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
In AP Computer Science Principles, seniors Bradley Jorbin (left) and A.J. Metallo work on their cybersecurity projects. District #225 is currently testing three device monitoring programs intended to supervise students during class.
District pilots device monitoring platforms
Erica Rader and Lillian Yim • April 11, 2026
In a World Languages Honor Society Meeting, juniors Michael Entchev (left) and Tushig Munkhbayar practice calligraphy. Out of the 6,000 to 7,000 languages spoken worldwide, 80 percent of the world's speakers use one of 23.
Language loss leaves lasting impacts
Molly Nicoll and Sammi Saperstein • April 11, 2026
Tuning into Radiothon
Jocelyn Cameron and Vineet Mitra • April 11, 2026
OpEd
Students often limit themselves to subjects they feel a natural inclination toward. This mindset may keep students from being prepared for experiences outside of high school that require critical thinking.
Classes don’t classify you
April 11, 2026
Not so ‘micro’ aggressions
Lillian Yim, Staff Writer • April 11, 2026
Torch editor Linda Podbielski starts a conversation with her server in Chicago. Podbielski frequently engages in conversations with others to create connections and develop a better understanding of their culture.
Talking through travels
Linda Podbielski, Opinions Editor • April 11, 2026
In The Middle
Slang
Slang
April 11, 2026
Varied vocab
Lucas Zhang, News Editor • April 11, 2026
Spilling the tea on slang
Lyla Kahn and Carly Nicoll • April 11, 2026
Features
With her escort Parker Incledon, junior Lily Moore dances at the White and Red Ball on Feb. 28. The ball represents a coming of age for high school girls and raises funds for charitable foundations.
Student embraces debutante tradition
Charlotte Cohen and Rachel Rabinovich • April 11, 2026
In the 2026 Variety Show "Chromatic", senior Hayley Papritz sang an original song while playing piano. Papritz has been writing songs since her freshman year, and her latest single "American Lover" was released this past February.
Senior strums chords to Chicago
Aria Abdul and Bryce Bavier • April 11, 2026
At the Glenbrook South main gym, the Titan Dome, are editors Joyce Ng (left) and Molly Nicoll, Glenbrook North students who take classes at GBS.
Doing double duty at North and South
Joyce Ng and Molly Nicoll • December 13, 2025
Lifestyle
Eating chocolate around the clock
Ilana Kroner and Elle Mackey • April 11, 2026
When students frequently use AI for schoolwork, they suffer repercussions such as a decrease in cognitive function, working memory and critical thinking. Students can strengthen their independent thinking processes by avoiding overreliance on AI.
AI overuse weakens cognitive skills
Anabel Cho and Riley Hirsch • April 11, 2026
Finding calm in creative hobbies
Finding calm in creative hobbies
Lauren McClamroch, Executive Sports Editor • February 28, 2026
Sports
Senior Ben Ovynanyan assists junior Zach Ocampo after a hard hit during the boys lacrosse game against Lake Zurich on April 4. The Spartans lost 14-11 to the Bears.
Brotherhood builds team success
Michael Chung and Maayan Goldenstein • April 11, 2026
Wrestling win
Wrestling win
Rafaella Kolesnik • April 11, 2026
Guess that coach!
Guess that coach!
Linda Podbielski, Opinions Editor • April 11, 2026