Summer is coming up. In China, this season consists of sweaty, sticky, and never-ending days. People everywhere are scrambling to stay cool, blasting their air-conditioners and fans. Luckily, there are other countries that are in winter, when China is in summe... More »
There has been a lot of attention on the fact that The Beacon is “lacking” in variety. Being a member of The Beacon, and having written 31 articles over the course of this year, I can sadly agree with this statement. Ever since the beginning of the school year... More »
On May 18th, our AISG community service group Crossroad went to Huaiji (怀集), a place with a very small population located in the western Guangdong province. Crossroad people collected unwanted Chinese books from Science Park and donated them to underdeveloped ... More »
As the school year comes to a close, it is time for us to say goodbye to our valued and admired Co-Editors in Chief of The Beacon for 2017-2018: Sara Q-F and Jacky L. On behalf of all the writers and editors of The Beacon, thank you! Words cannot express how g... More »
Summer Break is some (most) students’ favorite time of the year. Relaxation, sleeping, and traveling; a time to forget about school. But, as we get older and school becomes more important for our futures, it is important that we, as productive members of socie... More »
Welcome to the last playlist of the month this year – SUMMER 2018! Unlike the other playlists of the month, I have chosen the songs I thought best represented the summer mood we have all been feeling. If you have any recommendations for playlists for next year... More »
Why do we take summative tests? Are tests really used in the real world? Do the things we study for summative tests apply to the real world? According to the Carnegie Mellon University, the goal of a summative assessment is to evaluate a students learning at t... More »
I’m sure if all the students at AISG were asked this question,“Do you procrastinate,” then 90% of us would probably respond with, “yes,” or “of course, who doesn’t,” or “it’s my 9/5 job.” Either way, we have all been victims of procrastination due to which it ... More »
A night of dress-up, dancing, and a million photos. That’s what most people think of when they hear the word “prom.” AISG Prom 2018 happened last Saturday, the 19th of May from 6 pm to 9 pm, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Ballroom. It was attended by students ... More »
Bubble tea originated in Taiwan and has been slowly introduced to almost every country in the world. It holds various names and comes in various flavors depending on the country. Unfortunately, in Guangzhou, there are limited flavors of bubble tea available. H... More »
The school year has gone by in the blink of an eye. With summer coming up, I interviewed some students and teachers to find out what they are doing over the long break. Kathleen H. says she is going to visit her home in Canada and possibly go on a Europe tour.... More »
This article was written in response to Stanley’s article. Freedom of speech is a legal right. According to the First Amendment of the US Constitution, “Congress shall make no law […] abridging the freedom of speech.” Freedom of speech is defined as “the right... More »