Show BioHide BioJake Kim is currently a senior at AISG, and he has been writing for the Beacon since his sophomore year—he's the current Sports Editor. Jake likes to write about sports and interesting venues across Guangzhou. He is also a member of the swim team.
Pajama Day starts off the STUCO Spirit Week with a boom. It makes you feel cozy and comfortable to see people walking around in their pajamas. The classic checkered pajamas are quite popular, but some other crazy oriental patterned harem pants also seem to be ... More »
Alongside Facebook and Snapchat, Instagram is one of the ‘big three’ of current social media applications. With the freedom to post about most things, Instagram is a platform for many people to express their opinions, showcase their hobbies, and boast about th... More »
For seniors, this semester will probably be the most crucial semester of their lives. The constant anticipation of receiving college offers can be highly stressful to many students, which has always been a burden for students in the last year of high school. T... More »
From November 3rd to November 6th, our swim team travelled to Taipei to take part in a swim invitational. The meet was hosted by the Taipei American School, as they have a pool on their campus. A total of fifteen teams participate from all over Asia, which is ... More »
Every year, there are a couple of select individuals who choose to stay in Guangzhou during the time for their China trip. Maybe they have issues with their visas or they simply just want to stay at home. Nevertheless, no matter where you choose to go, you wil... More »
Yangshuo is a beautiful city in Southern China, located in the Guangxi region. It is filled with gorgeous landscapes and fresh air, making it the perfect place for leisure and fun. This year’s seniors, following the paths of previous graduating classes, will b... More »
In March 16th, Donald Trump released an attack advertisement targeted towards Hilary Clinton. Being Trump’s main rival for the presidency, Clinton was subjected to a humiliating video comparing her to a dog. The 15 second video was released on popular social m... More »
To give you guys a look at some of our staff in the Beacon, I selected one person from each grade to get asked a series of questions to get to know a little bit more about them. Michelle What grade are you currently in? 9 Where are you from? I have a U.S passp... More »
After building up the hype for about 6 months, Black Ops 3 was finally released on November 6th, 2015. Being a part of one the most popular gaming series in gaming history, BO3 released with very high expectations. The long wait of 3 years that fans had to end... More »