Browse Items (784 total)

  • Tags: Guam

Ecophysiology of Shifts in Coral Species Dominance on Reef Flats of Guam

Over the last decade, Guam's reefs have been impacted by successive coral bleaching events, causing a significant decline in live coral cover. Following the decline of Acropora pulchra, Pavona decussata appears to have increased in relative…

I Fuetsan I Fino’ Mañaina-ta: Exploring Fino’ CHamoru Native Speaker–New Learner Relationships in Guåhan

"This thesis examines the state of native speaker–new learner relationships in the Fino’ CHamoru language community in Guåhan. This thesis assesses the complex dynamic of these relationships, identifies insights these relationships lend to broader…

The Lived Experience of Dementia in the Pacific Island of Guam

"Dementia is a neurodegenerative disease accompanied by progressive declines in memory, cognition, and mobility that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. Though recent movements in research have focused on understanding dementia…

Psycho-Oncology of Chamoru and Filipino Women with Breast Cancer in Guam

Breast cancer is the leading cancer incidence for women in Guam. Past local research on breast cancer has explored incidence and mortality rates, culturally sensitive approaches to screening and prevention, and the use of social support. However,…

Antigo

A magazine composed of series of articles written and produced by the students of Inarajan Junior High school. These articles are composed of interviews done by the students, in order to better understand their history and the Antigo way. The…

The Fiesta--How It Started

In an interview with Baldobino Taitague and Jose Torres, the duo describe the origins of village fiestas and the expectations for both the families and village to perform during the festivities.

Felis Noche Buena

A descriptive essay about the Christmas Eve and Christmas festivities on Guam, based on the childhood memories of Rita Barcinas.

Antigo, The Old Way

A magazine composed of series of articles written and produced by the students of Agueda Johnston Junior High school. These articles are composed of interviews done by the students, in order to better understand their history and the Antigo way. The…

Antigo

A magazine composed of series of articles written and produced by the students of Inarajan Junior High school. These articles are composed of interviews done by the students, in order to better understand their history and the Antigo way. The…

Local Plants

Two separate interviews about the uses of Chinese lantern (puting) fruit for fishing, fermented coconut sap, and breadfruit. The individuals interviewed were Amanda Tedtaotao, Martha P. Taitague, and Rosa L.G. Meno.