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AIS Press

AIS Press

AIS Press

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

Wick Teacher of the Month: Mr. Frank

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...

Impact Symposium, Kimberly Tyson ‘22

Kimberly Tyson ’22, Wick Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2021

In the past school year, many families at both Agnes Irwin and all across the country have had to make very difficult decisions regarding how they want—or how they are able—to have their children go...

Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Controversy

Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Controversy
Orchie Hasan ’24, Wick Writer May 18, 2021

In mid-April, the Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) coronavirus vaccine’s rollout was temporarily paused for ten days, from April thirteenth to the twenty-third, as a reaction to a rare but lethal side effect...

The Top Three Picks – NFL Draft 2021

The Top Three Picks - NFL Draft 2021
Caroline Riley ’23, Wick Writer May 17, 2021

The longest eighty-one days of the year came to an exciting end on April 29, 2021 as the 86th NFL draft kicked off in Cleveland, Ohio. The event ran for seven rounds over a span of three days, with a total...

Sophomore Day 2021

Sophomore Day 2021
Lilly Press ’23, Wick Writer May 14, 2021

On Friday, May 7, the sophomore class celebrated Sophomore Day, also known as Ring Day! This day celebrates the 10th-grade class for receiving their class rings, a long-standing tradition at AIS that has...

The Revival of Broadway

July 2019
Loretta Bigelow ’22, Wick Writer May 13, 2021

With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the United States has been able to open up numerous businesses, events, and other functions with certain modifications. Some of these events include the reopening...