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
Students who are not enrolled in a music class are not allowed to participate in the majority of extracurricular music groups. Students should be allowed to audition regardless of their enrollment status in music classes to further pursue their musical passions. Graphic by Alyssa Sanchez

Let students into music groups

Jenna Amusin, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2021
During lunch, students play corn hole outside in the student mall. Students should take advantage of opportunities to engage in activities and events to elevate school mindset. Photo by Alex Garibashvily

Editorial: Adopting the optimistic mindset

October 2, 2021
Some of the best memories of high school are the "little moments" scattered throughout the day that pop up unexpectedly, like when laughter erupts while a broken computer is stuck playing "The Duck Song" on repeat. Graphic by Alex Garibashvily

The best little moments

Rachel Katz, Executive News Editor
May 28, 2021
Graphic by Alyssa Sanchez.

Stand up against Asian hate

Saruul-Erdene Jagdagdorj, Staff Writer
May 28, 2021
Oh no! Your evil teacher assigned a big test the same day as your English paper is due, and your wifi went out! Proceed to access spells to fight the villains and turn your wifi back on. Graphic by Baeyoung Yoo

An ode to Wizard101

Ellie White, Executive Editor-at-Large
May 28, 2021
Photo by Natalie Sandlow

Stop being clothes-minded

Lauren Dyer, Managing Editor
May 28, 2021
Although the two are often equated, weight should not and does not determine one’s beauty. As a society, we need to acknowledge the existence of fatphobia and work to reduce the stigma surrounding fatness. Graphic by Alex Garibashvily

Weight does not determine beauty

Molly Parker, Opinions Editor
May 28, 2021

The curse of the planner

Sarah Boeke, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2021
Photo by Natalie Sandlow

Just one final opinion

Haley Sandlow, Executive Opinions Editor
May 28, 2021

Editorial: A month is not enough

May 28, 2021
Nonbinary athletes may face internal struggles that impact their performance and cause heightened anxiety. Support from teammates, coaches and teachers can provide motivation which helps non-cisgender individuals push past these struggles. Graphic by Alex Garibashvily

No athlete should be left behind

Alex Garibashvily, Lifestyle Editor
April 16, 2021
During Zoom meetings, male students tend to unmute to interrupt female students, making women feel silenced, overlooked and ignored. Male students must stop speaking over female students, and female students should assert themselves and call out those who interrupt them. Graphic by Claire Satkiewicz

Women, it’s time we unmute ourselves

Claire Satkiewicz, Staff Writer
April 16, 2021
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