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

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

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...

Student Life

Kate Jasinski ’24 and Chelsea Seegars '21 • October 20, 2020

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?

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

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

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

October 20, 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

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

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

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...