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

Chase Goldstein, Executive Opinions Editor

Chase Goldstein (‘23) is the Executive Opinions Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (20-21), Opinions Editor (21-22).

All content by Chase Goldstein
Junior Rachael Rizzi runs with the ball while protecting her stick in a game against DePaul College Prep on April 24. The Spartans lost the game 8-7. Photo by Chase Goldstein

Girls lacrosse sticks to motivation

Chase Goldstein and Rana Khan
May 19, 2023
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks on the importance of abortion rights last fall. Pritzker signed an act in January to protect health care providers from facing legal consequences after performing abortions.

Planned Parenthood sees 354 percent increase in out-of-state abortion patients

Chase Goldstein and Abby Shapiro
February 18, 2023
Teens demonstrate a Jewish wedding on Nov. 20 as a part of Student to Student, a program teaching teens to combat antisemitism by presenting to schools mainly in areas with low Jewish populations. Photo by Noah Kaufman

Local antisemitism persists

Chase Goldstein and Klara Walny
December 17, 2022
Books that are banned in certain parts of the country are displayed for purchase at Barnes & Noble in Deerfield. At the Glenbrook North Library and the Northbrook Public Library, readers have access to books that are banned in other communities. Photo by Chase Goldstein

Banned books silence speech

Chase Goldstein, Executive Opinions Editor
November 5, 2022
In the backyard of Providence Farm, there is a barn where a goat and three dogs reside. Providence Farm is an extended care community where volunteers have the opportunity to work with the animals on the farm and help out in the garden.

Sober home lends local support

Chase Goldstein, Executive Opinions Editor
October 1, 2022

Florida prevents LGBTQ discussion in schools

Sari Goldberg and Chase Goldstein
May 20, 2022
Senior Eva Sadowski competes in a hurdles relay at the Spartan Relays meet on April 1. Her team placed third in the first outdoor meet of the season. Photo by Kate Leverenz

Girls track builds up during indoor season

Chase Goldstein and Karsten Konstant
April 9, 2022

Looking behind the milk label

Alexa Stolyarov and Chase Goldstein
February 18, 2022
Unexamined assumptions are created on a daily basis, often leading to inaccurate conclusions. Considering others’ perspectives may develop empathy and prevent assumptions from solidifying into generalized beliefs. Graphic by Alyssa Sanchez

Examining the unexamined assumptions

Chase Goldstein, Opinions Editor
February 18, 2022
Freshman Juliet Frum races by the soccer fields on Aug. 31 in a dual meet against Glenbrook South. This season, Frum broke the program record for best girls cross country finish at state. Photo by Alex Garibashvily

Freshman races to 17th at state

Jenna Amusin and Chase Goldstein
December 17, 2021
Teacher alumni spotlight: back in the classroom

Teacher alumni spotlight: back in the classroom

Chase Goldstein, Opinions Editor
November 12, 2021
The GBN Symphony Orchestra practices in the CPA lobby instead of the usual orchestra room due to safety precautions. Orchestra directors Rachel Atlas and Aaron Kaplan divided GSO into two groups to maintain social distancing. Photo by Saruul-Erdene Jagdagdorj

Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra divides

Saruul-Erdene Jagdagdorj and Chase Goldstein
October 2, 2021

Perfectionism is not a perfect mindset

Alexa Stolyarov and Chase Goldstein
April 16, 2021
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