my voice.

Speaking provides ease.

Small things that required a few words became a frustration, such as telling a server what you want for lunch, or being able to communicate with your parents by yelling from another room. Suddenly, doing that required getting up and out of the room to gesture like a madwoman.

Continually armed with cough drops, water and tissues and additionally disrupting my sleep and fellow classmates, I was able to slowly regain my voice. What a relief.

The power of speech is amazing. Not only in convenience, but just plain speech is amazing. We are able to put so much meaning in a few words, a number of spoken syllables.

All in all, I would say losing your voice can be quite an experience. There are both upsides and downsides, but more so the latter. Playing the quiet game is never really that fun anyway.

Scene from “What Was Missing”/Adventure Time S3E10

What was missing: In season 3, episode 10 of the hit children’s series, Adventure Time, it was hinted that Princess Bubblegum and Marcelline, the Vampire Queen “used to date.” The episode was actually censored in some countries.

individuals may be small; however, it is growing and is a sign of progress, support and acceptance amongst the community. Many people discovering their sexuality for the first time find these characters relatable when coming to

terms with who they are. At the same time, these characters can give non-LGBT people a chance to learn more about the community, as well as learn acceptance rather than fear.

7 Signs you’ve fully integrated into college

By Kevin Tano For Triton’s Call 1. The Office Your room becomes your office.

It's in a disorganized but organized kind of mess. Papers and textbooks clutter your floor like a storm just hit. But you don't care because as long as you find what you need, every thing’s A-OK. 2. Your second home Your car becomes your second home. During long class breaks you’re either studying, eating, or sleeping in it.

Extra clothes, empty drink cans, or unfinished ramen noodles are found throughout the nooks and crannies. But it's ok because you probably clean it at least once a year.

3. Energy drinks Your body functions and runs on energy drinks especially during exam week. You take morning classes and then realize that you are not a morning person. When you study the night before the exam, energy drinks keep you up but not necessarily focused. In result, you turn into the hulk when you don't have enough caffeine.

4. Lack of sleep Because of all-nighters you have

done, you probably haven't had an ounce of sleep. You go to school trying to listen to the lectures but ultimately are just too tired. You can’t wait for them to end. Sometimes it becomes a kind of contest.

5. Dress Code At the start of the school year you’re dressed to impress. By the end of the year, you would have worn the same clothes for a good number of days. I mean you go to school to learn right, and who cares if your socks begin to smell.

6. Eating cheap If you’re broke and need something to munch on, mom and dad aren't that far away. You probably go there and empty out their pantry before asking them for some lunch money the next day. When you do decide to eat, it's probably sandwiches, gas station sushi, or instant ramen.

7. You find time to procrastinate At the beginning of the semester you probably promised yourself you wouldn't procrastinate. In between homework and projects, you find yourself looking at how many likes you got for your selfie. If things are due tomorrow, you definitely start on it tomorrow.

University of Guam Tritons Call May 2015

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