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Political Bias in the Classroom: Do we Have a Problem?

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Every person is entitled to their own opinion, especially when it comes to politics. For those who believe in democracy, the freedom to vote for and support the candidate of one’s choice is an unalienable right: this fact cannot be debated. However, because ev... More »

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The Month: May & June 2017

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  APAC Awards Night: On May 5th, our school had our annual APAC Awards Night. Congratulation to all of the students who won an award. For those of you who don’t know about the event, the APAC Awards Night is a school event where we honor the accomplishments of... More »

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Editorial: Extra School Day

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Most of you high-schoolers will be preparing for your exams right about now (or I hope at least), but what you might have missed (other than that entire section from the study guide) is the fact that we have two additional days after exams. At AISG, it is rece... More »

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Editorial: Books of my Past

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What I remember most about Mr. Webster’s English 10 class are the selections of texts that were assigned to students. Texts were commonly debated outside of class, garnering both praise and criticism. Students struggled to finish Lord of the Flies and instead ... More »

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Editorial: Photoshop Ruining Our Community?

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Technology, fashion, education and money are things many young people care about a great deal these days, but something more seems to be be adding on to this. Using Photoshop to improve the images of ourselves that we share on various social media platforms is... More »

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A Departing Student Reflects

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My name is Steven Eng, and I’m an American who has been a student here at AISG for the past two years. In my last Beacon article, I want to reflect on my time at AISG. AISG, man where do I start? There are so many of what I would call unique, good, and bad asp... More »

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Faculty Take Flight: Ms. Saunders

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As the school year comes to an end, AISG must reluctantly say good-bye to some of its beloved teachers, who are continuing forward in their careers. Mrs. Sarah Saunders is among these departing teachers. Mrs. Saunders has been working as a learning support tea... More »

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International Day

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On Saturday, April 22, AISG held our annual International Day at the Ersha Campus. Food is definitely one of the most important things for a special day like International Day. At AISG, we set up a number of booths which sold food from different countries and ... More »

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Your Wildest Dreams: Prom 2017

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It’s May already and that means Prom is nearly upon us and will be here sooner than we know it. For anyone looking to have a blast, Prom is your thing: buy your tickets, on sale until May 12th. Mark your calendar for Friday May 19th, 7:00 – 11:30 PM. Prom is b... More »

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There’s More to a Person Than Their Nationality

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Today’s world appears to be increasingly ‘international’, with more attention being brought to minority sexual identities, and globalization, leading to greater cultural exchange and business across nations. When your family moved to Guangzhou, you were part o... More »