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Shirley W.

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.

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Paula Scher Poster by Rachel H.

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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 »

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China Aims To Reform Its Controversial One-Child Policy

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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 »

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Hit TV Show Euphoria Wraps Up Successful Season 2

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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 »

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An Introduction to NFTs: A Market for the Digital Age

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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 »

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Free Choice Edited by Mandy C.

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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 »

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Cardboard Chomper by Hengyu Z.

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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 »