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

Natalie Mahoney, Sports Editor

Natalie Mahoney (‘26) is a Sports Editor and Distribution Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (23-24).

All content by Natalie Mahoney

Keys to gameday success

Natalie Mahoney
November 9, 2024
It is important that students find outlets to relieve their stress when academics and extracurriculars become overwhelming. One way to do so is by finding comforting spaces to alleviate some of the burdens students face.

Thank you to my messy room

Natalie Mahoney, Sports Editor
November 9, 2024
Northbrook business owner Serah Cicek stands in front of Bean Bar, a new coffee restaurant she plans to open in January. Bean Bar is located on Cherry Lane in downtown Northbrook.

[Photo] Spilling the beans on new coffee restaurant

Lauren McClamroch and Lauren Miller
November 9, 2024
Senior Cray Paich blocks a Rolling Meadows opponent on Sept. 13. The Spartans lost 42-34. Linemen work during the offseason to build their strength. Photo by Cailyn Kelsen

Linemen crucial to team success

Natalie Mahoney, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
Devices and social media can distract students from their schoolwork and activities. Students should take advantage of the new phone policy to focus on their most urgent tasks, which will allow them time to relax outside of school. Graphic by Maribelle Lee

Stop the phony focus

Natalie Mahoney, Sports Editor
October 5, 2024
Senior Raj Selvaraj plays football and basketball. He has noticed the skills he has aquired from both sports transfer to the other, which improves his overall athleticism. Photo by Lara White

Complementary sports benefit athletes

Natalie Mahoney, Staff Writer
April 13, 2024
Trash and food left in common work areas may attract cockroaches. To prevent unwanted interactions with cockroaches, students should clean up after themselves. Graphic by Alison Chung

Cockroaches, you bug me

Natalie Mahoney, Staff Writer
April 13, 2024
Safety Day had all eight blocks in one day for a shortened amount of time to discuss safety procedures for each class and extra time for safety drills and an assembly. Decreased student attendance and repetitive conversations about safety plans made this day less engaging and effective than it could have been. Graphic by Erin Jeon.

Safety Day becomes ‘Skip Day’ for some

Natalie Mahoney, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023
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