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Chinese Moon Festival (AKA Chinese Thanksgiving)

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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 »

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The Beacon is Back!

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A new school year approaches with new students, new hopes, and new achievements. The Beacon is back for 2016-17, to once again inform and entertain the AISG community through news about our school, our city, and our world. As the digital edition of The Beacon ... More »

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APAC Dance: Back on the Dance Floor

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APAC Dance is still a newly-formed APAC group, but already sports over 10 members. People who are not as fond of joining a sports group can now embrace their liking for dance. Along with APAC Dance a number of new APAC teams have popped up, such as the Quiz Bo... More »

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Our New Big Cheese, Head Honcho, & Grand Salami

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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 »

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Get Your Groove on in GZ & HK

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While Guangzhou (and Hong Kong) is not exactly a hotspot for shows and concerts, the rest of 2016 does contain some interesting entertainment for those of you who have some free time on your weekends. Pentatonix, (Sep 22, HK): Ever wonder what an actual Accape... More »

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PM 2.5: China Government’s Plan

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PM 2.5 is the culprit for year-round grey skies in China. (Photo: Elsie Zhang) The term for heavy air pollution in China, “PM2.5” (The particular matter in the air that makes the air appear hazy, for those of you wondering) is well known globally. In Guangzhou... More »

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The Month: May 2016

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*Please note that this is the third installment and significant improvements have been and will be made in the future   A Bright Future for AISG – Written by Steven Zhou A lot of students may be wondering, what significance does the theatre genuinely have with... More »

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Farewell Seniors!

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  On the 25th of May, the graduation for seniors was held at XingHai Concert Hall. After countless weeks of their final IB exams and Prom, the seniors are ready to move on to a new chapter of their lives: University. Angel Chou, a senior, recalls her experienc... More »

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What Weather? Where?

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From April to September in Guangzhou, it is rainy season, meaning that monsoons are expected regularly. In addition, it is generally quite hot and humid coupled with poor air quality during this time of the year. But, after Tuesday’s torrential downpour, the c... More »

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Promposality

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Prom, the most frequently uttered word in AISG  during  the months of  March all the way to May has officially 7 more days to go down, and even if you are a brand new student at this school you know through the sudden eruption vibrant atmosphere surrounding th... More »

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Into the Lab

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Every year, juniors at American International School of Guangzhou gather to show off their creativity and scientific knowledge by creating projects for a science exhibition, otherwise known as G4 project (IB Group 4 subject project). The G4 project is a “inter... More »

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The Month: April 2016

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*Please note that this is the second installment and significant improvements have been and will be made in the future   Dawn of A New Era – Written by Meghan Kaiser Everyone has watched youtube at some point in their life but not many know about Speedpainting... More »