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, Opinions Editor, Distribution Editor, Copy Editor

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

All content by Marissa Fernandez
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

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
While some people feel that “living in the moment” is by spending time away from technology, some people have a different viewpoint. Using a phone’s camera is one way to capture life in a memorable, concrete way. Graphic by Alyssa Sanchez

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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