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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…

Once Upon a Bed Pan

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pynt3kqxx26fh5lfk1lj8/MARC_XANADU_1986_E5.pdf
The story of the speaker's unfortunate run with appendicitis and the embarrassing events that followed.

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.

My Friend Balzac

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pz9tufls796qvgb/MARC_XANADU_1983_E2.pdf
The writer gushes about their love for Balzac and encourages other fellow bibliophiles to enjoy Balzac as well.

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.…

Vinnie Ventures to College in 1921

MARC_XANADU_1982_NF2.pdf
A personal essay about the author going to college for the first time in 1921.

Never Give Up

MARC_XANADU_1982_E8.pdf
The writer will never give up on learning English.

The Hardest Job

MARC_XANADU_1982_E7.pdf
An individual's struggles with learning English as a second language.

Anticipation

MARC_XANADU_1982_NF1.pdf
A personal essay, where the writer reminisces about their childhood and how excited her and her sister were for vacation.