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
News
Crossword: wonderful winter activities
Crossword: wonderful winter activities
Erin Polatsek and Ruby Werber • December 21, 2024
Senior Reese Anetsberger (left), pictured above in last year’s state tournament, helped lead this year’s team to a third-place finish in state by beating Latin School of Chicago 2-0. Anetsberger was named the 2024 Illinois Offensive Player of the Year.
Field hockey finishes third at state
Jind Kaur and Natalie Mahoney • December 21, 2024
Neel Gandhi, Student Association Executive Board President (left), talks with a Jewel-Osco customer about donating to Charles D. Owen High School. The Student Association raised over $4,000 from customers shopping at Jewel-Osco and Sunset Foods.
Students rally support for hurricane relief
Joyce Ng and Ruby Werber • December 21, 2024
OpEd
Teenagers shouldn't resist embracing holiday traditions out of fear of being judged by others. We must choose to act in ways that make us happy rather than appealing to a norm.
Don’t fear holiday cheer
Lauren Miller, Opinions Editor • December 21, 2024
Constructive criticism contributes to our growth. We should be direct when offering feedback because doing so makes our suggestions more impactful and effective.
Stop the sugarcoating
December 21, 2024
The language we choose is a reflection of who we are. Instead of mindlessly using profanity, we should be conscious of how our words influence the way others perceive us.
Speak with purpose
Jaiden Han, Features Editor • December 21, 2024
In The Middle
Torch by the numbers
Jaden Cho, News Editor • December 21, 2024
Recent Torch triumphs
Emma Silshtut, Features Editor • December 21, 2024
Behind The Headlines
Behind The Headlines
December 21, 2024
Features
Senior Erica Yoo plays the drums while rehearsing choreography for the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. Yoo has been performing with the Chicago Korean Dance Company’s youth group since her freshman year.
Dancers perform in Chicago parade
Rafaella Kolesnik, Features Editor • November 9, 2024
Local veterans share service stories
Local veterans share service stories
Jaden Cho, News Editor • October 8, 2024
Alumna Claire Satkiewicz (‘23) holds up a souvenir from the Democratic National Convention. During the convention, speakers like U.S. Senator Cory Booker and presenters from other countries presented to the Illinois delegation each day at breakfast.
Alumna attends DNC as youngest Ill. delegate
Kaitlyn Lu, Executive Features Editor • October 8, 2024
Lifestyle
Custom cookie express
Custom cookie express
Lauren Miller, Opinions Editor • December 21, 2024
Winter break wonderland – Christkindlmarket recommendations
Arpi Kirakosian, News Editor • December 21, 2024
Winter break wonderland
Winter break wonderland
Arpi Kirakosian, Mali Nangia, and Nicole Rogoff • December 21, 2024
Sports
Exploring home court advantage
Exploring home court advantage
Nikhil Mitra and Lauren McClamroch • December 21, 2024
Senior Kai Nakamura demonstrates a reverse roundhouse kick at the dojo Hu Shin Kai on Nov. 13. His father, who coaches him, owns the dojo.
Senior trains with karate pros
Kaitlyn Lu, Executive Features Editor • December 21, 2024
Editors Lara White (left) and Kaitlyn Lu practice their punches with senior Kai Nakamura. Lu and White attended a beginner class led by Nakamura on Nov. 12. Photos taken by Kaitlyn Lu and Lara White
Torch tries karate
Kaitlyn Lu and Lara White • December 21, 2024
Trending Stories
The hypocritical culture created between genders puts girls down no matter what their interests are. It is everyones responsability to end the constant scrutiny of the women around them. Let girls exist. Graphic by Baeyoung Yoo

The ridicule of the teenage girl

Rehearsing for Shrek, senior Kyle MacDonald (right) and Glenbrook South senior Alicia Penepacker practice blocking. The musical is scheduled to open April 28. Photo by Claire Satkiewicz.

Behind the scenes of ‘Shrek’

In an illustration of a scene from “Nomadland,” the main character, Fern, walks across a campground at sunset. The movie won two Golden Globes and was nominated for several Oscar categories. Graphic by Baeyoung Yoo

‘Nomadland’: a different American dream

When students are not allowed to use the bathroom during class, they may grow uncomfortable and be unable to concentrate on their work. Students should be allowed to use the restroom when they feel it is necessary. Graphic by Baeyoung Yoo

When I have to go, I really do have to go