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

Nikhil Mitra, Sports Editor

Nikhil Mitra (‘25) is the Sports Editor and has been a member of Torch since his sophomore year. Previous positions: Sports Editor (23-24), Staff Writer (22-23).

All content by Nikhil Mitra
The district intends to provide three new course designations beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Enriched Honors, Accelerated Honors, and College and Career Readiness courses will be offered for the class of 2029.

State passes Accelerated Placement Act

Arpi Kirakosian and Nikhil Mitra
November 9, 2024
Zero-sugar, zero-calorie drinks can negatively impact a person’s health due to the presence of artificial sweeteners. These sweeteners can increase the risk of medical complications like obesity or hypertension.

Opening the tab on “zero” drinks

Maribelle Lee and Nikhil Mitra
October 8, 2024
Girls water polo wins with defense

Girls water polo wins with defense

Euben Ko and Nikhil Mitra
May 25, 2024
Senior Katie Carpenter answers questions during the final round of the varsity state debate tournament. The pair won six rounds leading up to the final. Photo by Marissa Fernandez

Senior debate duo wins second in state

Jind Kaur and Nikhil Mitra
April 13, 2024
AP Language and AP Literature teachers decided to move their classes’ AP exams online this year. College Board plans to move seven more tests fully online next year for all schools that offer those seven classes. Graphic by Alison Chung

AP English exams transition to digital format

Avery Copeland and Nikhil Mitra
February 24, 2024
Directing hateful comments towards athletes and coaches has become a norm at sporting events. Fans should prioritize respect rather than engaging in these toxic behaviors.

Sideline toxic sports behavior

Nikhil Mitra, Sports Editor
February 24, 2024
Lifting the label on pre-workout ingredients

Lifting the label on pre-workout ingredients

Euben Ko and Nikhil Mitra
December 23, 2023

Stakes raised when high school students partake in sports betting

Rana Khan, Chris Andreou, and Nikhil Mitra
November 11, 2023
Freshman Courtney Owen (left) and senior Brianna Owen celebrate together after the team wins a point in a game against Highland Park on Sept. 6. The point contributed to the 26-24 win in the second set with the match ending in a Spartan victory. Photo by Cailyn Kelsen

Girls volleyball features sister duo

Nikhil Mitra and Kacie Moon
October 7, 2023
Junior Ella Panek (right) attempts to steal the ball during a game against Loyola on March 16. Turf can cause cleats to get stuck, increasing the risk of injury to athletes compared to natural grass. Photo by Jiya Sheth

Turf poses positives and negatives

Chris Andreou and Nikhil Mitra
April 15, 2023

Passion starts with a frog and a firecracker

Nikhil Mitra, Staff Writer
February 18, 2023
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