Best of the Marianas

American Pizza and Grill: The cool kids grub hub

Facade of American Pizza & Grill in Garapan When it comes to over-the-top, craveable burger creations, American Pizza and Grill is establishing itself as the hotspot for Saipan’s young, adventurous eaters. This isn’t just any burger joint; the kitchen manager takes inspiration from …
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Bow down to Saipan’s patty perfection

All hail the mighty hamburger patty, that beautiful grilled and grounded meat disc that is the building block for burger greatness. But we’re not just talking basic burger buns here – we’re celebrating the deliciously over-the-top, towering handhelds that reign supreme on Saipan. …
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Mom’s Superhero Moment

Hermas Wyette Chase N. Olngellel and Cecile Katricia P. Nogis The day my mom became a superhero is a day I will never forget. I found myself locked in a room, feeling scared and helpless. Despite trying everything she could, my mom couldn’t open the door. That’s when she decided to do s…
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My best friend

Ursula Lizama and Ulyana Borja My mom is my best friend. My mom took me to Japan last year for a family vacation. We went to many cool and amazing places like Disney Land, Disney Sea, Ueno Zoo, Museum, Tokyo Skytree, Aquarium, and Shinjuku Garden. We had so much fun at each places that we visited, …
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My extraordinary mom

Dorsia and Julius Cruz As I sit down to write this essay, I can’t help but reflect on the extraordinary woman who has shaped my life in more ways than I can count: my mom. My name is Julius Isaac P. Cruz, and I’m from the island of Tinian. At thirteen years old, I’m navigating the…
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The voice of reason and responsibility

Lee Ji Eun I am writing this letter not just because it’s Mother’s Day but, because I want to express my appreciation to my mom. Growing up, I had always felt a stronger connection with my dad. He had fulfilled all my wishes, he bought me everything I wanted, played with me on the weekends, and was…
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Beyond Speech

Loly Ledesma Sanchez My mom always told me how ugly her hands were. How her fingers were too thick, her palms too calloused, her skin too veiny, and her hands too wrinkly. Sometimes she’d sit and stare at her hands, looking at them from her palm to her nails. Her eyes seemed indifferent, but I knew…
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Moms spill their most prized presents

Forget fancy jewelry or extravagant spa days – for moms, the real treasures on Mother’s Day are the heartfelt, priceless gifts from their kids that money can’t buy. Variety asked two moms to spill the beans on the most cherished and memorable Mother’s Day presents they’…
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