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

What the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Means for Women

Chloe Walsh ’24, Wick Deputy Editor • September 28, 2021

As our nation approached the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan, ending the longest war in U.S. history. The evacuation did not go as planned, and many...

DEI(B) Update, Featuring Insights from New Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Mr. Gomes

Phoebe Smith ’23, Wick Deputy Editor • September 28, 2021

Since formally committing to active antiracism last year, our school has taken substantial steps toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. Last week Mr. Gomes and I discussed the administration’s...

Evidence of North American Genocide Uncovered

Ella Graupner ’23, Wick Writer • September 28, 2021

Trigger Warnings: genocide, child abuse, sexual abuse In late May, the bodies of 215 Native American children were found in an unmarked mass grave on the property of Kamloops Indian...

Welcome Back

Chelsea Seegars ’22 • September 28, 2021

Hello Class of 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, I am Chelsea Seegars, and I am your Student Body President for the 2021-2022 school year! I cannot wait to get to know you all. I am in my twelfth year...

Wick QUOTM: Which Class Are You Most Excited For Next Year?

May 27, 2021

The Infamous Agnes Irwin Schedule Conversation

Emma Twitmyer ’22, Wick Writer • May 26, 2021

Any junior who has been in the Upper School since freshman year has experienced four different class schedules: more than one a year. We have seen everything from three to six classes a day, no passing...

Interview with Chelsea Seegars, Newly Elected Student Body President

Phoebe Smith ’23, Wick News Editor • May 25, 2021

Chelsea Seegars, Class of 2022, has been elected Upper School Student Body President for the 2021-2022 school year, and she has already established a list of goals she, along with the Upper School student...

What Student Government Has Accomplished This Year

Ayanna Dunlop ’21, Guest Writer • May 24, 2021

This year has gone by way too fast. It’s shocking that the seniors are graduating in just under a month. As this year's student body president, there have been many challenges. With restrictions and...

Wick Teacher of the Month: Mr. Frank

Olivia Harrison ’22, Wick Writer • May 21, 2021

Ever since he began teaching at Agnes Irwin 36 years ago, Mr. Frank has made long-lasting impressions on many Upper School students. With his final year of teaching coming to an end, he reflects that his...

How has COVID impacted the economy in China from different perspectives?

Gionna Zhao ’22, Guest Writer • May 21, 2021

In the new year of 2020, with the rapid spread of COVID-19, China was shrouded in the shadow of the epidemi. During the pandemic, the only thing China has cared about is how to jointly fight against the...

How Representation In The Media Affects People In Our School Community

Ella Graupner ’23, Guest Writer • May 21, 2021

Movies, tv shows, books, video games, magazines and other types of media can educate people on other cultures and identities. This can form how we think about other people, but also how we view ourselves....

The Ethics, Sustainability, and Future of Cryptocurrency and NFTs

Olivia Heldring ’22, Guest Writer • May 19, 2021

Cryptocurrency, also known as crypto, is a form of decentralized digital currency that can be exchanged online for goods and services and one would use paper money. People can also invest in crypto as...