Show BioHide BioShirley is a senior, starting her fourth year in journalism. She is from Taiwan but has lived in China all her life. As one of the editor-in-chiefs of the Beacon, Shirley hopes to write about culture and world news, along with photographing for the events. Her interests include traveling to new areas, eating Italian food, playing volleyball, listening to pop music, with the addition of writing short stories.
Comments from the Artist: The assignment was to imitate the graphic designer’s style. Paula Scher’s artwork is mostly shown in the shape of the words, size, and the way the words are organized to form the overall design. I used her design element and included ... More »
During the 35-year period of China’s controversial one-child policy, many families were forced to endure and abide by this restriction. While the policy was abolished in 2016, it is still important to break down its effectiveness and legacy on China as a whole... More »
As our seniors wrap up their final year of high school and begin their new path ahead—whether it may be university, a gap year, or straight into the job market—it’s important to learn a few essential. Here is a list of things to look out for: Job Profile (Resu... More »
The hit HBO TV show by creator, director, and writer Sam Levinson, Euphoria, has just wrapped up its second season. With added hints of comedy, the intense drama between characters, a deep dive into heavy topics like drug addiction, and more, it’s evident that... More »
While non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been circulating the internet for quite some time, many people remain confused in terms of the explanation, function, and overall reliability of NFTs. As our generation enters the “Metaverse” (interconnected platform of 3D... More »
It’s no doubt that the Winter Olympics have been a highly anticipated occasion for sports-lovers worldwide, especially as COVID-19 has ravaged any major event in the past years. Yet, the upcoming one located in Beijing has stirred up much controversy. In fact,... More »
This piece is one of seven photos in a series from the IB Art HL photography unit. Artist’s Thoughts: During the unit, we learned and explored different DSL photography techniques, including how to manipulate aperture, lighting, shutter speed, and others. Our ... More »
Wrapping up 2021, Netflix premiered the satirical science fiction film Don’t Look Up, written, produced, and directed by Adam McKay. Starring Hollywood favorites, the movie follows astronomers Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer L... More »
A “Harry Potter” special reunion, dubbed “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” will premiere on HBO Max on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022. This highly-anticipated reunion celebrates the 20th anniversary of the premiere of the first film, “Harry... More »
On October 29, student-run social events club Pulse hosted their first event of the year: Pulse’s Halloween Movie Night. The event featured the movie Coraline, a Halloween classic, while 60+ high school students and other staff attendees were seated on the gra... More »
This is an outfit of Chomper made of cardboard. Artist’s Thoughts: In 3D art class, we had a unit called repurpose and redesign. Just like the name of the unit, it’s about making art with recycled materials. I was excited about this because we had the chance t... More »
Makeup mogul and Keeping Up With The Kardashians (KUWTK) reality TV star Kylie Jenner is undoubtedly successful. However, when Forbes declared her as “the world’s youngest self-made billionaire” in 2019 for her net worth of $1 billion, the internet made an eff... More »