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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

First Ladies and White House Christmases
Delaney White and Sahara Stewart January 9, 2025

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

Fueling the Fire

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

The Wait is Over: Debriefing the Holiday Starbucks Drinks
Sydney Wellen and Julia South January 9, 2025

The long awaited Starbucks holiday drinks are finally here! After the fall Starbucks menu and the immensely popular iced pumpkin chai, people are looking for new drinks, and the holiday menu offers that...

Defying Gravity in the Digital Generation

Defying Gravity in the Digital Generation
Grace Meyerle January 9, 2025

Audiences are raving about the film adaptation of Wicked, the classic tale of conformity versus identity increasingly relevant in the publicized age of 2024. Each character obsesses over the manner in...

Gladiator 2 Review: Why Yes, I Am Entertained

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

January 9, 2025

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

AIS/EA Day: Chances of Winning

Grace Longstreth, Writer December 5, 2024

Gold and blue, the pep rally, the cheers, and most importantly, the sports. AIS/ EA day has been an annual tradition where both schools compete in various fall-season sports: cross country, field hockey,...

Too Young For Brandy?

Too Young For Brandy?
Maggie Keidel, Writer December 2, 2024

The hottest chain of our generation, brimming with excitement and people rushing through the doors: Brandy Melville, opening in Suburban Square and bringing together a wide range of ages and people to...

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024: The New Era of Modeling

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024: The New Era of Modeling
Allison Bernert, Writer December 2, 2024

Victoria's Secret fashion shows are known for voluminous hair, larger-than-life wings, and killer soundtracks. This year, the company returned to the fashion world by reinstating the iconic fashion shows...

Donald J. Trump Wins Election

Donald J. Trump Wins Election
Amelia Amirault December 2, 2024

While shocking, but not entirely unpredictable, Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance won the United States presidential election. In addition to winning the popular vote, a feat that has not been achieved by...