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

Claire Satkiewicz, Opinions Editor

Claire Satkiewicz (’23) is an Opinions Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (20-21).

All content by Claire Satkiewicz
While some students may spend their high school years lamenting over what they could have done differently, small celebrations and joyful moments prove far more memorable than regrets and “what ifs” in the long run. Graphic by Maribelle Lee

My one high school regret

Claire Satkiewicz, Opinions Editor
May 19, 2023
Many popular fictional pieces fail to feature a single conversation between two women talking about something other than a man. This falsely tells girls that women’s lives naturally revolve around men. Graphic by Hanning Zhu

Justice for female characters

Claire Satkiewicz, Opinions Editor
February 18, 2023
Students wait for their orders in the Starbucks on Willow Road and Pfingsten Road during a late arrival day on Feb. 9. In part due to staffing issues that make wait times longer, baristas at this location decided to unionize.

Baristas hope to improve store

Maddie Farbman and Claire Satkiewicz
February 18, 2023
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks on the importance of abortion rights last fall. Pritzker signed an act in January to protect health care providers from facing legal consequences after performing abortions.

[Photo] Planned Parenthood sees 354 percent increase in out-of-state abortion patients

Chase Goldstein and Abby Shapiro
February 18, 2023
Senior Emma Larsen decreases the amount of plastic she throws away by bottle bricking. These “bricks” may be used to build a variety of structures, including buildings and benches.

[Photo] A new approach to recycling plastic

Avery Copeland, News Editor
February 18, 2023

Microaggresions: subtle and shameful

Claire Satkiewicz, Opinions Editor
December 17, 2022
The digital SAT is currently being piloted at schools across the country, including Glenbrook North on Sept. 24. The test features a built-in graphing calculator, allows breaks between sections at each student’s pace and allows students to flag questions as they go.

SAT transitions to online test

Claire Satkiewicz and Micah Shulman
November 5, 2022
Shopper’s Find at Northbrook Court holds a sale before the store’s closure. Renovations of the mall have been paused due to COVID-19, but a new plan was requested to be presented to the village in December.

[Photo] Northbrook Court upgrades expected to resume

Anna Morrison, Executive News Editor
November 5, 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.

[Photo] New club boosts school spirit

Avery Copeland and Maddie Farbman
October 1, 2022
Bees deserve distinction, not extinction

Bees deserve distinction, not extinction

Theresa Lee and Claire Satkiewicz
May 20, 2022
In a duet practice, freshman Emma Kattookaran (left) practices Bollywood dancing. Kattookaran, a member of Nazaare North, was practicing for her upcoming performance at Soorya Dance, an Indian dance and music school.

Dance group displays Indian culture

Claire Satkiewicz and Lexi Tarter
April 9, 2022
State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (left) discusses political involvement with Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South students at a coffee shop, Glenview Grind, on Jan. 30. Gong-Gershowitz co-sponsored the TEAACH Act, which will alter the curriculum of Illinois schools to include Asian American history. Photo by Claire Satkiewicz

TEAACH Act in effect this fall

Alicia Amsel and Claire Satkiewicz
February 18, 2022
During a Glenbrook United practice on Dec. 1, players participate in a practice game. Glenbrook United started basketball practices on Oct. 13 in preparation for the state basketball tournament. Photo by Claire Satkiewicz

Glenbrook United prepares for regionals

Kelly Kim and Claire Satkiewicz
December 17, 2021
How to clean up your shoe game

How to clean up your shoe game

Claire Satkiewicz, Opinions Editor
November 12, 2021
During his junior year, senior Henry Burnson switched from a flip phone to a smart phone to help with the adjustment to E-learning. However, he continues to stay away from social media apps such as Instagram. Graphic by Claire Satkiewicz

Zooming in on technology in classrooms

Claire Satkiewicz, Opinions Editor
October 2, 2021
Science teacher Maureen McDonaugh poses with Big Fred in the greenhouse. Fred is one of two Ficus benjamina trees at GBN. Photo by Alex Garibashvily

The roots of Big Fred

Claire Satkiewicz, Staff Writer
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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