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

Rachel Katz, Executive News Editor

Rachel Katz (‘21) has been a member of the Torch since her sophomore year.

Previous positions: Staff Writer (18-19), Distribution Editor (19-20), News Editor (19-20).

All content by Rachel Katz
Some of the best memories of high school are the "little moments" scattered throughout the day that pop up unexpectedly, like when laughter erupts while a broken computer is stuck playing "The Duck Song" on repeat. Graphic by Alex Garibashvily

The best little moments

Rachel Katz, Executive News Editor
May 28, 2021
Following a large group discussion about mental health challenges, senior Aiden Degabli (facing) engages in a smaller discussion with Mental Health trainer Maggie Nash (left). In the training sessions, seniors discussed topics like recovery. Photo by Rachel Katz

Seniors certified in Mental Health First Aid

Rachel Katz and Jenna Amusin
May 28, 2021
In the Zoom Room, a place where Glenbrook staff members’ children can learn remotely during the school day, Angie Nelson, GBS support staff member, works with a staff member’s child. Faculty who wish to bring their children to the room, which is located at GBS, must sign up in advance and pay $5 per block for each child. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Nestos

Childcare accommodation removed

Rachel Katz and Haley Sandlow
February 26, 2021
Look down the road of 2020

Look down the road of 2020

Rachel Katz, Executive News Editor
December 18, 2020
On June 8, 2020, a Black Lives Matter protest, organized by members of The Acorn Collective, was held in Northbrook. The collective is working towards improving racial equity at GBN and GBS. Photo by Natalie Sandlow

District responds to calls for equity

Rachel Katz and Jenna Amusin
November 20, 2020
In a staged photo, senior Sofia Gisiner opens her SEL journal. The journal, full of various prompts and activities, was utilized during SEL instruction to help students reflect on their thoughts and goals. Photo by Natalie Sandlow

Emotional wellness curriculum introduced

Rachel Katz, Executive News Editor
October 9, 2020

Health expert weighs in on socially distant gatherings

Megan Fahrney and Rachel Katz
May 20, 2020

Glenbrook North hires new principal

Rachel Katz, News Editor
May 13, 2020
All states marked with gay pride flags have made efforts to or have enacted laws requiring LGBT inclusive curriculum standards in schools. The Inclusive Curriculum Law will require nondiscriminatory textbooks and LGBT inclusive curriculum for public schools in Illinois. Graphic by Mariel Mudrik

Inclusive Curriculum Law requires LGBT education in classes

Rachel Katz and Lucy Cho
April 20, 2020
A sign outside Basu, coffee bar and Vietnamese eatery, tells customers that parking is reserved for curbside pick-up only. Since Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a mandate forbidding restaurants from serving dine-in customers, Basu has been struggling to obtain revenue. Photo by Sarah Boeke

Local restaurants persevere amid COVID-19 uncertainty

Rachel Katz, Sarah Boeke, and Eli Traub
April 19, 2020

Principal to step down after current school year

Rachel Katz and Ellie White
February 14, 2020

Placement of reserved snow days changed

Matthew Chupack and Rachel Katz
December 13, 2019

Youth-led climate strikes surge across country

Rachel Katz, News Editor
November 8, 2019

Illness strikes e-cigarette users

Rachel Katz and Sarah Boeke
September 27, 2019

8 a.m. school start time adopted for next year

Rachel Katz and Ellie White
April 18, 2019
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