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

Avery Copeland, Executive News Editor, Copy Editor

Avery Copeland (‘24) is the Executive News Editor and a Copy Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (21-22), News Editor (22-23), Copy Editor (22-23).

All content by Avery Copeland
Instead of waiting for peers to reach out to them, students should take initiative and make an effort to communicate with their classmates. Students should recognize the control they have over their circumstances. Graphic by Jaden Cho

A reminder to look inward

Avery Copeland, Executive News Editor
May 25, 2024
A look into the April 8 solar eclipse

A look into the April 8 solar eclipse

Avery Copeland, Executive News Editor
May 25, 2024
AP Language and AP Literature teachers decided to move their classes’ AP exams online this year. College Board plans to move seven more tests fully online next year for all schools that offer those seven classes. Graphic by Alison Chung

AP English exams transition to digital format

Avery Copeland and Nikhil Mitra
February 24, 2024
Students work together during their Performance Skills class. Performance Skills is the only drama class running this semester due to low enrollment in drama classes. Photo by Avery Copeland

Fine arts battles low enrollment

Avery Copeland, Executive News Editor
December 23, 2023
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.

Keep heart rates hidden

Avery Copeland, Executive News Editor
November 11, 2023

Unearthing air quality troubles

Avery Copeland and Maddie Farbman
October 7, 2023

Surveying sweets of the North Shore

Avery Copeland, News Editor
May 19, 2023
Health data inputted into period tracking apps may be stored in a cloud server and shared with third parties. Graphic by Carly Erlich

Period tracking apps pose privacy concerns

Avery Copeland and Rana Khan
April 15, 2023
A new approach to recycling plastic

A new approach to recycling plastic

Avery Copeland, News Editor
February 18, 2023
Unpurchased curly fries sit on the cafeteria shelves at the end of Lunch 3 on Nov. 30. Quest Food Management Services tracks the trends of food purchased to minimize the amount of leftover food. Photo by Nora Skiest

Unpacking unpurchased cafeteria food

Avery Copeland, News Editor
December 17, 2022

Junior mines prime numbers, strikes gold

Avery Copeland, News Editor
November 5, 2022
Stop the body commentary

Stop the body commentary

Avery Copeland, News Editor
October 1, 2022
Running into the main gym, Shield captain Bryce Wolf (right) accompanies other Shield captains to lead the school through cheers at the Loyalty Day assembly on Sept. 2. The Shield is a new club replacing the Down to the River Squad and Spartan Spirit Squad, and participants attend as many school-sponsored events as possible.

New club boosts school spirit

Avery Copeland and Maddie Farbman
October 1, 2022
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’

Avery Copeland, Staff Writer
April 9, 2022
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