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

COVID-19 Vaccine

Loretta Bigelow ’22, Wick Writer • December 7, 2020

There has been talk of a COVID-19 vaccine coming soon for months, but news now looks more promising than ever before. Federal government officials are saying that a vaccine could be released before Christmas....

COVID-19 and the Holidays

Leilani Lorenze ’24, Writer • November 24, 2020

Reinventing Your Holiday Plans During the Coronavirus Pandemic The holidays are always an incredible time for family and friends to come together and celebrate good times. Delicious warm...

How are Thanksgiving Traditions Changing?

Loretta Bigelow ’22, Wick Writer • November 24, 2020

Thanksgiving is a longstanding tradition dating back to 1621. Since then, Thanksgiving has been celebrated every year, bringing together families and friends to appreciate everything that they have and...

Diversity Conference Interview

Leilani Lorenze ’24, Wick Writer • November 20, 2020

Leila Rodriguez '23 interviewed by Leilani Lorenze '24 1. Why did you decide to attend this conference? I've never attended the conference before because I personally don't like...

November Teacher of the Month: Dr. Root

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

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

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”

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

Sarah Ernst ’24, Wick Writer • November 16, 2020

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

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

Sarah Toth ’22, Wick Opinion Editor • October 21, 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...