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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

A Phone Call

Nicole Kramer '22, Guest Writer October 20, 2020

Because of the Kentucky Supreme Court’s recent ruling for Breonna Taylor, America's current political climate has been on my mind. My American Literature class was just assigned a short project to write...

How Powerful Should We Make AI’s?

"Artificial Intelligence & AI & Machine Learning" by mikemacmarketing is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Orchie Hasan '24, Wick Writer October 20, 2020

How are Artificial Intelligences (AI) dangerous? The first thing that most people think of when someone mentions the dangers of artificial intelligence is rogue AIs. Examples in the media like the movie...

Advice Column: Ask Another Owl

Advice Column: Ask Another Owl
October 20, 2020

October 8th 2020: How do you deal with stress and managing schoolwork? What advice do you have for younger (9th and 10th grade) students? When I am feeling stressed and overwhelmed with schoolwork,...

The Show Must Go On: AIS Theater Department’s Operation

Ms. Stait
Phoebe Smith '23, Wick Writer October 20, 2020

Last spring, our school play was unfortunately canceled due to the national quarantine, and many people are wondering if Agnes Irwin will be hosting a theatrical production this year. Read on to find out...

Wick Question of The Month

Wick Question of The Month
October 20, 2020

       

COVID-19 Tracker (As of October 18, 2020)

COVID-19 Tracker (As of October 18, 2020)
Chloe Walsh ’24, Wick Website Manager October 20, 2020

Works Cited "CDC COVID Data Tracker." Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18 Oct. 2020, covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#cases_casesinlast7days....

The School’s Wifi

The School's Wifi
Emma Twitmyer ’22, Wick Writer October 20, 2020

The sun is shining and you walk through the welcoming doors of the Agnes Irwin School for the first time since March. You are eager to see your teachers and friends, but little do you know, as club time...

Effect of the Postal Service on the Election

Effect of the Postal Service on the Election
Phoebe Smith '23, Wick News Editor October 20, 2020

COVID-19 has affected nearly everything in our lives, and the upcoming election is no exception. According to cnet.com, 80 million Americans are expected to vote by mail in order to avoid in-person polling...

A Social Pandemic

A Social Pandemic
Hannah Bancoff ‘24, Wick Writer October 20, 2020

The chaos and terror that has brought fear to many Americans because of COVID-19 has heavily affected all of our lives. It has had an impact on us that is both individual and forceful on our culture and...

Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Sarah Leonard, Student Dean

Mrs. Leonard
Maya Messick '24, Wick Writer October 20, 2020

This is Mrs. Leonard’s fifth year at AIS and, in addition to being the ninth-grade class dean, she also teaches U.S. History and is the Dean of Students. Originally from Canada, Mrs. Leonard majored...

Centering Race and Gender in Schools

Centering Race and Gender in Schools
Orchie Hasan '24, Wick Writer September 28, 2020

In late June 2020, the Agnes Irwin School made a commitment towards making our campus a more anti-racist, diverse community. As a part of this promise, the school held a Summit on Racial Justice in Mid-July....

Real Conversations About Race: Raising Anti-Racist Children

Photo Courtesy of Mckenzie Cordell
Phoebe Smith '23, Wick News Editor September 28, 2020

Next in the series Real Conversations About Race was Raising Anti-Racist Children, a discussion targeted to parents and led by Mrs. Seals and featured speaker Diane Nichols. The session centered around...