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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

Wicked: For Good Review

Wicked: For Good Review
Helen He March 2, 2026

Although audiences were once again whisked back to Oz, Wicked: For Good feels markedly different from its predecessor. Wicked: For Good adopts a darker, more intense tone that raises the emotional stakes...

NFL Playoffs Recap

NFL Playoffs Recap
Allison Bernert March 2, 2026

Going into this year's NFL postseason playoffs, most Philly fans wondered “Who are we going to cheer for now that the Birds are out?” One thing is certain: this year's playoffs are full of surprises....

Venomous Snakes: A New Christmas Gift

Venomous Snakes: A New Christmas Gift
Alexandra Pierce January 29, 2026

Many ask for new electronics, clothes, or even cats or dogs for the winter holidays, but some had a different idea for 2025. In the midst of the holiday season, on November 26th of 2025, Zootopia released...

The Magic Behind Matilda

The Magic Behind Matilda
Delaney White and Ariya Kuda January 29, 2026

From November 20-23rd, over 40 members of the Agnes Irwin community took part in this year’s musical: Matilda. With students on-stage, in the wings, in the booth, and building and painting sets, the...

Senior Advice Column

Grace Meyerle January 29, 2026

Q: How can I manage senioritis in the second semester? A: A great way to combat the dreaded senior slump is to get involved in your school community. Specifically, try new things. Think of the second...

New Schedules?

Chloe Wells October 23, 2025

The Agnes Irwin Schools’ 2025-2026 school year schedules have created a controversy among its students, and teachers. This schedule grants the students with less community time, advisory meetings twice...