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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

Bel Cantos Update: Recent Performances and Plans for the Holiday Season

Phoebe Smith '23, Wick Deputy Editor January 7, 2022

Agnes Irwin’s acapella group The Bel Cantos is gearing up for an exciting season of singing and community service, culminating with the beloved school-wide Holiday Concert on December 16. As a Bel, I...

Wick QUOTM: What is the Weirdest Gift You’ve Ever Gotten?

Wick QUOTM: What is the Weirdest Gift You’ve Ever Gotten?
January 6, 2022

Bacon flavored floss A used bottle of lotion (not kidding) A fish My sister found an actual piece of coal, gave it to me, and I thought Santa hated me A shirt with a screenshot of a zoom on...

The Top 10 Best Holiday Songs: A Ranking

Lilly Press '23, Wick Writer December 17, 2021

1. Last Christmas by Wham! An all-time favorite from the 80s, Last Christmas is a can’t-miss on holiday playlists!   2. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Darlene Love Christmas is...

Gift Giving Guide

Nylah Urquhart '25, Wick Writer December 16, 2021

34 Gifts For Your Friends, Family, and You!   Clothes Zara Princess polly Charlotte russe Emmiol h&m  Aritzia Lululemon   POPULAR...

Masks at Agnes Irwin

Gabrielle Turner '25, Wick Writer December 14, 2021

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has decided, as of November 30, to keep the mask mandate until further notice, which originally was set to expire at the beginning of next year. Established initially...

The Return of AIS/EA Day

The Return of AIS/EA Day
Caroline Riley '23, Wick Sports Editor December 14, 2021

On Thursday, November 11, and Friday, November 12, AIS/EA Day made its triumphant return to Phelps Field. After last year’s sports seasons, heavily impacted by COVID-19 safety concerns and protocols...

Wick Joke Column

Wick Joke Column
Orchie Hasan '24 and Merissa Harder '24 December 13, 2021

Note from the Joke Column’s founders:   Welcome to the Wick’s Humor Column! We hope to break the gloom of today’s stress-inducing news with the power of humor. Although many know of laughter’s...

The 2021 World Series

The 2021 World Series
Caroline Riley '23, Wick Sports Editor December 7, 2021

On Tuesday, November 7th, the Atlanta Braves soundly beat the Houston Astros 7-0 to win the organization’s fourth World Series ring.  With one of the longest home runs in postseason history, Jorge...

Freshman Day of Service

Rachel Avery '25, Wick Writer December 7, 2021

On October 13th, 2021, the class of 2025 went on the Freshman Day of Service. For the first portion of the day, the class split up into two different groups. One went to a non-profit group named Share...

French Soccer Player Attacked

French Soccer Player Attacked
Ava Dellicompagni ‘23, Wick Writer December 7, 2021

On Thursday, November 4, 31 year-old soccer player Kheira Hamraoui was attacked outside of her home in Paris. Hamraoui, who plays soccer for Paris St.-Germain Football Club, was left with multiple injuries...

Shipping Center Issues

Shipping Center Issues
Sylvia Sargent '25, Wick Writer December 6, 2021

The cost of shipping is going up, and there is more confusion than ever around the transportation of goods. Shipping is more expensive due to shortages of products, which makes it difficult to get what...

Claims that TikTok Can Cause Tourette Syndrome Are False

December 6, 2021

A recent New York Post article says that watching TikTok videos of people with Tourette syndrome can cause viewers to develop the condition themselves. The journalist cited two research papers published...