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
Torch earns All-American recognition
Erin Jeon, Lifestyle Editor • November 11, 2024
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
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.
Spilling the beans on new coffee restaurant
Lauren McClamroch and Lauren Miller • November 9, 2024
OpEd
Students should stay home when sick to give themselves time to recover and prevent spreading illness. Those who attend school when sick should take precautions to ensure they do not infect others.
Editorial: Sick students, stay home
November 9, 2024
Students’ scores are reflective of individual efforts and should not be compared as a means of validating one’s own accomplishments. Sharing scores encourages unnecessary competition and makes it difficult for students to appreciate their achievements.
Do not ask me how I did
Alex Gerstein, Editor-in-Chief • 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
In The Middle
Processed Foods
Processed Foods
November 9, 2024
Understanding additives
Maribelle Lee, Opinions Editor • November 9, 2024
Digesting the effects of processed foods
Lucy Orchard and Ruby Werber • November 9, 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
Turn on Torch Tunes
Turn on Torch Tunes
Joyce Ng, News Editor • November 9, 2024
Sipping Seasonal Shakes
Sipping Seasonal Shakes
Mali Nangia, Features Editor • November 9, 2024
A shopper looks at discount signs near the entrance of a department store. Discounts are commonly implemented by marketing teams to appeal to consumer psyche and encourage impulsive purchases.
The psychology behind impulsive purchases
Cailyn Kelsen, Sports Editor • November 9, 2024
Sports
The girls golf team poses with their IHSA State Championship trophies at Glenbrook North on Oct. 30. The team is the first in school history to win back-to-back state championships in any sport.
Girls golf makes history at state
Jind Kaur, Lifestyle Editor • November 9, 2024
Photo of junior Alex Lee.
Golfer places 13th at state
Emma Silshtut • November 9, 2024
Keys to gameday success
Natalie Mahoney • November 9, 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