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

Drew Mutchnik, Sports Editor

Drew Mutchnik (‘22) is the Executive Advertising Editor, a Sports Editor, and a Distribution Editor and has been a member of Torch since his sophomore year. Previous positions: Advertising Editor (20-21), Distribution Editor (20-21), News Editor (20-21), Staff Writer (19-20)

All content by Drew Mutchnik
During a practice, freshman Troy Kaneshiro warms up by rallying short-court with a partner. As of May 9, Kaneshiro has a record of 14-2 in doubles matches. Photo by Jiya Sheth.

Boys tennis anticipates state run

Drew Mutchnik, Sports Editor
May 20, 2022
Junior NJ Gott reps out bench presses in his basement gym. Earlier this school year, Gott employed a bulking and cutting diet in order to increase muscle mass. Photo by Kate Leverenz

Athletes build up by bulking, cutting calories

Drew Mutchnik, Sports Editor
February 18, 2022

GBN players lead GBS field hockey in state

Drew Mutchnik, Sports Editor
December 17, 2021
After an announcer calls his number, senior Matt Karis flexes one of the mandatory poses during his first bodybuilding competition. Karis placed fourth in the teen division, competing at Jefferson High School in Rockford on Oct. 9. Photo by Drew Mutchnik

Senior bodybuilder bulks up

Drew Mutchnik, Sports Editor
November 12, 2021
Quarterback Murphy Mulvihill throws for over 200 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-16 win against Taft on Aug. 27. After sustaining a head injury his freshman season, Mulvihill switched from middle linebacker and running back to free safety and quarterback. Photo by Alicia Amsel

Running back to the field as QB

Drew Mutchnik, Sports Editor
October 2, 2021
Before the opening face-off against Highland Park on May 6, Justin Georgacakis, head boys lacrosse coach, talks with his players. Georgacakis has implemented various team bonding exercises such as paintball. Photo by Alex Garibashvily

Lacrosse coach stresses team culture

Drew Mutchnik, News Editor
May 28, 2021
During a weekly Mental Health Advisory Board virtual meeting, junior Rachel Harris participates in a discussion about the board's scheduled prevention week. The student-driven board was created to eliminate stigma around mental health. Photo by Audrey Gottschild

Mental Health Advisory Board created

Drew Mutchnik and Kelly Kim
April 16, 2021
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, visitors and students walk around Harvard University's campus. Harvard used SAT Subject Tests, which will be discontinued in June 2021, as a part of their admissions process. Photo by Theresa Lee

College Board discontinues subject tests, essay

Drew Mutchnik and Rachel Cha
February 26, 2021
Picking the pecking order of chicken sandwiches

Picking the pecking order of chicken sandwiches

Drew Mutchnik, News Editor
December 18, 2020
Members of Orchesis rehearse outdoors for the virtual Orchesis show. Some experts have predicted that cold weather will result in more people gathering indoors, which would make it easier for COVID-19 to spread. Photo by Ellie White

Cold weather predicted to increase number of COVID cases

Drew Mutchnik and Lucy Cho
November 20, 2020
Students line up to take the ACT at Glenbrook North on Sept. 12. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, GBN held an additional school day ACT on Tuesday Oct. 6. The Oct. 6 ACT was only available for the Class of ‘21. Photo by Rachel Katz.

GBN responds to lack of ACT availability

Drew Mutchnik, News Editor
October 9, 2020

Science class offers alternative grading system

Drew Mutchnik, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
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