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Lollapalooza: The Music Event of the Summer

Lollapalooza: The Music Event of the Summer

Kate Williams ‘25 May 10, 2024

On March 19, you might have seen more phones in the hallway than usual. The reason for this was the drop of the beloved Lollapalooza lineup. Some of this year’s headliners include Sza, Tyler the Creator,...

Fenwick's Maintenance Staff

Maintenance Members of May

Izcalli Rodriguez May 10, 2024

Fenwick’s faculty is not composed solely of its teachers or students but also the hardworking maintenance staff. Fenwick’s maintenance staff consists of Jose Garcia, night building engineer, Rafael...

The Election Rematch.

The Election Rematch.

Adeline Gierstorf '24 May 10, 2024

In November voters will experience déjà vu as they walk into the polls and see the same names as four years ago on the ballot. How did we get here? What does this say about the current state of America?...

Thoughts on a Legacy

Anna Schloss '24 May 10, 2024

“Legacy is what one leaves behind, not necessarily in monetary terms, but in reputation or personal attributes, in beliefs or dreams. I like to see legacy as a positive term, as something one would want...

Senior Spotlight: Final Days of Senior Year

Isabella Bañuelos May 10, 2024

As we foreclose on the 2023-2024 school year, seniors are preparing to head off to their future lives, whether it be college, trade school, or a gap year. Here we lie, reminiscing on all the memories that...

Guess Who?

Guess Who?

Ryann Dawson May 10, 2024

Hi Friars! This is a new game that The Wick has introduced. Here are a few fun and discrete facts for guessing. This faculty or staff member teaches classes and wears many hats in the Fenwick community...

Summer in Chicago

Summer in Chicago

Taylor Branch May 10, 2024

As you most likely already know, Chicago is one of the best cities to spend your summer. It provides an unending list of things to occupy your summer such as concerts, sports events, shopping, and things...

Meaning of St. Patrick’s Day

Emma Slawinski March 5, 2024

Every year, on March 17th, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Why? When Irish immigrants first came to the United States, they were hated. They were seen as poor drunks, but now this Irish holiday is well...

Illustration by Addy Gierstorf '24

Fenwick Doesn’t Have Graduation Caps. No Cap.

Addy Geistorf '24 March 5, 2024

“Many years ago in late May, another class of Fenwick seniors all walked across the stage, received their diploma, and graduated. Then came the moment that everybody waits for. All the seniors threw...

Fenwick Girls' Tennis Aims to Serve Another State Title

Fenwick Girls’ Tennis Aims to Serve Another State Title

Caroline Skoufis October 3, 2023

One of the brightest moments from last year was winning the state championship for the first time in Fenwick tennis history. Everyone can recall the roaring of cheers and applause that bounced off the...

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