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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 Top Three Picks – NFL Draft 2021

The Top Three Picks - NFL Draft 2021
Caroline Riley '23, Wick Writer May 17, 2021

The longest eighty-one days of the year came to an exciting end on April 29, 2021 as the 86th NFL draft kicked off in Cleveland, Ohio. The event ran for seven rounds over a span of three days, with a total...

Sophomore Day 2021

Sophomore Day 2021
Lilly Press '23, Wick Writer May 14, 2021

On Friday, May 7, the sophomore class celebrated Sophomore Day, also known as Ring Day! This day celebrates the 10th-grade class for receiving their class rings, a long-standing tradition at AIS that has...

The Revival of Broadway

July 2019
Loretta Bigelow ’22, Wick Writer May 13, 2021

With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the United States has been able to open up numerous businesses, events, and other functions with certain modifications. Some of these events include the reopening...

The State of Minnesota v. Derek Michael Chauvin.

March 7, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Leilani Lorenze ’24, Wick Writer May 12, 2021

As the summer of 2021 approaches, I have done some reflecting on last year's summer. The summer of 2020 was a summer of accountability, and highlighted the fight that African-Americans and other people...

Should Students Be Allowed to Bring Their Own Frog Prince to Prom?

Should Students Be Allowed to Bring Their Own Frog Prince to Prom?
April 29, 2021

Yes:   “Most of the dates will probably already be part of [each student’s] bubble, so they will have exposure anyway and we have sports with other schools, so this shouldn’t need to be...

Meme Submissions

Meme Submissions
April 29, 2021

Best Places to Vacation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Best Places to Vacation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Itza Skaam, Wick Writer April 28, 2021

Worldwide, over 137 million people have COVID-19, the infamous virus that emerged in late-2019 and took the world by storm! With over 3 million deaths from the unexpected virus, staying safe from the virus...

Update: School COVID-19 Rules

Loretta Bigelow ’22, Wick Writer April 26, 2021

Good news: The pandemic is finally over, just over a year after it began! Scientists say that there is a 0% chance that the virus could come back. Because of the sudden circumstance change, The Agnes Irwin...

Oh to be an Announcer

Oh to be an Announcer
Suzyn Waldman, Wick Writer April 22, 2021

After exactly 156 days, the 2021 Major League Baseball season officially kicked off on April 1, as one team began their first game in the snow (I’m looking at you Cleveland). And before you ask, no that...

South Sells Vaccines

South Sells Vaccines
Olivia Harrison '22, Wick Writer April 21, 2021

Since the approval of the first vaccine against the Coronavirus, the South has struggled to find enough citizens willing to receive the vaccinations. Although there are certainly some who have received...

Student of The Month: Roxy Rigatoni ’30

Student of The Month: Roxy Rigatoni '30
Journey List April 20, 2021

Roxy Rigatoni, Class of 2030, has been selected as The Wick’s April Student of the Month, and I recently sat down with the accomplished Upper Schooler to discuss what she believes qualified her for this...