Although we do not have a pool, we will soon have a theatre! The theatre started construction more than five years ago and it was set to be done in 2014. Due to problems with the door sizes, workers, government, permits and just construction in general, the pr... More »
For the past 4 years, we have been trying to get out of school. I mean, who likes school? Now that the seniors are finally done with school… a part of us wishes that it did not come yet even though we know the end of our lives at AISG is inevitable. Do not be ... More »
What may be saving you may also kill you in the process. Antibiotics Resistance (AR): this term refers to when microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites) change or evolve in order to survive in an environment where they are constantly exposed to anti... More »
Since Trump has become the POTUS, he has been stirring up trouble all over the world, even with the peaceful neighbours next door. During the election, Mr. Trump pledged to renegotiate NAFTA with Canada and Mexico. The United States’ trade war with Mexico has ... More »
Disclaimer: This article does not reflect the opinions of the beacon. As many have said, “It could be worse—Kayne could be running for present in 2025!” When Trump first ran for president, it was unexpected and , but it has been the reality. Clinton won the p... More »
Although AISG is an international school, school events are not always culturally specific. However, Pulse decided to break out of the shell and celebrate diversity starting with India. The Pulse team continues with their trend of innovative ideas and beautifu... More »
We came to Yangshou in 8th grade as the kings of middle school and we returned on top as seniors! Although the location was the same, the trip was very different; we went to a different hotel, tea farm, and had different bike and kayak routes. Even veterans of... More »
When asked, “Is the EE harder than you thought?” senior Stella Lee replied, “Hell yeah.” Some of you may have heard of the Extended Essay, and many might even know that there is a good deal of mystery, excitement, and especially fear surrounding the issue. For... More »
If you are a foreigner and this is your first year in China, you may not be aware of the Chinese Moon Festival (AKA Chinese Thanksgiving). Family, food, fun activities, and amazing decoration—what’s not to like? If you have not participated in the festival bef... More »
This year’s GENCO elections were extraordinarily competitive, as there were three to four candidates for many positions, far more than there have been in previous years. While this may be good news for our voters, this made the elections quite tense. We hope t... More »
William Tragert, previously known as one of the high school math teachers, takes on a new role as the new middle school and high school assistant principal. You can sense his easygoing and friendly nature as he states, “I would like to think of myself as the B... More »