AIS’ new punishment for uniform infractions is dystopian, akin to the visual symbols of public humiliation prevalent in works like The Scarlet Letter and The Handmaid’s Tale. The first free dress day...

Agnes Irwin is trying out a new schedule this year, and in this student's opinion, it is not going well. Every year it seems that the schedule changes. Some of these changes work well, but many do not. ...

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics kicked off with a dazzling opening ceremony celebrating French culture and history while welcoming athletes from countries all around the world to the city. Boats representing...

School during summer break is arguably the greatest torture imaginable to the weary student, hence the typical lack of enthusiasm pertaining to summer programs amongst the world’s teenage population....

The United States of America holds the title of most assassinated presidents, and Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to add one more to America’s list. On July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania, armed with...

When the University of the Arts (UArts) announced its closure, it marked the end of an era for Philadelphia’s vibrant arts community. Established as a cornerstone of creative education, the university...

Dear AIS, Once again, welcome to The Wick: The Agnes Irwin School’s newspaper. As an introduction, we are Samantha Pierce and Rachel Avery, this year’s editors-in-chief. We are beyond ecstatic to...