AIS Press

AIS Press

AIS Press

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

Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Von Hertsenberg

Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Von Hertsenberg
Ariya Kuda '27 and Helen He '27 January 19, 2024

“A beautiful voice and a phenomenal bell-kick.” “The 2023 four-square champion with a heart of gold.” Mrs. Clare Von Hertsenberg is the Middle School Theatre and Public Speaking teacher, the co-director...

Recipe of the Month: Peppermint Oreo Cookies

Recipe of the Month: Peppermint Oreo Cookies
Alexis Roemer '24, Wick Website Manager January 19, 2024

Recipe from Inside BruCrew Life Ingredients  1 box white cake mix (see note below) 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg ½ teaspoon peppermint extract ½ teaspoon vanilla...

Will We Ever Wake Up?

Astrid Olshin '24, Wick Guest Writer January 19, 2024

You’re at a party. A few hours have passed, and a movie is playing in the background. Everyone is in the living room, heads down, eyes unblinking. Someone reaches their arm up to take a Snap. An occasional...

A Bigger Distraction: the Cell Phone Policy

A Bigger Distraction: the Cell Phone Policy
Alexandra Pierce '27, Wick Writer January 19, 2024

The new cell phone policy has left some students feeling great and others feeling more addicted to their phones than ever. After an abrupt announcement of a no-phone pilot period, students were stunned,...

A Hallmark Paradox: Formulaic but Entertaining

Rachel Avery, Wick Deputy Editor January 19, 2024

I am adamant that Hallmark movies are the lowest of the low when it comes to movies. I admit with guilt that every year, I watch Hallmark movies during the holiday season, but if you say that they are...

Holiday Movies that Satisfy All Year Long

The Holdovers
Heather Kaplan '27, Wick Writer January 19, 2024

My favorite holiday movies are Home Alone, Elf, and Charlie Brown Christmas, and if you are anything like me, you have probably seen these movies many times. While there is nothing wrong with rewatching...

The History of Christmas Trees

The History of Christmas Trees
Lizzie Shacklett '26, Wick Writer January 19, 2024

It's always exciting when the Christmas tree finally goes up at my house; it signifies the beginning of the winter season and imminent holiday cheer. Whether decorating homes, public spaces, or even the...

Five Books to Cozy Up With This Winter

Sylvia Sargent '25, Wick Writer January 19, 2024

Everyone wants to be cozy inside when it’s cold outside, and what better way to do that than by reading some winter-themed books? Here are five book recommendations if you’ve been wanting to do more...

Students of the Month: Julia Halpern & Ava Guerriero

Students of the Month: Julia Halpern & Ava Guerriero
Ariya Kuda '27 and Emiko Kubach '27 January 19, 2024

“Confident,” “bold,” “daring” and “kind” can’t even begin to describe the performers Julia Halpern and Ava Guerriero, December’s students of the month. These stars have been working...

Disney Partners With TikTok

Catherine Koslosky '27, Wick Writer January 19, 2024

One hundred years ago, the Walt Disney company opened its doors and altered society as we know it today. Disney has shaped our childhoods and memories and served as a huge part of all of our lives. So,...

Color Me Confused

Color Me Confused
Delaney White ‘27 and Sahara Stewart ‘27 November 22, 2023

When questioned, many students report that they think of specific colors as connecting to  particular academic subjects. Remarkably, there are some individuals who have  a  condition called “synesthesia” ...

To Ring, or Not to Ring – That is the Question

Lizzie Shacklett '26, Wick Senior Writer November 22, 2023

As a result of the alignment of Middle and Upper School schedules, Agnes Irwin has reincorporated bells into the academic day which ring at the beginning and end of every class period. School bells...