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
New principal Mandy Hughes talks with sophomore John Sellas while visiting Glenbrook North. Hughes was appointed principal on Jan. 22 for the upcoming school year. Photo by Karsten Konstant
The principal news on Mandy Hughes
Maribelle Lee and Ruby Werber • April 13, 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 Computer Science class earns award for female enrollment
Habin Park, Staff Writer • April 13, 2024
OpEd
Break free from biases
Marissa Fernandez, Executive Opinions Editor • April 13, 2024
The P.E. self-defense curriculum is the same for both boys and girls, but experiences often differ as most boys learn physical defense techniques while girls may not. All students must receive thorough self-defense education to adequately defend themselves if necessary. Graphic by Hanning Zhu
Danger doesn't discriminate
Lauren Miller, Staff Writer • April 13, 2024
Students who oppose finals may fail to realize that the exams help prepare them for the future. Finals offer students opportunities to discover effective studying methods and develop resilience. Graphic by Marisa Chi
Finals: a necessary evil
April 13, 2024
In The Middle
Microplastics
Microplastics
April 13, 2024
Food products
Jaden Cho, Editor-at-Large • April 13, 2024
Fed up with microplastics
Kaitlyn Lu and Mali Nangia • April 13, 2024
Features
Sophomore Sam Hartman feeds crackers to pigs at Historic Wagner Farm. Hand-feeding is a way for caregivers to bond with pigs. Hartman joined the Glenview Clovers 4-H club at Historic Wagner Farm where she trained, cleaned and cared for a pig during the summer until it was auctioned off. Photo by Cailyn Kelsen
Tails of caring for a pig
Rafaella Kolesnik and Lauren McClamroch • April 13, 2024
Junior Vika Gavrilyuk scuba dives in the North Suburban YMCA pool. She and her father try to take a scuba trip at least once a year, during which they may dive up to 12 times throughout the vacation. They have dived in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico. Photo by Euben Ko
Junior plunges into scuba diving passion
Jaiden Han, Staff Writer • April 13, 2024
Senior Gabriella Carr poses with her study materials for the Illinois Real Estate Exam. Carr plans on taking the exam shortly after high school graduation. After passing the exam, Carr can become a licensed real estate agent. Photo by Ruby Werber
Senior plots our real estate career
Kaylie Adelman • February 24, 2024
Lifestyle
Senior Alex McGarry performs her debut single, “Petals,” in the choir room. McGarry traveled to Nashville to record the song with her producer and songwriters at production studio Zodlounge. Photo by Faith Sharpe
Senior records debut single in Nashville
Emma Silshtut and Hannah Yoon • April 13, 2024
Senior Andrew Burke (left) and junior Maya Spreckman rehearse for their roles in The Prom. Performances of the musical are scheduled to take place from May 1 to May 4 at 7 p.m. in the CPA. Tickets can be purchased online at ShowTix4U (www.showtix4u.com). Photo by Karsten Konstant
Musical spotlights LGBTQ+ story
Lauren Miller, Staff Writer • April 13, 2024
Bakery truck delivers sweets, smiles
Lauren Miller and Nora Skiest • February 24, 2024
Sports
Girls gymnastics
Christine Ebhomielen, Staff Writer • April 13, 2024
Girls basketball
Erin Polatsek, Staff Writer • April 13, 2024
Freshman Ariella Dobin uses the half nelson move on her teammate, sophomore Zoe Handler. The girls wrestle with boys in practice, but this is the first year the girls have competed in all-girls tournaments.
Wrestler finishes fourth in state
Lara White, Sports Editor • April 13, 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

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