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Urbanization of Ypao

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8nbdef7szfz9uy8qu4vuv/MARC_XANADU_1987_NF3.pdf
A personal essay about the urbanization of Ypao/Tumon area through the eyes of the family who grew up in the area and originally owned the land. The essay goes into specific detail of the family's history with Ypao, and how they see Ypao developing…

Xanadu '86

MARC_XANADU_1986.pdf
"Whereas Xanadu 1984 wanted to incorporate more color and design into the literary magazine, Xanadu 1986 chooses instead to utilize a more straightforward and minimalistic design. Despite the design choices, the pieces chosen in Xanadu 1986 are…

Trees

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lvd6jplvazm6hxqfu0mso/MARC_XANADU_1986_E1.pdf
A creative essay about the mindset of a tree, and if the tree knew and could choose what it would ultimately be. (e.g. A painting, a essay, or a wrapper of a cheeseburger)

Xanadu (1984)

MARC_XANADU_1984.pdf
"Xanadu is given a colorful facelift in the 1984 edition. With a greater emphasis on art and graphic design, each page is individually arranged to heighten the experience of reading the literary publication, as well as adding to the theme of the…

A Matter of Humor

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ntp98hsq7n2ywm9/MARC_XANADU_1984_E5.pdf
A short personal essay about the lengths a little girl would go to in pursuit of an endless supply of ice cream in heaven.

Xanadu II (1982)

MARC_XANADU_1982.pdf
The 1982 edition of Xanadu II continues the tradition of the first Xanadu II, which was to create a culturally inclusive magazine which celebrated different literary genres, academic disciplines, and the cultures and communities on and around Guam.…

Xanadu II

MARC_XANADU_1981.pdf
Xanadu is reborn in the 1981 edition (now renamed as Xanadu II). Xanadu II is a glimpse into the melting pot that is Guam's culture in 1981. There are more locally written pieces with strong local cultural themes (Pinitin Un Chamorro) and music and…

Xanadu, Vol. 2 No. 1

MARC_XANADU_1967.pdf
Xanadu Vol. 2 is a collection of poetry, prose, essays and illustrations produced on Guam in 1967. All the works are original and feature interesting perspectives, such as the mind of a dodo Bird ("The Last of the Dodo Birds"), a creative re-telling…