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North Korea tensions hit home for some students

Resa Magill, Executive News Editor

May 23, 2013

Senior Younglak Hong displays a photograph of his extended family who lives in Korea. Hong was previously a citizen of South Korea. Photo by Resa Magill. When... READ MORE »»

Editorial: Testing our assumptions

Editorial Board

May 23, 2013

With finals and the June round of standardized testing ahead of us and APs in the recent past, tests are on almost everyone’s mind. And when high-schoolers... READ MORE »»

Same-sex marriage: The Prop. 8 debate

Jessica Hoffen and Varsha John, Executive Features Editor and Executive Copy Editor

May 23, 2013

Question & Answer with Kermit Roosevelt, University of Pennsylvania Professor of Law In 2009 two California couples attempted to file for marriage... READ MORE »»

GBN alumnus makes jump to Northwestern

Matt Coleman and Zach Hamer, Sports Editor and Managing Editor

May 23, 2013

Then-GBN guard Chris Collins (‘92) goes up for a shot in the super-sectional game against Stevenson at Northwestern University. Collins is now returning... READ MORE »»

Scheyer named to Coach K’s staff

Matt Coleman and Zach Hamer, Sports Editor and Managing Editor

May 23, 2013

GBN alumnus Jon Scheyer (‘06) goes up for a jump shot in a game against Lawrence North High School. Scheyer led GBN to a state title in 2005. Torch file... READ MORE »»

Ending the school year with motivation

Caroline Rabin, Page Editor

Senior Grace Kim knows how grueling it can be to work when summer break is right around the corner. When the sun is out and warm, Kim said she can feel all of her motivation... read story

May 23, 2013 • 0 comments

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Facebook: the new funeral

Ryan Spector, Staff Writer

Graphic by Julia Machado I have attended a funeral every day after school. How?  I simply listen to the chattering of clicks and watch my password of small black dots align,... read story

May 23, 2013 • 0 comments

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Hidden disorders

Maddy Placik and Caroline Rabin, Executive Lifestyle Editor and Page Editor

Anxiety In early September, senior Jessica Rubin was diagnosed with panic disorder, a type of anxiety, after having a series of panic attacks. According to psychologist Joel... read story

April 12, 2013 • 0 comments

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Q&A with Matt Needham

Senior Matt Needham reacts to a shot against Benet Academy on May 1. The team overcame an early deficit to win the game 13-9. Photo by Zach Zilber. Q: Having been through... read story

May 23, 2013 • 0 comments

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