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

Monkeypox: What to Know

Ella Graupner ’23, Wick Senior Writer • November 3, 2022

What is it? Monkeypox is a virus belonging to the same family as smallpox. It has less severe symptoms and is less lethal and transmissible than smallpox, but it has raised concerns due to rising cases....

PA Midterms Will Keep the Nation in Suspense

Sophie St. Amand ’24, Wick Deputy Editor • November 3, 2022

The question of who will control the U.S. Congress and who will determine the status of abortion rights in Pennsylvania may be decided by the high-stakes midterm election this fall. On the...

Legally Blonde

November 1, 2022

Fall Ball

October 1, 2022

ARE YOU STRESSED?

May 1, 2022

Modified from December 1994: When you wake up, you find yourself: Nestled peacefully in your bed after a fitful sleep What do you mean, wake up? You’ve been awake since last weekend! With...

The Taxing Job

Your Favorite Billionaire Owner • May 1, 2022

Do you know what’s a hard job? Locking out Major League Baseball. I know it seems easy., I just have to freeze all transactions involving major-league clubs because I don’t agree with that silly little...

Schools Kickstart Movements Encouraging Students to Stop Studying

Poppy Patterson, Lover of Education • May 1, 2022

In response to the newest study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins, schools have taken steps to ensure that students stop studying. According to this study, studying before tests prevents students...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Bans Healthcare Altogether

Austyn Alamo, Reporting Live from Texas • May 1, 2022

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has stood firm in his position against more qualified professionals. In September of 2021, he banned abortion after six weeks, before most women know they are pregnant. This...

How do you feel about the shift in school COVID-19 policy from “mask required” to “mask recommended?”

April 11, 2022

Arts vs. Sports: Who was Impacted More?

Abigail Goldsmith ‘22, Wick Guest Writer • April 11, 2022

Over the COVID-19 pandemic, the arts at Agnes Irwin and around the world have struggled to continue. But what about sports? I will be explaining how the arts and sports have differently been affected throughout...

Ottawa Blockade

Emma Twitmyer ’22, Wick Writer • April 11, 2022

Photo Courtesy of The New York Times As COVID restrictions are lifting at AIS, the rest of the world continues to grapple with the question of how to transition to life after the...

Winter track’s first season

Ella Graupner ’23, Wick Writer • April 10, 2022

This winter sports season, AIS introduced a new school sport: winter track. The team was small but mighty, and won several medals at the February 14th DVG Consolation Meet: Sydney Puriefoy ‘24 earned...