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
U.S. and TikTok seal the deal
U.S. and TikTok seal the deal
Ilana Kroner and Joyce Ng • February 28, 2026
Confronting teen dating violence
Jaiden Han and Maribelle Lee • February 28, 2026
As part of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Project, two Tesla batteries are being installed outside of the fieldhouse. After the initial cost is recouped, the batteries are expected to bring in about $500,000 to District #225 annually.
District implements solar energy
Elle Laughlin, Opinions Editor • February 28, 2026
OpEd
While following trends solely due to popularity can be harmful, there are also benefits to the bandwagon effect. Others joining a popular cause can create community and foster genuine interest.
Bring on the bandwagon
February 28, 2026
Many students have developed an overreliance on AI to complete their work and solve their problems. The more that students turn to AI at every inconvenience, the more they jeopardize the ability to think for themselves.
Stop letting AI write your life
Vivien Brennan, Opinions Editor • February 28, 2026
Editorial Cartoon: Missed morning messages
Editorial Cartoon: Missed morning messages
Erin Jeon, Lifestyle Editor • February 28, 2026
In The Middle
Chicago catalog
Charlotte Cohen and Maya Zhuk • February 28, 2026
Concerts
Concerts
February 28, 2026
Safety setlist
Ellie Edsey, Lifestyle Editor • February 28, 2026
Features
At the Glenbrook South main gym, the Titan Dome, are editors Joyce Ng (left) and Molly Nicoll, Glenbrook North students who take classes at GBS.
Doing double duty at North and South
Joyce Ng and Molly Nicoll • December 13, 2025
Recording a “Call Out Podcast” episode, junior David Artz addresses common teenage mental health questions on Nov. 14 in the Glenbrook North broadcasting studio. The podcast is available on Spotify and Youtube, and new episodes are released on Fridays.
Podcaster advocates for awareness
Vivien Brennan, Opinions editor • December 13, 2025
During her lunch block, junior Carla Konrad (right) goes out to eat with Phoenix Clement on Oct. 9. Konrad has spent time trying new restaurants with her friends and participating in school activities like cross country and Lookbook.
From Germany to GBN
Ashley Ahn, Editor-at-Large • November 1, 2025
Lifestyle
Finding calm in creative hobbies
Finding calm in creative hobbies
Lauren McClamroch, Executive Sports Editor • February 28, 2026
Nearsightedness, or myopia, causes distant objects to appear blurry while close-up objects remain clear. Experts predict that 50 percent of the world population will be myopic by 2050.
Seeing the strain in students’ eyes
Lucas Zhang, News Editor • February 28, 2026
Frosted Favorites
December 16, 2025
Sports
Girls basketball prepares for playoffs
Anabel Cho and Lucy Orchard • February 28, 2026
At the Great Lakes Team Championships on Jan. 31, sophomore Zara Dibra (left) participates in a bout. GBN beat the Libertyville and Vernon Hills High School fencing team with a total of 29 touches.
Glenbrook fencing stays sharp
Ashley Ahn and Mali Nangia • February 28, 2026
Senior Claire Dillon executes a jump float serve during a conference game against New Trier on Oct. 15, 2025. Before the serve, Dillon performed her ritual of bouncing and spinning the volleyball.
Sports rituals influence performance
Carly Nicoll • February 28, 2026