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

Marissa Fernandez, Executive Opinions Editor, Copy Editor

Marissa Fernandez (‘24) is the Executive Opinions Editor and a Copy Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (21-22), Opinions Editor (22-23), Copy Editor (22-23).

All content by Marissa Fernandez
Students walk through the upstairs hallway which used to display flags above its lockers. All flags were taken down after a student ripped a Palestinian flag off of the wall.

Flags taken down after complaints

Marissa Fernandez
May 25, 2024
Torch editor Marissa Fernandez attempts to do homework while her siblings distract her. Even though moments like these may seem like a nuisance, they can create the best memories. Photo by Avery Copeland

Embrace the unexpected

Marissa Fernandez, Executive Opinions Editor
May 25, 2024

Break free from biases

Marissa Fernandez, Executive Opinions Editor
April 13, 2024
National data confirms grade inflation

National data confirms grade inflation

Marissa Fernandez and Rana Khan
February 24, 2024

Antisemitism, Islamophobia increase

Marissa Fernandez and Faith Sharpe
December 23, 2023
A digital footprint encompasses all information accessible on the Internet about an individual. Colleges generally only have access to public information about a person, and they usually cannot access private or deleted posts. Graphic by Carly Erlich

Study shows 23 percent of colleges view applicants’ social media profiles

Marissa Fernandez and Nicole Rogoff
November 11, 2023

Resisting climate-triggered distress

Marissa Fernandez, Executive Opinions Editor
October 7, 2023
Math teacher Karen Fitzsimons and social studies teacher Jerome Hoynes after receiving recognition for their careers at Glenbrook North during the Pride Assembly.

Recognizing retiring staff

Ellie Erlich, Marissa Fernandez, and Emma Hirsch
May 19, 2023
Black Student Union members senior Lexi Singer (left) and sophomore Imelia Thompson discuss AP African American Studies in a meeting on March 14. Photo by Marissa Fernandez.

Nationwide controversy surrounds new AP class

Marissa Fernandez and Sunehri Patel
April 15, 2023
Some college acceptance rates have decreased because students are applying to more schools and available freshman spots remain relatively similar.

Inside college admissions

Marissa Fernandez and Nora Skiest
February 18, 2023

Beating student burnout

Marissa Fernandez, Opinions Editor
December 17, 2022
Sophomore Juliet Frum races at the conference meet on Oct. 15, where she placed first and finished with a time of 17:25 for the 3-mile race. At sectionals, Frum finished with a time of 16:53, placing second while also breaking the school record.

[Photo] Sophomore places second in state

Maddie Grabowski, Executive Sports Editor
December 17, 2022
In the last 100 meters in the varsity 3-mile race, junior John Ihrke (right) outruns his competitor at the conference meet on Oct. 15. Ihrke finished seventh with a time of 15:38. Photo by Jiya Sheth.

Boys cross country finishes season

Marissa Fernandez and Lexi Tarter
November 5, 2022
The new way to ‘live in the moment’

The new way to ‘live in the moment’

Marissa Fernandez, Opinions Editor
October 1, 2022
Many foods and beverages, such as those emphasized in this photo, contain hidden caffeine. Consistently consuming caffeine over the recommended limit can lead to overstimulation and insomnia.

Uncovering the impacts of hidden caffeine

Marissa Fernandez and Abby Shapiro
October 1, 2022
Going retro

Going retro

Marissa Fernandez, Dani Gichner, Rana Khan, and Abby Shapiro
April 9, 2022
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