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

Core Day Review — Character

Maya Messick ’24, Wick Writer • October 25, 2021

On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, the students of the Agnes Irwin School took part in the first day of a new initiative called Core Days. The theme of the day was “Character” and students were encouraged...

Wick Survey: Have you experienced issues parking your car?

October 25, 2021

If so, what are those issues? People leave open spaces on the line and no one wants to parallel park so they’re basically wasting a parking spot It is inconvenient that we are asked to park...

The Impact of BTS

Orchie Hasan ’24, Wick Writer • October 22, 2021

BTS, the South Korean boy group, has gained the entire world’s attention for its repeatedly charting songs and has garnered millions of fans worldwide. BTS, short for “Bangtan Boys,” has had the...

Getting to Know the New Faculty

Sophie St. Amand ’24 and Chloe Walsh ’24 • October 20, 2021

We are excited to introduce to you our five new Upper School faculty members. Each of them are great additions to the community, and we can’t wait to see great contributions they bring this year! Ms....

Wick Survey: What is your opinion on the new schedule?

September 28, 2021

Wick QUOTM: What pre-COVID school events/activities/practices are you most looking forward to seeing return this year?

September 28, 2021

More Thoughts About the New Upper School Schedule

Emma Twitmyer ’22, Wick Writer • September 28, 2021

The class of 2022 has gotten used to the idea that with a new school year comes a new schedule, but this year’s change was a welcome one. Our new schedule has many features that students previously...

Interview With Ms. Prince, New Director of Upper School

Kimberly Tyson ’22, Wick Editor-in-Chief • September 28, 2021

At the end of August, I had the opportunity to sit down with and interview Ms Joy Prince, our new Upper School Director, who is looking forward to doing great things with the AIS community. We met in her...

Texas’s Heartbeat Bill

Orchie Hasan ’24, Wick Writer • September 28, 2021

On September 1st, 2021, the state of Texas enacted what is widely known as the “Heartbeat Bill.” On the ninth line of the fourth page of the bill, it is written that “a physician may not intentionally...

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...