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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

The Re-emergence of Drive-in Movie Theaters

The Re-emergence of Drive-in Movie Theaters
Lilly Press '23, Wick Senior Writer October 20, 2020

Has a relative ever told you stories about going to a drive-in movie theater when they were a teenager? Drive-in movie theaters began in the 1910’s, but the first real, patented theater opened on June...

Student of the Month: Ayanna Dunlop ’21

Ayanna with sister Enshalla
Maya Messick '24, Wick Writer October 20, 2020

When asked what her favorite part of being the Student Body President is, Ayanna Dunlop said that she loves being able to “represent our amazing student body and have the chance to create a space where...

The Banning of TikTok

The Banning of TikTok
Emma Twitmyer ’22, Wick Writer October 20, 2020

With over two billion downloads worldwide, it feels like TikTok has taken over the world (Oberlo). TikTok is a video-sharing app that features dances, stories, drama, and much more. Many users describe...

The Upper School’s Favorite Fruit

The Upper School's Favorite Fruit
Sarah Ernst '24, Wick Writer October 20, 2020

Thoughts on the Election

Thoughts on the Election
Pepper Green '22 and Ava Sim '22 October 20, 2020

Before we begin, it is important to note that this is not a normal election. For starters, we are in the midst of a global pandemic, which is forcing many people to vote by mail. Our current president,...

The Countdown to Combating A Climate Catastrophe

The Countdown to Combating A Climate Catastrophe
Leilani Lorenze ’24, Wick Writer October 20, 2020

 In Union Square, a large clock is keeping track of the years we have left until climate damage is irreversible. The Metronome, a 62-foot-wide 15-digit electronic clock, has been one of New York city’s...

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