JOURNALISM
A Church in Crisis
June 19, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
Before the recent allegations of sexual abuse against Archbishop Apuron, a series of diverse scandals has steadily rocked the foundations of the Archdiocese of Agaña. What is the current state of the Catholic Church on Guam, and how can it begin to reunify?
June 19, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
Before the recent allegations of sexual abuse against Archbishop Apuron, a series of diverse scandals has steadily rocked the foundations of the Archdiocese of Agaña. What is the current state of the Catholic Church on Guam, and how can it begin to reunify?
Vatican appoints new administrator for Archdiocese of Agaña
June 7, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
The Vatican has appointed an apostolic administrator with temporary authority to govern the archdiocese of Agaña while Archbishop Anthony Apuron faces fallout from at least two allegations of sexual abuse.
June 7, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
The Vatican has appointed an apostolic administrator with temporary authority to govern the archdiocese of Agaña while Archbishop Anthony Apuron faces fallout from at least two allegations of sexual abuse.
Program seeks to help Guam’s coral reefs
May 17, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
As the threat of a summer bleaching event looms large for Guam’s coral reefs, a consortium of scientists and environmental first-responders are maximizing their capacity to monitor and assess reef health by training “citizen scientists” to serve as additional sets of eyes in the water.
May 17, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
As the threat of a summer bleaching event looms large for Guam’s coral reefs, a consortium of scientists and environmental first-responders are maximizing their capacity to monitor and assess reef health by training “citizen scientists” to serve as additional sets of eyes in the water.
Democratic caucus to be held at Agana Shopping Center
May 3, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
An Agana Shopping Center function room will serve as Guam’s lone polling location for the Democratic caucus on May 7, when registered Democrats select their party's presidential nominee, national committeeman and committeewoman, and seven delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
May 3, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
An Agana Shopping Center function room will serve as Guam’s lone polling location for the Democratic caucus on May 7, when registered Democrats select their party's presidential nominee, national committeeman and committeewoman, and seven delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
Clinton receives three Guam endorsements
April 28, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
Three of Guam’s key Democratic leaders announced their endorsement of Hillary Clinton for U.S. president today, ahead of the island’s May 7 caucus between the former secretary of state and Senator Bernie Sanders.
April 28, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
Three of Guam’s key Democratic leaders announced their endorsement of Hillary Clinton for U.S. president today, ahead of the island’s May 7 caucus between the former secretary of state and Senator Bernie Sanders.
Sanders campaign releases broad Guam platform
April 27, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
Even while badly trailing in the delegate counts (both pledged and unpledged) against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the campaign to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, Bernie Sanders continues to build upon and advance a platform with surprising stances.
April 27, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
Even while badly trailing in the delegate counts (both pledged and unpledged) against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the campaign to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, Bernie Sanders continues to build upon and advance a platform with surprising stances.
Metcalfe announces second congressional run
April 7, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
In an exclusive to the Post, Margaret Metcalfe officially announced her intention to run again for the seat of delegate to the United States House of Representatives.
April 7, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
In an exclusive to the Post, Margaret Metcalfe officially announced her intention to run again for the seat of delegate to the United States House of Representatives.
Lost in Detention
Oct. 18, 2011 - FRONTLINE / Investigative Reporting Workshop
This FRONTLINE / Investigative Reporting Workshop documentary explores the impacts of the Obama administration's 'get tough' policy on immigration. As a Graduate Assistant with IRW, I contributed research and reporting to this project.
Galapagos Creationists (Audio)
Aug.30, 2011 - Public Radio International
Perhaps no place on earth is more closely linked to the theory of evolution than the Galapagos Islands. But these islands have undergone major social changes in the last twenty years, and a growing number of people who now call the Galapagos home do not believe in evolution.
Cinco de Mayo - The Backstory
May 5, 2011 - 'LLERO
While we all know how we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, many of us don't know why we do.
Gunrunners
Feb. 3, 2011 - Investigative Reporting Workshop
Romania, Vermont, Arizona: Guns follow complex route to Mexican cartels. (I contributed research and reporting to this investigative piece)
Uncle Sam wants Micronesians for US military
May 5, 2010 - The Christian Science Monitor
US military recruiting from the Federated States of Micronesia, per capita, leads all American states. Many see an economic path out of the isolated Pacific nation, but some don't know they might fight in Iraq or Afghanistan.
South Korea: Chinchilla with your chai?
Feb. 1, 2010 - The Christian Science Monitor
South Korean cafes are adapting odd twists – such as a side of chinchilla, chow-chow, or flesh-eating fish – to set themselves apart.
Micronesia: How to raise funds for microfinance? Raffle a pig.
Dec. 2, 2009 - The Christian Science Monitor
Microfinance institutions have been crunched in the global recession. This island has responded with raffle parties to raise money.
Korean demilitarized zone now a wildlife haven
Nov. 21, 2008 - The Christian Science Monitor
Now there’s a move to keep it that way – and perhaps bring North and South Korea closer together.
Industry scrambles to find a 'greener' concrete
March 12, 2008 - The Christian Science Monitor
_It takes a lot of energy to make it, and the world is using billions of tons of it. Makers are finding better ways to do it.
In the Bronx, a class with conservation at its core
Feb. 21, 2008 - The Christian Science Monitor
_At the Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Conservation, the zoo is
more than a field trip – and fieldwork covers topics from temperate
forests to river turbidity.
The battle over bottled vs. tap
Jan. 17, 2008 - The Christian Science Monitor
_After negative media reports on the environmental cost of bottled water, the industry responds with greener strategies.
_Do polar bears need U.S. protection?
Jan. 2, 2008 - The Christian Science Monitor
_A federal agency is poised to say whether global warming means the bear should be added to the 'threatened species' list.
Bioplastic may become third option to paper or plastic
Dec. 19, 2007 - The Christian Science Monitor
'Bioplastic' may become third option to paper or plasticBiodegradable plastics have gotten cheaper and more reliable, but some still object to their ecological 'footprint.'
Cranberries are headed north
Nov. 21, 2007 - The Christian Science Monitor
Farmers see signs that the climate-sensitive cold-loving berries are shifting their range into Canada. Blueberries, too. What's to be done?
