The Wick

The Wick is Agnes Irwin’s monthly newspaper that is written, formatted, and edited by the students. The publication’s staff are able to experiment with a unique style of writing while exploring a wide range of issues, interests, and perspectives. The Wick features new topics each month including various opinions, political debates, discussion-prompting survey questions, and current event pieces. The publication prides itself in its ability to connect the Agnes Irwin Upper School; it enables students to freely explore and express their passions and encourage fellow peers to share their own opinions.

The Wick seeks to represent the voice of Agnes Irwin’s student body. If you have a topic you would like us to cover, please copy and paste this link into your browser and fill out this form: https://forms.gle/sHHWxxoB63SWmzWE8

First Ladies and White House Christmases

Sahara Stewart and Delaney White • February 26, 2025

Throughout the years, White House Christmases have been grand. But when did this tradition really start, and who started it? The answer is: the first ladies of the past. Celebrating Christmas on behalf...

The Killer With a 4.0 GPA

Alexandra Pierce ‘27 • February 26, 2025

University of Pennsylvania graduate Luigi Mangione shocked America on December 4, 2024, when he allegedly shot and killed United Healthcare Ceo, Brian Thompson. Reports suggest Mangione went to great lengths...

Martial Law, Standoffs, and Impeachments: Inside South Korea’s Political Crisis

Amelia Amirault • February 26, 2025

On December 3, President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea declared martial law in a televised address, stating in a televised address that “The National Assembly [South Korea’s parliament], which should...

Jimmy Carter Has Died at 100

Amelia Amirault • February 26, 2025

James Earl Carter Jr., the nation’s oldest surviving president, died on December 29 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia He was 100. Former President Carter, a Democrat, is remembered for his foreign policy...

The Collapse of the World as We Know It

Rachel Avery • February 26, 2025

At a time when Europe’s stability has never been more important, France and Germany's governments are crumbling, leading Canada’s prime minister to take preventive measures to ensure that Canada’s...

Fueling the Fire

Mia Karalis • January 9, 2025

This festive month of December brings the season's greetings of blazing hot flames that have spread across North America. First sparked on November 8th, these wildfires have remained approximately 90%...

Make Way for Moana 2

Helen He and Ariya Kuda • January 9, 2025

Moana 2 is making waves as a satisfactory continuation of its prequel. However, many elements of the first movie greatly overshadow the second movie. While Moana 2’s soundtrack has many...

Do We Ignore Holidays Altogether?

Masie McMahon • January 9, 2025

Children fear monsters under their beds and adults fear getting older. But schools? Schools fear angry parents. Thanks to a cultural attitude shift in recent years, people have...

The Wait is Over: Debriefing the Holiday Starbucks Drinks

Sydney Wellen and Julia South • January 9, 2025

The long-awaited Starbucks holiday drinks finally arrived! After the fall Starbucks menu and the immensely popular iced pumpkin chai, people forward to new drinks, and holiday menus offer that and more....

Defying Gravity in the Digital Generation

Grace Meyerle • January 9, 2025

*Spoiler Alert*

Gladiator 2 Review: Why Yes, I Am Entertained

Amelia Amirault • January 9, 2025

When they announced that a second Gladiator movie was in the works, I was equally excited and annoyed. On one hand, a new Gladiator movie! On the other hand, yet another remake/sequel/live-action-version-of-an-animated-movie...

An Addams Family Review

Sophie Walkenhorst, Writer • January 9, 2025

On November 21st, Agnes Irwin premiered their own rendition of “The Addams Family”, captivating the audience with their ghoulish set design, choreography, and remarkable talent. Despite the long hours...