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
The Student Association Executive Board draws a Class Act raffle ticket during the Spartan Pride Assembly on April 25. Faculty members gave out raffle tickets to students who demonstrated Class Act tenets during the week leading up to the assembly.
School reinforces Class Act tenets
Rafaella Kolesnik, Features Editor • May 24, 2025
An excavator helps expand sidewalks to provide room for outdoor seating on Shermer Road as part of Northbrook's Downtown Improvement Project 2025, scheduled to be completed by the end of June.
Downtown Northbrook under renovation
Ruby Werber, Executive News Editor • May 24, 2025
Juniors Ethan Camp (left) and Joe Rozenblat compete in the final round of the Illinois Debate Coaches Association State Championship against Glenbrook South on March 3 at the Renaissance Hotel. The team won the tournament, with judges voting 4-1 in their favor in the final round.
Debate duo claims state title
Arpi Kirakosian and Emma Silshtut • May 24, 2025
OpEd
Senior Nikhil Mitra has spent time throughout the year mentoring younger Torch students. Leadership can be demonstrated by anyone, regardless of title or position.
A six-word message
Nikhil Mitra, Sports Editor • May 24, 2025
Students should try to practice gratitude in every situation instead of letting negativity overpower their thoughts. As a result, one can work more effectively through hardship, developing resilience and grit.
What if I said thank you
Lara White, Executive Sports Editor • May 24, 2025
Students should listen to others’ stories as their perspectives and experiences can create mutual understanding. Pausing to listen to other people can give them a chance to share stories that they would not get to tell otherwise. Graphic by Michelle Andere Anaya, Erin Jeon
Listen close, or it’s lost
Nicole Rogoff, Executive Lifestyle Editor • May 24, 2025
In The Middle
Outrunning fast fashion
Ashley Ahn and Joyce Ng • April 12, 2025
Greenwashing glossary
Jaiden Han, Briella Meltser, and Sunehri Patel • April 12, 2025
Greenwashing
Greenwashing
April 12, 2025
Features
Juniors Jana Ahn and Jaden Ahn (foreground) sit alongside other FCCLA members at the Spartan Pride Assembly on April 25 while being recognized for their success at the state competition. The siblings placed first in the entrepreneurship category, qualifying them for the national competition.
Siblings place first at FCCLA state
Mali Nangia, Features Editor • May 24, 2025
Wisdom from retiring teachers
Wisdom from retiring teachers
Lauren McClamroch and Lucy Orchard • May 24, 2025
Yearbook: from pixels to print
Yearbook: from pixels to print
Erin Jeon and Erin Polatsek • May 24, 2025
Lifestyle
Senior Anna Bozarth frosts a customer’s 18th birthday cake. Bozarth bakes and decorates treats such as cakes and cupcakes for customers that order from her baking business.
Senior builds baking business
Jaiden Han and Lauren Miller • May 24, 2025
Meet me for Italian beef
Meet me for Italian beef
Maribelle Lee, Opinions Editor • May 24, 2025
Clarifying skincare ingredients
Maribelle Lee and Erin Polatsek • March 1, 2025
Sports
Senior Chase Petersen prepares to swing during a game against Maine South on April 24. As of May 14, the team is tied for second in their conference with Maine South and Deerfield.
Baseball powers through losses
Jaden Cho and Cailyn Kelsen • May 24, 2025
Molly Tomlinson, assistant athletic director at Deerfield, introduces herself to boys lacrosse coach Justin Georgacakis on May 10. Tomlinson will take over as athletic director at GBN on July 1.
GBN hires first female athletic director
Natalie Mahoney, Sports Editor • May 24, 2025
Seniors Emma Martinelli (left) and Hannah Yang perform a death spiral after practice on April 27. Martinelli and Yang competed on the United States Teams Elite Junior synchronized skating team, which was the first U.S. team to win an International Skating Union World Junior Synchronized Skating title.
Teams Elite wins gold at Worlds
Kaitlyn Lu and Lara White • May 24, 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