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
Streetlights in Downtown Northbrook display banners with a new Village tagline “True North.” The new brand was implemented to attract businesses and people to Northbrook. Photo by Micah Shulman
Northbrook unveils new brand
Micah Shulman, News Editor • May 19, 2023
French citizens protest new retirement age
French citizens protest new retirement age
Faith Sharpe, Features Editor • May 19, 2023
Freshman Andriana Kavchuk (left) and junior Alina Belei fled Ukraine last fall. Belei left with her mom, and Kavchuk stayed in an underground bomb shelter for hours after the first night of the Russian invasion. Photo by Abby Shapiro
Teens flee war in Ukraine
Abby Shapiro, Lifestyle Editor • May 19, 2023
OpEd
When students only interact with their social circles, they lose out on forming other relationships. Students cannot gain new perspectives if they do not engage with their classmates. Graphic by Kaitlyn Lu
Editorial: Burst out of social bubbles
May 19, 2023
Banned books and threats to gender inclusivity are some of the topics the Torch has covered this year. Newspapers are vital to our democracy because they inform about important issues that would otherwise be left unheard. Photo by Chase Goldstein
Tell the stories that matter
Rohan Mitra, Editor-in-Chief • May 19, 2023
Senior Kate Leverenz warms up as Meghan Bargar, assistant girls soccer coach, observes Leverenz. Female athletes can see women as role models in sports by having female coaches. Photo by Jada Glazebrook
Support female coaches in sports
Kate Leverenz, Managing Editor • May 19, 2023
In The Middle
Sugar
April 15, 2023
Processing alternatives to sugar
Kaitlyn Lu and Emma Silshtut • April 15, 2023
The bitterness within sugar addiction
Nicole Rogoff and Helena Samson • April 15, 2023
Features
Senior Darcy Brudenell sits with fabric, thread and other materials she uses while sewing. Most recently, Brudenell has used the embroidery machine in Glenbrook North’s fashion studio to make custom college merchandise for her peers.
Senior pursues passion for fashion
Kaylie Adelman, Executive Lifestyle Editor • May 19, 2023
Math teacher Karen Fitzsimons and social studies teacher Jerome Hoynes after receiving recognition for their careers at Glenbrook North during the Pride Assembly.
Recognizing retiring staff
Ellie Erlich, Marissa Fernandez, and Emma Hirsch • May 19, 2023
Instructional assistant Sam Alex announces at the varsity softball game on March 20. Alex hosted a radio show interviewing many celebrities including Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and Bill Clinton. Photo by Kate Leverenz
On air with radio host and podcaster
Alex Gerstein, Staff Writer • April 15, 2023
Lifestyle
Unraveling true crime
Anna Morrison, Executive News Editor • May 19, 2023
Surveying sweets of the North Shore
Avery Copeland, News Editor • May 19, 2023
Testing finals study locations
Nora Skiest, News Editor • May 19, 2023
Sports
Badminton
Maddie Grabowski, Executive Sports Editor • May 19, 2023
After losing the first set 25-14, members of the boys volleyball team celebrate scoring during the second set in a game against York on May 5. The team lost this game at the Northside Classic Invite 2-0 but won the other two against Libertyville and Lake Forest later that night. Photo by Abby Shapiro
Boys volleyball improves defense
Chris Andreou , Sports Editor • May 19, 2023
Junior Rachael Rizzi runs with the ball while protecting her stick in a game against DePaul College Prep on April 24. The Spartans lost the game 8-7. Photo by Chase Goldstein
Girls lacrosse sticks to motivation
Chase Goldstein and Rana Khan • May 19, 2023
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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