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Coconut Carving

Mr. Benavente, a self-taught coconut carver, visited Inarajan Junior High and taught the students about coconut carving and the various uses of the different parts of a coconut tree. Mr. Benavente discussed his childhood, his education, and his time…

Jose Quintanilla

An interview with Jose Quintanilla. In his interview, Mr. Quintanilla talks about finishing his education, his past occupations, his family, and about how Inarajan is a close-knit community.

The Changing Times/Pedro Mantanona: Yesterday and Today

An interview with Inarajan resident, Pedro Mantanona. In his interview, Mr. Mantanona speaks about his work experience that led him to becoming the Commissioner of Inarajan, life before and during WWII, the culture during that time, and about his…

Introducing Mrs. Maria Meno of Talofofo

An interview conducted with Mrs. Maria B. Meno of Talofofo. The interview describes the specifics of what Mrs. Meno was known for and what her childhood was like.

Xanadu 87

"Xanadu 87 is the most recent edition available at the Micronesian Area Research. There are no known editions after this year.

Introduction by the editor, Ann Long Card:

Dear Xanadu Reader,

You found us! You've stumbled on Xanadu '87, a…

Random Things On A Lazy Day

A collection of thoughts and ideas about life, love, philosophy, and self.

The Death of Illusion

An almost argumentative paper about theories of disillusionment by Langston Hughs and Erich Fromm, and how one cannot actually and philosophically live in a world of black and white.

Pregnant Nude

A block print of a naked pregnant woman. She is sitting on top of her legs in a kneeling position, while cradling her stomach. Her long hair is pulled forward to cover her face.

Lanai

A poem about a beautiful woman who dances, and in her dance the speaker recalls the beauty and the destruction of a paradise home.

And on To Better Things

A poem about a mother who gave up her job to take care of her family. Now, with her children grown, she seeks to find herself.