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

Elle Laughlin, Opinions Editor

Elle Laughlin (‘27) is an Opinions Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous Positions: Staff Writer (24-25).

All content by Elle Laughlin
The One Book, One Northbrook program selected Brendan Slocumb's "Symphony of Secrets" for this year's events. Fifty copies of the book were donated by the Northbrook Public Library to GBN and were free for students while supplies lasted.

Library program cultivates community

Ashley Ahn and Elle Laughlin
October 4, 2025
By reading books in English class, junior Elle Laughlin has opened herself up to new perspectives. Rather than reducing a book to a tedious assignment, students should consider its value.

Don’t overlook books

Elle Laughlin, Opinions Editor
October 4, 2025
Senior Chloe Zhu holds the stuffed elephant she received after speaking about youth climate activism at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29. In her speech, Zhu shared her experience drafting an Illinois bill advocating for climate education in schools.

Senior attends UN conference

Erin Jeon and Elle Laughlin
April 12, 2025
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