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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

New Vaccine for Teenagers

New Vaccine for Teenagers
Lemme Outahere, Wick Writer April 19, 2021

If you haven’t been living under a rock, you probably saw all over the internet that Tame Impala had a concert in Perth, Australia. The maskless concert was on Friday, March 5, and was actually sold...

Field Day Pictures

Field Day Pictures
April 18, 2021

All pictures from Ms. Leonard.

Run Test Scandal

Creator: lzf 
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Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
Copyright: Li Zhongfei (Li Zhongfei (Photographer) - [None]
Jyokes Onu April 16, 2021

For years, Agnes Irwin coaches have used run tests at the start of a season to motivate their athletes to train. Spring sports, especially golf and lacrosse, have the most infamous run tests, which have...

That’s Wack!

That's Wack!
Jest Joe King, Wick Writer April 15, 2021

The juniors can never find a spot to park on the line. That’s WACK!   The WiFi always cuts out when the teachers are giving instructions on Zoom meetings. That’s WACK!   If you...

A Comprehensive Study on the Ineffectiveness of Diabolical Masks

A Comprehensive Study on the Ineffectiveness of Diabolical Masks
Karen Smith, MD, PhD, BS, BMedSci, BMedBiol, BSPH, Wick Writer April 14, 2021

Abstract: In this study, I will examine the uselessness of those tiny pieces of cloth by analyzing the data presented. Masks are ineffective against COVID-19, and more likely harmful to its users. I anticipate...

Introducing Coach Fabio

Introducing Coach Fabio
Emma Twitmyer ’22, Wick Writer March 24, 2021

Agnes Irwin students and staff have been very fortunate to experience school pretty close to normal this year, with many students choosing to learn in-person for the majority of the year. But the year...

Are Grey Sweatpants Here to Stay?

Addison Dash '24, Wick Writer March 22, 2021

In 14,000 private schools in the US, students wear a uniform in school. As one of these schools, Agnes Irwin also enforces clothing restrictions which some students have been opposed to. Uniforms and clothing...

President Biden’s Plan for Vaccine Equity

President Biden’s Plan for Vaccine Equity
Olivia Harrison '22, Wick Writer March 19, 2021

Almost a year has passed since the first COVID-19 lockdown started. Every day that passes brings hope for the next as new vaccines are approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and...

Sports COVID-19 Testing at Agnes Irwin

Sports COVID-19 Testing at Agnes Irwin
Leilani Lorenze ’24, Wick Writer March 18, 2021

Ever since the pandemic began, school life has changed tremendously. Newfound school life has been hard to adjust to for students and teachers alike. From the teaching climate to communication, we’ve...

Is the continued athlete COVID-19 testing affecting your academics and experience in sports at AIS? How?

Is the continued athlete COVID-19 testing affecting your academics and experience in sports at AIS? How?
March 17, 2021

Yes:   It’s making me feel more comfortable and safe going to practice. It’s also affected me because my entire team got sent home because multiple girls were discovered to be positive following...

St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day
Loretta Bigelow ’22, Wick Writer March 17, 2021

St Patrick’s day is celebrated every year on March 17th. This day celebrates the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Despite the common misconception, St. Patrick was not actually Irish....