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Refugee Crisis: Victims of War or Trojan Horses?

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Disclaimer: The strong opinions herein are those of the author and not The Beacon. Should any of the below strike a nerve, please contribute your thoughts by submitting a comment in the “reply” space provided.  650,000 migrants have entered the European Union ... More »

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Helping Our World Through Apps

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[by Katherine H] Our world is rapidly advancing towards a greater future. We may have robots operating on us in the future. We may have flying cars: who knows? Right now, our technology is advancing at such a high rate that it is impossible for us to estimate ... More »

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Taking the Next Step Towards Your Health

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Think back to the last time you tried to get in shape— it’s not an easy task to get up from your comfortable bed, pause that episode of Game of Thrones, and do something healthy or active. However, starting a fitness regime is one of the most beneficial things... More »

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Fear of the Future

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[by Stephen Z] Progress is unpreventable. We, as the human race, leading with intelligence on our planet, are destined to become even greater beings. The desire of ours to constantly advance in technology and knowledge has not diminished throughout the various... More »

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V-Day: Neglecting a Nation’s Pride?

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[by Jiwon L] Under the irregularly impeccable sky of Beijing, Chinese President Xi and his guests celebrated the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a military parade at the Forbidden Palace. After Japan’s formal surrender on 2nd Sep. 1945... More »

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Social Media: The Good, the Bad, and the Selfies

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[by Sophie E] Whether it be Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Tumblr, it’s almost guaranteed that the majority of AISG and the developed world has registered on one or more of these sites: they are extremely well known across the planet. However, not... More »