Asian communities have long suspected the most selective, elite schools in the world—Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University, Columbia University, etc.—to be discriminating against Asian applicants. Some have suggested that the problem... More »
Fighting for equal rights has become a major headline in America and the world today. From the recent sexual assault allegations women have directed against confirmed Supreme Court Republican Senator Brett Kavanaugh, it is evident that the issue has evolved in... More »
Students in South Korea often hear these “words of wisdom” from adults as they grow up: “If you study hard and get accepted to a good university, your life will be set and you will have a happy life,” or “Do you want to suffer 3 years in high school from study... More »
[UPDATED on May 16, 2018: North Korea has suspended talks with South Korea and has warned the U.S. that they may cancel the meeting between U.S. president Donald Trump and the North Korean chairman Kim Jong-un, which is supposed to be held on June 12 in Singap... More »
On March 24th 2018, a march all over the United States took place to stand for tighter gun control laws. Ever since the school shooting that took place at Stoneman Douglas High School on February 18th, US citizens have been adamant about making a change in the... More »
This article is a collaboration between Marco Luo and David Song. President Trump’s manner of speaking is sometimes very controversial, causing some very awkward and offensive moments. On January 14th, Trump made comments about several nations, including Afric... More »
In a battle that’s lasted almost 10 millenniums, a group of rogue Catalan politicians once again build their fight against the oppressive Spanish government. This clash has been plastered all over international news outlets and is proving to be quite a controv... More »
From the moment we are born, we are taught to obey and follow the instructions of anyone who has more authority than us. As a result, children obey parents, students obey teachers or professors, privates obey the general, and employees obey the employer. Under... More »
In the modern world, democracy is the prevailing form of government. Each country has its own history of combatting monarchy, colonialism, or other brands of authoritarianism to achieve democracy and has created its own constitution to guarantee the rights of ... More »
Since Trump has become the POTUS, he has been stirring up trouble all over the world, even with the peaceful neighbours next door. During the election, Mr. Trump pledged to renegotiate NAFTA with Canada and Mexico. The United States’ trade war with Mexico has ... More »
The Syrian War ages into its fifth year yet it barely makes the headlines of some of the major news broadcasting companies today. A war that has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions to points around the world, the Syrian conflict is the source o... More »
Disclaimer: This article does not reflect the opinions of the beacon. As many have said, “It could be worse—Kayne could be running for present in 2025!” When Trump first ran for president, it was unexpected and , but it has been the reality. Clinton won the p... More »