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

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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
All content by Alexandra Chertok

Getting the stories

Alexandra Chertok, Executive Opinions Editor
June 1, 2020

Students make impact as essential workers

Alexandra Chertok, Executive Opinions Editor
June 1, 2020
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[Photo] Alumni recall experiences as Spartan mascot

Molly Parker, Opinions Editor
April 20, 2020
Many aspects of high school often become overcompetitive as we compare our GPAs, extracurriculars and college admissions. This leads to a toxic, stressful school environment.

How to be the winner of high school: a field guide

Alexandra Chertok, Executive Opinions Editor
February 14, 2020
Senior Alexandra Chertok woke up at 4 a.m. for a week to test her level of productivity in the morning. She concluded she is more productive when doing homework in the morning than at night, but she thought online claims exaggerated the productivity boost of waking up early.

I tried waking up at 4 a.m. for a week

Alexandra Chertok, Executive Opinions Editor
February 14, 2020
Participation trophy culture should go in a box along with old medals and trophies to collect dust in the back of the closet.

We’re not all winners

Alexandra Chertok, Executive Opinions Editor
November 8, 2019

To beef or not to beef

Alexandra Chertok and Lauren Dyer
September 27, 2019

Boys gymnastics team places third at state

Alexandra Chertok, Staff Writer
May 23, 2019

Can we stop pretending?

Alexandra Chertok, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019

We need a resolution revolution

Alexandra Chertok, Staff Writer
February 1, 2019

I tried the Zero Waste lifestyle

Alexandra Chertok, Staff Writer
February 1, 2019

Debating dissection

Alexandra Chertok, Staff Writer
November 2, 2018

Find your filter

Alexandra Chertok, Staff Writer
September 28, 2018
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