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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

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day
Phoebe Smith '23, Wick News Editor March 10, 2021

Monday, March 8 marked the 110th observance of International Women’s Day (IWD) across the globe, and Agnes Irwin celebrated the occasion with edifying presentations and discussions organized by the Center...

How have you seen students contribute to Agnes Irwin’s DEI goals?

February 26, 2021

“I saw recently on Linkedin that Calendly is a black-owned business that has seen monumental success in recent months. I am proud to know that the AIS community uses this tool!” “I haven't noticed...

Confronting Bias, Working Toward Equity

Confronting Bias, Working Toward Equity
Olivia Harrison '22, Wick Writer February 25, 2021

Next year, a wide array of new courses will be offered to students to take as electives. One of these classes, Confronting Bias, Working Toward Equity, will be taught by Mr. Gomes, a teacher dedicated...

Diversity Disparities Within Healthcare

Diversity Disparities Within Healthcare
Orchie Hasan '24 February 24, 2021

Cultural competence is an issue that must be addressed in the medical community. Sources like Georgetown University, Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH),...

How does Frenish seek to uplift bilingual students and their cultures/experiences?

Olivia Heldring '22, Guest Writer February 23, 2021

Frenish is Agnes Irwin’s modern language and culture publication. Run by coheads Eliana Baron-Hionis (‘21) and Olivia Heldring (‘22), Frenish challenges students to practice their skills by writing...

The History of Expression through Murals

The Wall of Respect, Chicago, 1971. Photo by  Robert A. Sengstacke
Emma Twitmyer ’22, Wick Writer February 23, 2021

If you walk through the streets of Philadelphia, you will be surrounded by art. On street corners, in city squares, and under bridges, there are countless examples of art throughout the city. However,...

The Importance and Meaning of JSU

The Importance and Meaning of JSU
February 22, 2021

If you’ve ever heard of the “Jewish Geography” game, you’ll know that the Jewish Community is an extremely tight-knit one. While it isn’t exactly true that all Jewish people know each other,...

Political Point of View: Black Lives Matter Protesters vs. Capitol Rioters

Political Point of View: Black Lives Matter Protesters vs. Capitol Rioters
Leilani Lorenze ’24, Wick Writer February 22, 2021

Although the year 2021 has just begun, we have already experienced enough to last us all twelve months, especially because of the presidential election. The presidential election between Donald Trump,...

Reflection on UNITY at Agnes Irwin

Hanna Askapour ‘21, Guest Writer February 20, 2021

Throughout my nearly 14 years here at Agnes Irwin, I’ve been quick to set myself apart. I took in the shame that I felt pushed upon me by others for my race, religion, and sexuality, and rather than...

LGBTQ+ Community and Resilience

LGBTQ+ Community and Resilience
Fiona Moser ‘21, Guest Writer February 19, 2021

How many gay or lesbian film or television characters can you think of right now? How about bisexual characters? Transgender characters? Of those characters, how many do you think are adequate representations? LGBTQ...

Refugee Crisis in the Middle East

Refugee Crisis in the Middle East
Nicole Kramer '22, Guest Writer February 17, 2021

The topic of immigration and refugees seeking asylum is not foreign to the United States, especially since the Trump administration fueled a passion in many Americans to be anti-immigration. The incredible...

The Community in ASA

Photo Courtesy of Tori Summers '21
Madison Todd '21, Guest Writer February 17, 2021

This year has been anything but normal. It seems as if we are searching for the normal we once knew, yet we cannot find it. We continue hoping that the normal will soon return, but it seems unattainable,...