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
Mapping the midterms
Mapping the midterms
Vineet Mitra, Molly Nicoll, Erica Rader, Lillian Yim, Lucas Zhang, and Stacy Zhang • October 31, 2026
Social media news overtakes traditional news
Social media news overtakes traditional news
Hannah Varkey and Aria Abdul • October 31, 2026
Private school network Alpha School uses AI for personalized learning with no teachers. Alpha School is evaluating the Roycemore school in Evanston as a potential future school location.
AI evolves in education
Maayan Goldenstein and Erica Rader • October 31, 2026
OpEd
It can be easy to obsess over school and overlook making memories that could last after high school. Torch editors Ellie Edsey (left) and Elle Laughlin find balance by eating ice cream after ballet practice instead of always prioritizing homework.
Happy to procrastinate
Ellie Edsey • October 31, 2026
Voicing opinions may seem daunting, but speaking up is important because it can introduce new perspectives. Sharing hot takes of the day with other opinions editors allows Torch editor Lucy Chang to face and overcome her aversion to conflict.
Taking on the hot seat
Lucy Chang • October 31, 2026
Excessive complaining over minor annoyances can inadvertently dilute attempts to bring light to important issues. Being intentional about topics one chooses to complain about enables them to seek change rather than wallowing in problems.
Complaining stinks
Vivien Brennan and Elle Laughlin • October 31, 2026
In The Middle
Northbrook through the years
Anabel Cho and Lyla Kahn • October 31, 2026
Welcome to Northbrook's 125th year!
Welcome to Northbrook’s 125th year!
October 31, 2026
The suspense of superstitions
Lucy Chang and Carly Nicoll • September 26, 2026
Features
Checking in on chewing gum
Bryce Bavier and Jocelyn Cameron • October 31, 2026
Northbrook’s notables
Riley Hirsch • October 31, 2026
Novel facts about Northbrook
Maya Zhuk • October 31, 2026
Lifestyle
Autumn attractions
Ashley Ahn and Elle Mackey • October 31, 2026
Spooky screens for sensitive souls
Ilana Kroner and Linda Podbielski • October 31, 2026
Cast members rehearse the opening number for the fall musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The musical is scheduled to run on Oct. 1, 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. along with a performance at 2 p.m. on Oct. 3.
Be part of the bee
Ellie Edsey and Rachel Rabinovich • September 26, 2026
Sports
Senior Aislinn Barry finishes the 200-yard freestyle relay at Glenbrook North. The team ended with a time of 1:44.74 and placed first in the event. Evanston won against GBN with a final score of 100-76.
Girls swim competes without divers
Sasha Ship • October 31, 2026
Lisa Raju (left), co-president of the Glenbrook North Booster Club, closes the concession stand for the last time of the regular football season on Oct. 16, before the William Lutz Stadium renovations take place. The renovations are scheduled to begin on Nov. 1 and the last day for athletes to use the stadium is scheduled to be April 23.
Stadium scores renovations
Lucy Chang and Jocelyn Kooistra • October 31, 2026
The Ultras supports the football team during the Homecoming game against Maine East on Oct. 9. In addition to bigger sporting events, the Ultras has the goal of supporting teams that have smaller student attendance.
Ultras spark spartan spirit
Elle Laughlin and Carly Nicoll • October 31, 2026