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The following is the text of the speech that won second prize in this year’s AG’s Cup Speech Competition. LOOK around you. See the faces that reflect the beautiful blend of Saipan. I stand before you today not just as one of you, but as a living testament to the power and necessity of birthright ci…

The following is the text of the speech that won first prize in this year’s AG’s Cup Speech Competition. “THEY’RE poisoning the blood of our country.” “They’re not humans. They’re animals.” “They’re eating the dogs. They’re eating the cats.” These are, of course, words from our president directed a…

Ambrose M. Bennett THE Truth is it will never change for the better until the majority of voters change for a better CNMI, as my reference of “the Same-O with Republicans” is very TRUE and our despairing state of existence is PROOF! The subterfuge always starts with our elections that pit two GOP w…

The following is the text of the essay that won third prize in this year’s My Marianas Writing Contest, sponsored by the Northern Marianas Humanities Council. The contest’s theme was “Threads of Tradition.” “I’M sorry, I love you.” Five words my parents never told me, yet I knew that their love kne…

Rosemarie D. Embile  FOR more than a decade, I have dedicated my life to the rewarding and challenging field of teaching — a journey marked by countless long, engaging days spent in the classroom. Teaching has always been a calling for me, not just a profession. In my early years of teaching, like …

The following is the text of the essay that won second prize in this year’s My Marianas Writing Contest, sponsored by the Northern Marianas Humanities Council. The contest’s theme was “Threads of Tradition.” THE smell of freshly made adobo fills the whole house, my Tata grilling meat on the barbequ…

Rosemarie D. Embile  WHEN we think back to school, we often remember the big milestones — graduation ceremonies, report cards, school awards, and achievements. But sometimes, it’s the quiet, unexpected moments that shape us most. I was in sixth grade when my teacher gave us a seatwork: write …

Carl O. Schuster  Dr. Celia Lamkin                                 CHINA’S publicity stunt of purportedly displaying a flag on the Philippines’ Sandy Cay was intended as a test for Manila and Washington, D.C. Although it probably took place several hundred miles from the Cay, this seemingly trivial…

The following is the text of the essay that won first prize in this year’s My Marianas Writing Contest, sponsored by the Northern Marianas Humanities Council. The contest’s theme was “Threads of Tradition.” WHEN people talk about tradition, they usually think about holidays, food, or ceremonies. Bu…

BC Cook LAST week we discussed some travel tips to help you prepare for your flight and get you set up at the gate.  Let’s continue with some tips that get you on your way. Don’t use all of your phone battery at the airport. It is tempting because there often is nothing else to do when waiting to b…