Yes & know

By Aline Yamashita

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Remembering Bruno

Months ago, I texted Frank Arriola. “Is Bruno back?” “Still in San Diego.” A few weeks later, I asked the same question. Same replay. I...

By Aline Yamashita

May 2

Art is essential

Art is Guam’s natural intelligence. All forms of art – music, visual arts, cultural heritage, literature and arts education. Marvel at...

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Apr 4

Selfless and beyond

She’s a giant in size 6. The work that she and her unit did was selfless and smart. When Families First! was in office, we often...

By Aline Yamashita

Mar 2

A different kind of GOAT

Exceptional, competitive, trusting, and caring. And, he loves being a family man. So why was Joe Brady being called a GOAT? Honestly, a...

By Aline Yamashita

Jan 30

Life as we know it

The Covid 19 pandemic has exacerbated already existing stressors — from work to health to life. We can all share staggering 2020 tidbits....

By Aline Yamashita

Jul 31, 2017

Rights and responsibilities

Human behavior changes as social norms evolve. I remember walking the Fenway to get to campus. In the mid-70s, society made a decision...

By Aline Yamashita

Jun 30, 2017

Failing grades

Once upon a time, in the land of the Department of Education, there was a program called Language Arts Math Program or LAMP. Federally...

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