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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

An Evolving World, An Evolving Curriculum

An Evolving World, An Evolving Curriculum
Maggie Keidel '27, Wick Writer June 1, 2024

As the world around us continues to develop, Agnes Irwin strives to keep up; recent changes in the fifth grade curriculum exemplify this effort.  Given that artificial intelligence and  machine learning...

Taylor Swift Creates Yet Another Masterpiece

Taylor Swift Creates Yet Another Masterpiece
Helen He '27 and Ariya Kuda '27 June 1, 2024

“All the pieces of me shattered as the crowd was chanting, ‘More!’”; Swift says, and she really did give them “more”. Millions of Swifties eagerly welcomed the arrival of Taylor Swift’s 11th...

Taylor Swift’s New Album Falls Short

Taylor Swift’s New Album Falls Short
Amelia Amirault ‘27, Wick Writer June 1, 2024

Swifties across the globe rejoiced at the release of Taylor Swift’s eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. In my opinion, however, this album is not her best work. Many songs on the album...

Love All: A Challengers Review

Love All: A Challengers Review
Lane Howard '26, Wick Writer June 1, 2024

On a recent Friday, my sister and I walked into the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, bought popcorn, and took our seats in the theater to watch Zendaya’s new tennis movie, Challengers. Two hours and eleven...

Love Letter to the Summer Season

Love Letter to the Summer Season
Helen He '27, Wick Writer June 1, 2024

It’s that time of year again! Sandy beaches and the chill of lemonade, birdsong and verdant green, the warmth of the sun and the world’s coming alive. You know summer is near when you wake up to the...

How Bad is Your Senioritis?

How Bad is Your Senioritis?
May 23, 2024

“Senioritis,” a term coined to describe a phenomenon that occurs during a student’s final year of high school or college, is said to cause a heavy decline in a student’s motivation and performance....

The Wick Is Cooked

The Wick Is Cooked
Paige Turner April 23, 2024

Dark times have befallen the Agnes Irwin School. Beloved local newspaper, the Wick, has been confirmed guilty of spreading disinformation and plagiarizing articles from The Haverford School. No source...

School Store Serves Student Clothing Needs

School Store Serves Student Clothing Needs
Anonymous April 23, 2024

With pickleball gaining traction in the past few months, many are likely searching for the perfect pickle paddle. Where better to buy your new favorite paddle from than the Agnes Irwin School Store?! To...

Students Deeply Moved by Guest Speaker Thera P.

Students Deeply Moved by Guest Speaker Thera P.
Thera P. April 23, 2024

The following text is a transcript from Thera P.’s speech at our last assembly:    Good morning everyone. I am so honored that I have the opportunity to speak with you all today. To start...

A Case for Men’s History Month

A Case for Men’s History Month
Susan B. Supporterofmen April 23, 2024

“Since the dawn of time, men have been alive.” A change.org petition raises this astute point. If women get a history month for being alive since the dawn of time, why shouldn’t men? Men have...

Get Rid of Windows

Get Rid of Windows
Crystal Clearly and Wally Brickson April 23, 2024

When you walk into a building lit by windows on all sides, what do you feel? Joy? Connection with nature? Peace of mind? Well, you shouldn’t. Various studies have proven that windows are, in fact, very...

2024 Flag Football Tournament Stirs Up Competition

2024 Flag Football Tournament Stirs Up Competition
Abby Ballinger '24, Wick Sports Editor March 19, 2024

The 2024 Flag Football tournament was one for the ages. The first semifinal match, Juniors vs Freshmen, went down to the wire. The Freshmen scored an opening drive touchdown before adding another on the...