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
District adds health center to North
Vivien Brennan and Lauren Yoon • May 20, 2026
Reading proficiency declines nationally
Reading proficiency declines nationally
Ilana Kroner and Molly Nicoll • May 20, 2026
The week of April 12, GBN tested an autonomous floor cleaning device in the building. The devices are intended to be a permanent addition to the school.
GBN tests robots cleaners
Maya Zhuk and Charlotte Cohen • May 20, 2026
OpEd
Faces of Torch’s past
Lucy Orchard, News Editor • May 20, 2026
Torch editors Joyce Ng (left) and Arpi Kirakosian used to see Ng’s car, "Brenda," as simply a method of transportation from one place to the next. Kirakosian and Ng now value the memories they make together rather than just the destinations they are heading to.
Bye bye, Brenda
Arpi Kirakosian and Joyce Ng • May 20, 2026
Despite looking forward to future independence, Torch editor Natalie Mahoney realizes how much support her parents provide her. It is Important to thank the people who guide us towards our futures.
Taste of independence
Natalie Mahoney, Managing Editor • May 20, 2026
In The Middle
Slang
Slang
April 11, 2026
Varied vocab
Lucas Zhang, News Editor • April 11, 2026
Spilling the tea on slang
Lyla Kahn and Carly Nicoll • April 11, 2026
Features
Student puppets take center stage
Student puppets take center stage
Mali Nangia and Erica Rader • May 20, 2026
Mini-memoirs from the Class of '26
Mini-memoirs from the Class of ’26
Lauren McClamroch and Linda Podbielski • May 20, 2026
With her escort Parker Incledon, junior Lily Moore dances at the White and Red Ball on Feb. 28. The ball represents a coming of age for high school girls and raises funds for charitable foundations.
Student embraces debutante tradition
Charlotte Cohen and Rachel Rabinovich • April 11, 2026
Lifestyle
Journey to junk journaling
Journey to junk journaling
Erin Jeon, Lifestyle Editor • May 20, 2026
Biting into bingsu
Biting into bingsu
Anabel Cho, Sports Editor • May 20, 2026
Eating chocolate around the clock
Ilana Kroner and Elle Mackey • April 11, 2026
Sports
During the bounce portion of her workout, Torch editor Ellie Edsey does jumping jacks while holding ankle weights. Bounce and sculpt combines a cardio workout on a mini-trampoline with strength training.
Torch tries bounce and sculpt
Ellie Edsey, Lifestyle Editor • May 20, 2026
Senior Juliette Zhou serves during a conference game against New Trier on April 23. The team won its fifth consecutive conference title this season.
Badminton snatches sectionals
Maribelle Lee and Lucy Orchard • May 20, 2026
D1 Spartans
Jocelyn Kooistra and Elle Laughlin • May 20, 2026