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

Bella Kahn, Executive Lifestyle Editor

Bella Kahn  (‘22) is the Executive Lifestyle Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (19-20), Sports Editor (20-21).

All content by Bella Kahn
During the Pride Assembly, DECA students are recognized for qualifying for the International Career Development Conference, also known as ICDC. Eighteen members qualified for ICDC, which took place from April 23 to April 26 in Atlanta, Ga. Photo by Claire Satkiewicz

DECA brings home international medals

Bella Kahn, Executive Lifestyle Editor
May 20, 2022
The Junior Teams Elite practices at Northbrook Sports Center for their National and World Championship competitions in March. Eight of the team’s 20 skaters are Glenbrook North students and represent the United States at international competitions. Photo by Claire Satkiewicz

Local synchronized skating team second in world

Bella Kahn and Mady Zirlin
February 18, 2022
Some students have difficulty making up P.E. class within the department’s current absence policy. One possible change that can help mitigate the issues that arise from the policy is allowing students to submit a recording of a remote workout. Graphic by Baeyoung Yoo

Health comes before P.E. makeups

Bella Kahn, Executive Lifestyle Editor
December 17, 2021
Multi-sport athletes face less overuse injuries but must be wary of physical exhaustion. Senior Kyle Burke has played hockey since he was five years old and started lacrosse in fourth grade. Graphics by Brady Rassin, Jiya Sheth, Noah Kaufman

Pros, cons for multi-sport athletes

Bella Kahn, Executive Lifestyle Editor
December 17, 2021
Many students attend college after high school, but some choose to enlist in the military. Alumnus Zach Schafer (‘20) joined the military to minimize future college tuition costs. Graphic by Alex Garibashvily

Students choose alternate post-secondary path

Bella Kahn, Executive Lifestyle Editor
November 12, 2021
Senior Maria Roches performs during the Loyalty Day assembly on Sept. 10. The varsity poms team in scheduled to compete in IHSA competitive season for the first time in school history once football season ends. Photo by Jenna Amusin

Poms to compete in first dance season

Bella Kahn, Executive Lifestyle Editor
October 2, 2021
After scoring a goal against Evanston to tie the game 1-1, junior Margy Porta (far left) celebrates with her teammates on May 7. The final score was 2-2, and as of May 21, the team has a record of 9-1-3. Photo by Sarah Boeke

Girls soccer starts strong

Bella Kahn and Ellie Walden
May 28, 2021

Competitive culture: the factors, the effects

Bella Kahn and Saruul-Erdene Jagdagdorj
April 16, 2021
GBN's trophy case

GBN’s trophy case

Bella Kahn, Sports Editor
February 26, 2021
Top sports movies to watch over break

Top sports movies to watch over break

Bella Kahn, Sports Editor
December 18, 2020
Quin Hayes, head boys varsity basketball coach (left), works with players at a contact day on Nov. 4. Hayes was hired in April after six seasons at Saint Viator High School. Photo by Natalie Sandlow

Hayes has lifetime of basketball experience

Morissa Lambert and Bella Kahn
November 20, 2020

Season shifts draw athletes to swimming and diving

Peter Bazianos and Bella Kahn
October 9, 2020
Goalie Cade Bauer practices saves without a stick at Techny Prairie Park and Fields. Bauer said the implementation of VR technology into the lacrosse program would help improve his training. Photo by Dylan Buckner

Varsity lacrosse plans to use virtual reality in practice

Dylan Buckner and Bella Kahn
April 20, 2020
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