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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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Learning To Lead: 2021 Community Service Workshop

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The annual Community Service Student Coordinator Workshop took place on Saturday, August 7 at the Science Park campus. Led by Mr. Cheung, the workshop was attended by the new coordinators of this year’s community service (CS) clubs. In order to teach CS coordi... More »

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Take A Look At China’s Biggest Re-Commerce Platform

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Do you have a lot of clutter in your house… or even expensive items that you have never used? Thankfully, China’s Alibaba company has created a perfect platform for you to distribute and sell your items. Xianyu, or Idle Fish, is a platform and an app that allo... More »

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Why Summer Internships Are Essential

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Thinking about doing a summer internship? You’ve come to the right place. As a high school student, these four years are all about accumulating a mass amount of experience before you head into university. AISG offers a broad range of activities and events for ... More »

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Crocs: A Pioneer for Online Businesses During COVID-19

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Businesses have been hit the hardest by COVID-19. Many shops, restaurants, and cinemas have shut down or temporarily paused operations due to a significant shift in consumer behavior—moving online. One of the main reasons for this shopping behavioral shift is ... More »

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Taking A Closer Look At Euphoria’s Holiday Special

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Euphoria’s holiday special took a surprising twist from its usual fast-paced style. Instead, the special Christmas episode titled “Trouble Doesn’t Last Always” focused on a conversation in a diner booth between Rue (Zendaya) and Ali (Colman Domingo). SUMMARY T... More »

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An Introduction to Britain’s COVID-19 Vaccine

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On December 2, Britain approved the COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer/Biontech, becoming the first country to approve mass inoculations for citizens. The government has mentioned that the first doses will be provided to the public in the following few weeks. As of no... More »

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On The Edge of Your Seat: Netflix’s Rebecca

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If you are looking for a movie to keep you at the edge of your seat, look no further. Netflix has recently introduced a new movie, Rebecca, which is a movie adaption from the book by Daphne du Maurier. The story follows a young newlywed couple that moves into ... More »

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Don’t Underestimate THIS Online Learning Solution

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In the midst of a confusing year, where teachers and students are still struggling to adapt to hybrid learning, AISG offers a learning solution for individuals that want to take an online course instead. Pamoja Education Limited is a program that provides a ra... More »

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A New School Year, A New Schedule

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As students arrive back on campus, they are handed a brand-new schedule that matches COVID-19 regulations. Unlike the original day one to day four schedule with four blocks per day, the new schedule follows a five-day format along with other major adjustments.... More »

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A Period Of Recession: What is Happening to Businesses?

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“This is a period of recession and an opportunity for businesses to shift towards digital,” said Ben Oberg to his Instagram audience as the U.S. is currently promoting self-isolation and quarantine, following 13,789 cases since last Friday. As a self-made mill... More »