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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

The Arts Are Back: An Update on the Arts at Agnes Irwin

Phoebe Smith, WIck Deputy Editor January 25, 2022

The Arts are making their return at Agnes Irwin! Despite some COVID-related restrictions, Agnes Irwin’s Arts Department has successfully revived and reinvented several pre-COVID traditions. I spoke to...

Org Spotlight: JSU

Org Spotlight: JSU
Sophie St. Amand, Wick Writer January 25, 2022

Sophie Bacharach ‘22 believes that “it’s really valuable to have a community that you feel safe with and relate to.” So, as the head of JSU, she aims to foster this type of environment for the...

Rittenhouse Trial

Rachel Avery, Wick Writer January 25, 2022

The verdict of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial was announced on November 19th, 2021, and the jury found eighteen-year-old Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges. In August 2020, Rittenhouse was charged with...

Reflecting on “And the World Goes ‘Round” – Who’s Involved?

Reflecting on “And the World Goes ‘Round” - Who’s Involved?
Maya Messick '24, Wick Writer January 24, 2022

It has now been about two months since the fall musical And the World Goes ‘Round, and the actors, as well as those who helped out with the play, such as stage crew and set design, have had ample time...

What does MLK Day mean to America?

What does MLK Day mean to America?
Rachel Avery '25, Wick Writer January 24, 2022

This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was on January 17th. Though many people are well aware of the national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., many do not actually know the history behind...

NFTs: The Crypto-Art Craze

Bored Ape Yacht Club #9449
Sydney Chen '23, Wick News Editor January 17, 2022

On November 26, a pre-generated image of a monkey was sold for 1.2 million dollars—and that picture was far from the only one. Said image was #9449 in the “Bored Ape Yacht Club” NFT collection (OpenSea)....

Beijing Olympics

Beijing Olympics
Emma Twitmyer ’22, Wick Writer January 17, 2022

Even though it feels like the Tokyo Summer Olympics just ended, the next Winter Games are just around the corner, with the Opening Ceremony scheduled for February 4th. Here is what you need to know to...

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...