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
Students walk through the upstairs hallway which used to display flags above its lockers. All flags were taken down after a student ripped a Palestinian flag off of the wall.
Flags taken down after complaints
Marissa Fernandez • May 25, 2024
The buzz around this summer's cicada emergence
Maddie Farbman and Faith Sharpe • May 25, 2024
Junior Lily Slutzky explains an activity at a Students Demand Action meeting on April 16. During the meeting, students wrote postcards encouraging Virginia residents to consider the issue of gun violence when voting in their primary. Photo by Lara White
Youth voters often sway elections
Sunehri Patel, News Editor • May 25, 2024
OpEd
Devices and social media can distract students from their schoolwork and activities. Students should take advantage of the new phone policy to focus on their most urgent tasks, which will allow them time to relax outside of school. Graphic by Maribelle Lee
Stop the phony focus
Natalie Mahoney, Sports Editor • October 5, 2024
Crying in the bathroom can be a refuge for some students and may also allow them to alleviate their emotional pain and process difficult feelings. Because bottling up feelings can be overwhelming, students should shed tears when they feel it is necessary. Photo by Avery Copeland
A tearful goodbye to the bathrooms
Maddie Farbman, News Editor • May 25, 2024
Torch editor Marissa Fernandez attempts to do homework while her siblings distract her. Even though moments like these may seem like a nuisance, they can create the best memories. Photo by Avery Copeland
Embrace the unexpected
Marissa Fernandez, Executive Opinions Editor • May 25, 2024
In The Middle
Microplastics
Microplastics
April 13, 2024
Food products
Jaden Cho, Editor-at-Large • April 13, 2024
Fed up with microplastics
Kaitlyn Lu and Mali Nangia • April 13, 2024
Features
Working as a teacher’s aide at Greenbriar Elementary School, senior Maddie Cole meets with fifth-grade teacherp Jessica Sliepka to prepare for a class lesson about science. Students in the Teaching Internship course lead students, grade assignments and teach lessons.
Students step in to teach
Kaylie Adelman and Hannah Yoon • May 25, 2024
Junior Jake Lawrence plays Valorant, an online team-based, tactical game. Lawrence plays on a semiprofessional Valorant team that plays games like Pictionary and Gartic Phone to bond.
Junior shoots for virtual victory
Kaitlyn Lu and Ruby Werber • May 25, 2024
Sophomore Sam Hartman feeds crackers to pigs at Historic Wagner Farm. Hand-feeding is a way for caregivers to bond with pigs. Hartman joined the Glenview Clovers 4-H club at Historic Wagner Farm where she trained, cleaned and cared for a pig during the summer until it was auctioned off. Photo by Cailyn Kelsen
Tails of caring for a pig
Rafaella Kolesnik and Lauren McClamroch • April 13, 2024
Lifestyle
Berry sweet summer treats
Berry sweet summer treats
Alex Gerstein, Opinions Editor • May 25, 2024
Digesting pre and probiotics
Rana Khan and Ellie Erlich • May 25, 2024
Sun exposure can result in long-term complications, like melanoma and wrinkled skin. In the short term, sun exposure when the UV index is high can cause blistering and dehydration if proper protection is not used.
Tanning’s toll on health
Nicole Rogoff and Lexi Tarter • May 25, 2024
Sports
Alumnus Jason Kipnis (‘05) low-fives sophomore Ethan Bass while he walks to first base in a home game against Yorkville on April 20. Kipnis is a two-time MLB All-Star and spent nine seasons playing for Cleveland and one season for the Chicago Cubs. Photo by Lara White
Alumnus Jason Kipnis returns
Lara White, Sports Editor • May 25, 2024
Boys tennis focuses on depth, teamwork
Boys tennis focuses on depth, teamwork
Dani Gichner and Cailyn Kelsen • May 25, 2024
Girls water polo wins with defense
Girls water polo wins with defense
Euben Ko and Nikhil Mitra • May 25, 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