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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

Late Start in Schools

Lila McDonald ’26, Wick Writer November 22, 2023

Have you ever wanted a half day in the middle of the week like some students in Europe? Well, could you settle for a 30-minute late start? Every Wednesday, Haverford students are not required to come into...

The Freshmen Day of Service

The Freshmen Day of Service
Isa Matuch ’24, Wick Writer November 22, 2023

While the sophomores and juniors took the PSAT, the freshmen spent a day helping various non-profit organizations. For many years, the freshman class has participated in this Day of Service trip, and this...

The Manhunt for Danilo Cavalcante

The Manhunt for Danilo Cavalcante
Chloe Walsh ’24 October 16, 2023

Convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante who escaped from Chester County Prison on August 31, 2023 was taken into custody, ending a two-week-long search across Chester County. Cavalcante fled Brazil in 2018...

Chai Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

Alexis Roemer, Wick Digital Editor October 15, 2023

INGREDIENTS 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, divided 3 cups All Purpose Flour, 375 grams 2 tsp Cream of Tartar 1 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Ground Ginger ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon ¼ tsp...

New Fire Alarm Raises Temperatures

Maya Messick ’24, Wick Senior Writer October 11, 2023

Picture this: it is an overcast, chilly fall morning. You are sitting in class, minding your business when suddenly, you hear the most terrifying doomsday siren come over the speaker system. As you watch...