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Students pick up free meals near the Student Activities Center. Since March 2020, Glenbrook High School District #225 has participated in a federally funded free meal program. Photo by Jenna Amusin
District facilitates free meal program
Jenna Amusin and Audrey Gottschild • February 26, 2021
Dylan Buckner plays during the 2019 Homecoming football game against Glenbrook South. Buckner was the starting varsity quarterback during his sophomore and junior seasons. Photo courtesy of Stuart Rodgers
Remembering Dylan Buckner
Peter Bazianos and Daniel Kim • February 26, 2021
A customer gives his order to Pete Weiss, owner of Little Louie’s. The Barstool Fund recently selected Little Louie’s as a recipient of financial aid. Photo by Brady Rassin
Barstool Fund gives Little Louie’s ‘lifeline’
Brady Rassin, Sports Editor • February 26, 2021
OpEd
Graphic by Theresa Lee
Swapping the negativity for positivity
Theresa Lee, Opinions Editor • February 26, 2021
During SEL instruction in P.E. teacher Jennifer Schultz
SEL: what students need
February 26, 2021
Protesters hold signs at the 2017 Chicago Women’s March. Rather than staying silent and suppressing personal views, it is important to speak up by partaking in meaningful discussions on social issues. Photo by Natalie Sandlow
Silence is not always a virtue
Rachel Cha, Lifestyle Editor • February 26, 2021
In The Middle
Students employees at senior living community eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Maya Fridman and Caitlyn Lofland • February 26, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine Q&A
Molly Parker, Opinions Editor • February 26, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Breakdown
COVID-19 Vaccine Breakdown
February 26, 2021
Features
Laura Ruesch, executive assistant in the Deans’ Office, frosts a white cake using whipped cream frosting for an order. Ruesch began running her baking business from her kitchen in 2014. Photo by Natalie Sandlow
Working at GBN by day, baking by night
Theresa Lee, Opinions Editor • February 26, 2021
COVID-19 around the world
COVID-19 around the world
Lauren Dyer, Managing Editor • February 26, 2021
GBN offers a variety of courses including Anthropology, Architecture Studio, Computer Applications and Plant Science. Electives provide students the opportunity to explore their unique interests. Graphic by Baeyoung Yoo
New perspectives on prospective electives
Lucy Cho and Judy Feng • December 18, 2020
Lifestyle
Chess team checks ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
Chess team checks ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
Judy Feng and Ellie White • February 26, 2021
Junior Baeyoung Yoo applies bleach to the ends of her hair. When dyeing hair at home, it is important to take precautions during and after the process to keep the hair healthy and make the color last. Photo by Baeyoung Yoo
Tips for dyeing your hair without your hair dying
Baeyoung Yoo, Staff Writer • February 26, 2021
Face mask face-off
Face mask face-off
Grace Kang, Editor-at-Large • February 26, 2021
Sports
Sophomore Ryan Cohen warms up for a GBN basketball practice on Feb. 18. Cohen played in-state tournaments with his travel basketball team and currently plays for boys varsity while learning in person. Photo by Alex Garibashvily
Juggling school, sports during COVID-19
Alex Garibashvily and Daniela Shekman • February 26, 2021
GBN
GBN's trophy case
Bella Kahn, Sports Editor • February 26, 2021
Junior Ava Spaniak practices her attacking skills at a volleyball open gym on Feb. 17. Spaniak was a member of the 2019-20 Spartan Athlete Leadership Team, consisting of 30 leaders across all GBN sports. Photo by Jenna Amusin
SALT teaches sportsmanship, leadership
Peter Bazianos, Executive Sports Editor • February 26, 2021
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The official site of the Torch, the student-run newspaper at Glenbrook North High School.
The official site of the Torch, the student-run newspaper at Glenbrook North High School.