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The Triton鈥檚 Call, the 91快播鈥檚 student-led news publication, has been awarded $50,000 by Press Forward, the nationwide movement to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news. The student publication was selected out of more than 900 applicants across the U.S. to receive funding, aimed at bolstering operations and expanding its editorial capacity. This photo is part of a recent photo essay titled, 鈥淲here the Ocean Meets鈥� by Triton鈥檚 Call student reporter Keana Ardiente who captures the beauty and diversity of UOG鈥檚 student community, with a focus on Indigenous Pacific Islander students from Guam and the broader region. (Photo courtesy of The Triton鈥檚 Call/Keana Ardiente).

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鈥淭he Triton鈥檚 Call plays a vital role in Guam鈥檚 media ecosystem by elevating student voices and addressing underreported issues in the local community,鈥� said Manuel Lujan Cruz, publisher of the student publication and assistant professor of UOG鈥檚 Communication and Media program. 鈥淭his funding from Press Forward allows us to enhance our reporting and serve as a platform for impactful journalism.鈥�

Like many communities nationwide, Guam has seen a decline in local newsrooms, leading to limited coverage of critical issues in the Marianas and the wider region. This decline mirrors a broader trend in the U.S. where financial challenges have led to the closure of thousands of local papers, creating 鈥渘ews deserts鈥� with reduced local news coverage. The Triton鈥檚 Call steps in to fill this gap by focusing on student-centered and island-based stories, ensuring important perspectives are heard.

A Vision for the Future

This grant will empower The Triton鈥檚 Call to fund a paid editorial team of current UOG students and recent graduates to produce investigative, thought-provoking stories year-round by our island鈥檚 future leaders in print and audiovisual formats. The funding will also support community engagement through workshops, collaborations with local schools, and journalism projects that reflect the experiences of Guam鈥檚 diverse student body.
 
鈥淥ur goal is to build deeper connections with the community while training the next generation of journalists,鈥� Cruz said. 鈥淭his grant will help us to continue delivering quality journalism and inspiring meaningful dialogue.鈥�

About The Triton's Call

The Triton鈥檚 Call was established in 1965 as a student newspaper. It now operates as a digital- first newsletter on Substack featuring content created by students of the Communication & Media program and the larger student community. We are committed to providing a platform for student perspectives and focusing on issues that impact the island community. For more information, visit the Triton鈥檚 Call on and follow on Instagram .

About Press Forward

Press Forward is supporting small, local newsrooms in every state and territory with $20 million in this inaugural round of funding to close persistent coverage gaps. These newsrooms produce essential stories that help communities stay informed and make important decisions about their daily lives. Learn more about Press Forward at .