Mental Health & Community: Phi Theta Kappa’s Alpha Xi Tau chapter will host “Behind the Smile” on Sept. 30 at Surry Community College, offering free mental health resources, coping activities, and a 1 p.m. cardio drumming session. Youth Leadership in Guam: GTA selected five Guam high school students as Youth Leaders for 2026–27, awarding iPad Airs and $1,000 scholarships, with two top leaders also receiving extra travel miles. Guam Food Scene: GCC culinary student Jariah San Gil took double wins at BurgerFest, including People’s Choice and overall champion, with a burger built around beef-duck blend and manha tatiyas bun. Climate Push at UNGA: Pacific leaders told the UN climate crisis is now a present security and economic threat, while 16 Pacific nations united for climate justice. Health & Development: Economists say Pacific life expectancy has risen to 68.8 years since 1960, with Solomon Islands moving above the regional average. Pacific Diplomacy: India and Pacific Islands reaffirmed cooperation under FIPIC, including renewables, climate action, disaster resilience, education, healthcare, and capacity building. Identity Update: Naoero officially changed its name at the UN, with President Adeang urging the world to “say our name.” Regional Security: RMI and the U.S. advanced security cooperation, focusing on cybersecurity priorities. Deep-Sea Mining Pressure (Guam): Activists are ramping up community outreach ahead of a Dec. 16 Marianas Trench lease sale, starting with a Sept. 30 “Deep Sea Mining 101” screening at UOG.