Student life is hard and sometimes is taken much too seriously. The Beacon is pleased to present episode 4 of Humans of AISG where you get to know more about your peers and teachers casually and not professionally. Our guest this episode is the... More »
In January, five former students filed a class lawsuit against 16 American universities for price fixing their financial aid packages. The 16 universities were among the US News’ top ranking, most famous schools: Columbia, Dartmouth, Duke, Georgetown, the Mass... More »
Princess Mako of Japan married on Tuesday in Tokyo without a spectacular ceremony or any of the typical ceremonies connected with Japanese royal marriages. She also declined the $1.3 million lump-sum payment that female royals receive when they lose their impe... More »
Over 600 people have been killed by the Burma security forces since February 1, reported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The largest city, Yangon has faced violent conflicts with most civilian casualties. Over a month ago, Myanmar J... More »
During the pandemic, QAnon, a group of conspiracy theorists first established in the United States in November of 2017, spread through the global mainstream like wildfire. At the core of this cult lies the belief that a group of Satan-worshipping elites runs ... More »
On January 6, extreme Trump supporters started the year off by initiating a protest and riot in the U.S. Capitol. The rioters were armed with weaponry. This was the largest mob and the one that has gathered the most attention that had occurred in the Capitol b... More »
“The Notorious RBG” may sound like nothing more than a rip-off of the late American rapper Biggie’s stage name, but former Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life and work have left the light on for countless coming generations. When Ginsburg died on Sept... More »
The elections are between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. In D.C. due to presidential elections it has been closed. Out of fear of the possibility of violent acts due to Election Day, businesses in the DC Area are boarding up their windows. Officials have advi... More »
As this chaotic year approaches an end, the White House waits for its new president. With 306 electoral votes, Joe Biden, former U.S. vice president, has been elected the 46th president of the United States. His resounding victory marked a historical milestone... More »
India’s farmers protest with the intentions of making the Indian Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to override a set of policies regarding pro-market agriculture that passed this summer. The protests are referred to as the “Dilli Chalo” or Go to... More »
Often times, the word “politician” is associated with a negative connotation. Politicians are in charge of representing a group of people, which, by default, means that they don’t represent others. Therefore, it is very rare that a politician makes a decision ... More »
Vice President Joe Biden won the 2020 US Presidential Election after the Associated Press declared him the winner in Pennsylvania on November 7, 2020. Less than a few moments later, Donald Trump alleged that Joe Biden had fraudulently fabricated the ballots of... More »