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

Kaitlyn Lu, Executive Features Editor

Kaitlyn Lu (‘25) is the Executive Features Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Executive Graphics Editor (23-24), Features Editor (23-24), Distribution Editor (23-24), Staff Writer (22-23).  

All content by Kaitlyn Lu
Alumna Claire Satkiewicz (‘23) holds up a souvenir from the Democratic National Convention. During the convention, speakers like U.S. Senator Cory Booker and presenters from other countries presented to the Illinois delegation each day at breakfast.

Alumna attends DNC as youngest Ill. delegate

Kaitlyn Lu, Executive Features Editor
October 8, 2024
Junior Jake Lawrence plays Valorant, an online team-based, tactical game. Lawrence plays on a semiprofessional Valorant team that plays games like Pictionary and Gartic Phone to bond.

Junior shoots for virtual victory

Kaitlyn Lu and Ruby Werber
May 25, 2024

Fed up with microplastics

Kaitlyn Lu and Mali Nangia
April 13, 2024
Reviewing noteworthy strategies

Reviewing noteworthy strategies

Kaitlyn Lu, Features Editor
February 24, 2024
Florida's state legislature passed a bill on July 1 requiring public schools to ban cell phone use during class time. Graphic by Maribelle Lee

Florida bans phone usage in class

Maddie Farbman and Kaitlyn Lu
December 23, 2023
In the team’s final game of the season, junior Stefani Pecaro’s flag gets pulled as she attempts to rush the ball downfield in an away game against Deerfield on Oct. 17. Glenbrook North lost the game 16-14 in the first round of the inaugural Central Suburban League Flag Football playoffs. Photo by Faith Sharpe

Flag football pulls off first season

Kaitlyn Lu and Faith Sharpe
November 11, 2023
Principal liaison Ryan Bretag (left) and interim principals Marina Scott (center) and Stephan Bild watch students perform school spirit cheers at the Loyalty Day assembly on Sept. 1. Bretag, Scott and Bild were hired after former principal Jason Markey resigned at the end of last school year. Photo by Emma Hirsch

District appoints interim principals

Kaitlyn Lu and Nora Skiest
October 7, 2023

Processing alternatives to sugar

Kaitlyn Lu and Emma Silshtut
April 15, 2023
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