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
How-to health center
How-to health center
Ashley Ahn and Riley Hirsch • September 26, 2026
NEED2KNOW
NEED2KNOW
September 26, 2026
GoGuardian employs a 24/7 content filter using a combination of block lists with defined categories and an AI analysis component.
District deploys GoGuardian software
Lillian Yim and Lucas Zhang • September 26, 2026
OpEd
Keep summer simple
Elle Laughlin, Managing Editor • September 26, 2026
Torch editors Linda Podbielski (left) and Erica Rader reminisce on the 2026-2027 S.A. Board election in April. Podbielski and Rader lost the election but continue to demonstrate leadership without the title.
Best thing we never won
Linda Podbielski and Erica Rader • September 26, 2026
Torch Editor Hannah Varkey creates homemade room decorations by drawing on pieces of cardboard. To defy monotony and break free from repetitive habits, students should pursue spontaneity.
Wishing for whimsy
Hannah Varkey • September 26, 2026
In The Middle
The suspense of superstitions
Lucy Chang and Carly Nicoll • September 26, 2026
Superstitions
Superstitions
September 26, 2026
Simplifying superstitions
Bryce Bavier and Charlotte Cohen • September 26, 2026
Features
Everyday chemical exposures
Everyday chemical exposures
Ilana Kroner and Maya Zhuk • September 26, 2026
Performing in the first color guard routine of the season, senior Sophia Klein throws an angle toss with her flag. Using skills from diverse athletic backgrounds, like martial arts and gymnastics, color guard members are able to create unique choreography.
Catching up with color guard
Vineet Mitra and Sammi Saperstein • September 26, 2026
Student puppets take center stage
Student puppets take center stage
Mali Nangia and Erica Rader • May 20, 2026
Lifestyle
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
Attendance at movie theaters has dropped as people continue to watch movies on streaming services at home. Movie theaters have raised ticket prices to compensate.
Screening the decline of movie theaters
Anabel Cho and Maayan Goldenstein • September 26, 2026
Journey to junk journaling
Journey to junk journaling
Erin Jeon, Lifestyle Editor • May 20, 2026
Sports
Women are more susceptible to ACL tears because they have an angled femur, a smaller ACL notch and are more quad dominant. Graphic by Vivien Brennan
Female athletes more prone to ACL tears
Jocelyn Kooistra and Hannah Varkey • September 26, 2026
Junior Andrew Wetter competes in the 4-mile relay at The Brooks Dual meet. Glenbrook North won 25-33 against Glenbrook South at GBS on Aug. 25.
Racing to reach season goals
Lyla Kahn and Lauren Yoon • September 26, 2026
Defense closes in on junior Anthony Sanchez during the Varsity Football game against Highland Park on Sept. 4. Glenbrook North and Highland Park are both members of the new Central Division. Glenbrook North lost to Highland Park 42-7.
CSL kicks off new division
Jocelyn Cameron and Sasha Ship • September 26, 2026