The official site of the Torch, the student-run newspaper at Glenbrook North High School.

Torch
The official site of the Torch, the student-run newspaper at Glenbrook North High School.

Torch
The official site of the Torch, the student-run newspaper at Glenbrook North High School.

Torch
News
Deputy superintendent R.J. Gravel (left) meets with superintendent Charles Johns in the main office on Jan. 31. Gravel is scheduled to assume the role of superintendent on July 1, 2025.
District appoints new superintendent
Joyce Ng and Nikhil Mitra • March 1, 2025
Junior Kumi Wong (left) and senior Aubrey Chiemmongkoltip remove invasive trees at Somme Woods with Protecting our Planet and Water 1st. Like invasive trees, AI harms the environment through resource consumption.
Artificial intelligence poses environmental risk
Erin Jeon and Ruby Werber • March 1, 2025
Junior Kate Dalinka opens a window to combat the heat in the dance studio during poms practice. Research suggests that elevated classroom temperatures can impede focus.
Hot classrooms may hinder learning
Arpi Kirakosian and Emma Silshtut • March 1, 2025
OpEd
Speak loud if noise abounds
Speak loud if noise abounds
Rafaella Kolesnik, Features Editor • March 1, 2025
It is essential that students learn media literacy in order to navigate a world that is growing more dependent on technology. Misinformation can appear in many forms, which makes media literacy necessary to discern the truth.
Get schooled, not fooled
March 1, 2025
Pain isn’t a punchline
Vivien Brennan, Staff Writer • March 1, 2025
In The Middle
Unmasking mechanics of propaganda
Jaden Cho and Kaitlyn Lu • March 1, 2025
Propaganda
Propaganda
March 1, 2025
Picking up propaganda clues
Rafaella Kolesnik, Features Editor • March 1, 2025
Features
Seniors Atchaya Muthupalaniappan (left), Martín Sarmiento (center) and junior Jonathan Byrne listen to a question during a Scholastic Bowl match against Vernon Hills on Jan. 30. The team won by 30 points to bring their season record to 7-2.
Buzzing in on Scholastic Bowl
Lauren Miller and Mali Nangia • March 1, 2025
Dave Revsine’s (Class of ‘87) senior photo. During his time at Glenbrook North, Revsine participated in broadcasting, Speech Team, theater and served as vice president of Senior Class Board.
Alumnus serves as Big Ten Network host
Nicole Rogoff, Executive Lifestyle Editor • March 1, 2025
Senior Erica Yoo plays the drums while rehearsing choreography for the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. Yoo has been performing with the Chicago Korean Dance Company’s youth group since her freshman year.
Dancers perform in Chicago parade
Rafaella Kolesnik, Features Editor • November 9, 2024
Lifestyle
Clarifying skincare ingredients
Maribelle Lee and Erin Polatsek • March 1, 2025
Marisa Chi
Venturing to local vegan restaurants
Hannah Yoon, Executive Opinions Editor • March 1, 2025
Custom cookie express
Custom cookie express
Lauren Miller, Opinions Editor • December 21, 2024
Sports
Madness behind the bracket
Madness behind the bracket
Lauren McClamroch, Sports Editor • March 1, 2025
Junior Devin Lee prepares to serve during a club volleyball practice. While playing, Lee often grunts to help exert more force on the ball. (Graphic by Jaiden Han)
Grunting for gains
Jaiden Han and Lara White • March 1, 2025
Boys bowling places fifth at state
Boys bowling places fifth at state
Lara White, Executive Sports Editor • March 1, 2025
Trending Stories
The hypocritical culture created between genders puts girls down no matter what their interests are. It is everyones responsability to end the constant scrutiny of the women around them. Let girls exist. Graphic by Baeyoung Yoo

The ridicule of the teenage girl

Rehearsing for Shrek, senior Kyle MacDonald (right) and Glenbrook South senior Alicia Penepacker practice blocking. The musical is scheduled to open April 28. Photo by Claire Satkiewicz.

Behind the scenes of ‘Shrek’

In an illustration of a scene from “Nomadland,” the main character, Fern, walks across a campground at sunset. The movie won two Golden Globes and was nominated for several Oscar categories. Graphic by Baeyoung Yoo

‘Nomadland’: a different American dream

When students are not allowed to use the bathroom during class, they may grow uncomfortable and be unable to concentrate on their work. Students should be allowed to use the restroom when they feel it is necessary. Graphic by Baeyoung Yoo

When I have to go, I really do have to go