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Varsity Tennis: An Insider View

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Photo taken during Tri-Cities posted on RamNation Recap September 22-26 By: Yuhan L The start of season 1 athletics is always a vibrant scene at AISG, yet there are always concerns from students and parents: Th e life of high school athletes can be very diffic... More »

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Why Did China Trips Change?

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(Image of class of 2026 China Trips in 2023, image from @aisgz)  Starting next school year, China trips return to their pre-COVID date in April, with a couple more additional changes. It’s not just cut a day short. The activities, locations, and purpose of Chi... More »

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Teacher Wordle #1

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The word games are back, somewhat. Today you need to guess the last name of a teacher in our school. Have fun! Hint: technology. For more ideas or suggestions, contact any of the Beacon staff. More »

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Varsity Boys Volleyball: Potential APAC Champions?

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(The AISG Boys’ Varsity Volleyball team after winning a friendly game at home against NCPA. Photograph: AISG)  By: Henry L.  Season 1 athletics at AISG have commenced once again and the Boys’ Varsity Volleyball team have just... More »

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Joe Boettcher: Teaching, Learning, and Life Abroad 

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  As an international school, AISG is home to a diverse community of students, staff, and administrators from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. For many, China is not their first international move—students and staff ... More »

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Should the 11th Graders Be Allowed to Drink Coffee?

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A cup of coffee Image from Americano Lounge As schoolwork piles up, as extracurriculars fill up any remaining free time, and as the tasks of the school day become more rigorous, students are increasingly looking for quick way... More »

China, Change, and Charting Your Path: Mika G.’s Guide to AISG Life 

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With the beginning of the second semester and the arrival of 2025 comes many blessings, including the arrival of new students—many of whom are new not only to AISG but to China as well. Moving to a new country can be challenging, as many of our readers can vouch for.      But let’s take a step back and reminisce for a moment—COVID-19. Yeah, remember the pandemic?     Changing countries can be diff... More »

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RAMSMUN IV: Chair Insider’s View

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By: Dana K. and Sara I. AISG hosted its fourth iteration of RAMSMUN with schools attending from Utahloy International School of Guangzhou (UISG) and Canadian International School (CIS). While many delegates were involved in f... More »

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