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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

November Teacher of the Month: Dr. Root

Photo Courtesy of Kate Jasinski '24
Addison Dash '24, Wick Writer November 19, 2020

Before Dr. Root was ever an English teacher at AIS, a professor at The University of Poconos, or even an undergrad at Rockhurst, he was just another high schooler. I was able to meet with Dr. Root and...

Asian Student Alliance Spotlight

Photo Courtesy of Tori Summers '21
Ava Sim '22, Guest Writer November 18, 2020

Whether it’s being asked if I speak “China,” constantly being known as the “Asian friend,” being asked if I can translate the Chinese text for my English class, even though I am Korean, or being...

Recent Horror Video Games

Recent Horror Video Games
Orchie Hasan '24, Wick Writer November 17, 2020

2020 has proven to be a great year for the gaming community. Many new mainstream games like Among Us and Fall Guys have achieved massive success, with the first reaching millions of downloads. On the other...

The Popularity of “Among Us”

Photo Courtesy of Tori Summers '21
Lilly Press '23, Wick Senior Writer November 17, 2020

Do you find yourself in need of a new addicting video game? Well, Among Us isn’t exactly new. The online video game was released in 2018 by InnerSloth, but it is a long-known idea that forms the basis...

Upper School’s Favorite Pasta Type

Created by Sarah Ernst
Sarah Ernst '24, Wick Writer November 16, 2020

November Question of the Month

November Question of the Month
November 13, 2020

Do you think AIS/the inter-ac league is taking the appropriate actions? Positive: “Yes, as long as the sports are outside. They allow students to enjoy at least some feeling of normality amidst...

AIS Sports: COVID-19 Style

Photo Courtesy of Ms. Anderson
Andi Oates '22, Wick Writer November 13, 2020

Over the past few weeks, Agnes Irwin’s fall athletes have had the opportunity to once again compete in their fall sports, participating in practices and games like normal. However, some people haven’t...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy

Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sarah Toth '22, Wick Opinion Editor October 20, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a revolutionary feminist in the realms of education, law, and advocacy, passed away on September 18, 2020. The now-vacant seat on the Supreme Court has taken center stage in the already-contentious...

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