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Alison L.

Show BioHide BioAlison Liang is a senior at AISG and this is her second year as a writer for the Beacon. She writes about a large variety of topics, her favorite being editorials.

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Is Ranting Good For You?

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Do you ever have times when you’re so frustrated to a point where you feel like you will soon explode if you don’t rant about it? Personally, I love ranting. I find it as a source of release for my anger and frustrations. However, lately, I’ve noticed that ran... More »

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IB Work Days: Useful or a Waste of Time?

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If you are a freshman or sophomore, you may not have heard of IB Work Days. Essentially, all IB candidates are required to attend school on “IB Work Days” during parent-teacher conferences. IB Work Days are normal school days (8-3) except there are no teachers... More »

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420 Friendly!

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Let’s be blunt. If a substance is referred to as a “drug,” it is often thought of as something illegal, dangerous, and addictive. The term is often used negatively, as people tend to approach the topic with a fixed mindset and ignore all the possible benefits.... More »

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Does Listening to Mozart Improve Intelligence?

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When you walk into a library, you can see that almost every single student is wearing earphones. While they may seem to be watching YouTube videos or playing video games, some students are actually listening to music and studying hard. Some people believe that... More »

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The 3 Best Sitcoms of All Time

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Sitcoms (situation comedies) are arguably the best type of TV show there is. What’s better than watching a group of characters you love being in extremely funny situations? Unlike drama series, sitcoms are lighthearted and entertaining; they do not require you... More »

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MUN: a New APAC Activity?

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Have you heard of the new controversy surrounding MUN being a possible APAC activity? I talked to a few students who have either attended a past conference or are looking forward to joining this year. I interviewed a few juniors (who prefer to remain anonymous... More »