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
El Niño is predicted to create warmer and drier weather in Chicago this winter. This phenomenon has generally occured every three to seven years due to changes in temperature at the equator. Graphic by Maribelle Lee
El Niño may make winter warmer
Nora Skiest, News Editor • November 11, 2023
Torch wins first place national design award
Kacie Moon, Staff Writer • November 11, 2023
Emails inform students, guardians of absence
Ruby Werber, News Editor • November 11, 2023
OpEd
Publicly displaying students’ heart rates in P.E. classes may cause embarrassment and stress for those who have a different heart rate than their peers. Teachers should respect the privacy of students by no longer projecting student heart rates and instead showing students their heart rate individually. Graphic by Rafaella Kolesnik.
Keep heart rates hidden
Avery Copeland, Executive News Editor • November 11, 2023
Student participation in sports betting can lead to a gambling addiction, but many do not know how to ask for help. Both parents and the school must be aware of this addiction and help raise awareness.
Editorial: All in to address gambling
November 11, 2023
Safety Day had all eight blocks in one day for a shortened amount of time to discuss safety procedures for each class and extra time for safety drills and an assembly. Decreased student attendance and repetitive conversations about safety plans made this day less engaging and effective than it could have been. Graphic by Erin Jeon.
Safety Day becomes 'Skip Day' for some
Natalie Mahoney, Staff Writer • November 11, 2023
In The Middle
Sports Betting
November 11, 2023
Courtside view of the action
Jada Glazebrook • November 11, 2023
Stakes raised when high school students partake in sports betting
Rana Khan, Chris Andreou, and Nikhil Mitra • November 11, 2023
Features
Seniors Aaron Marks (left) and Landon Lauter pose outside of Halas Hall in Lake Forest after working at Soldier Field on Oct. 22. Marks and Lauter arrived at Halas Hall at around 5:30 a.m. and returned around 7 p.m.
Scoring jobs with the Chicago Bears
Kaylie Adelman, Executive Lifestyle Editor • November 11, 2023
Junior David Kang holds a deer carving as he stands with some members of his service trip to Ethiopia. Kang received the carving as a thank you from the church members he served in Ethiopia. Photo by Lara White
Junior serves others in Ethiopia
Cailyn Kelsen and Lara White • October 7, 2023
Sitting in front of shoes he has sold, junior Jonah Howard throws a pair of Air Jordans. Howard has been working on his business for one and a half years. Photo by Ruby Werner
Sneaking a peek at shoe reselling
Ruby Werber, News Editor • October 7, 2023
Lifestyle
Attacking snack time
Attacking snack time
Cailyn Kelsen, Sports Editor • November 11, 2023
Diving into ice baths
Jaden Cho and Hannah Yoon • November 11, 2023
Senior Pierson Stringer models the shirt he designed for rapper Lil Baby in 2022. Stringer started to design clothes for celebrities, such as tour and album merchandise, during his freshman year.
Senior designs clothes for celebrities
Maddie Farbman, News Editor • November 11, 2023
Sports
Senior Madison Beach (right) runs upfield during the state final against New Trier at Lake Forest on Oct. 28. Beach plans to continue her field hockey career at Duke University next fall. Photo by Lara White
Field hockey team goes global
Sunehri Patel and Lara White • November 11, 2023
Students sail with GBS team
Alex Gerstein, Opinions Editor • November 11, 2023
The Glenbrook field hockey team follows junior Reese Anetsberger (left) and senior Madison Beach as they embrace a New Trier opponent at the state final on Oct. 28. Photo by Lara White
Glenbrook team beats New Trier for state win
Jada Glazebrook, Sunehri Patel, and Lara White • November 11, 2023
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

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