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

Erica Rader, News Editor, Distribution Editor

Erica Rader (‘27) is a News Editor and a Distribution Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous Positions: Staff Writer (24-25).

All content by Erica Rader
Senior Sophie Wenk dribbles the ball in GBN's home game against Lake Forest on Aug. 26. The Spartans won 3-2.

Glenbrook teammates turned rivals

Lauren McClamroch and Erica Rader
October 4, 2025
Investonomics sponsor Matthew Laufenberg helps freshman Aiden Barder invest on MarketWatch, a stock market simulation game on March 12. The club began meeting for the first time this school year.

Students help approve new clubs

Erica Rader, Staff Writer
April 12, 2025
By constantly purchasing trendy products, teens contribute to unnecessary waste production. Students should value products for their function rather than succumbing to constantly changing trends.

Consumerism is so last season

Erica Rader, Staff Writer
April 12, 2025
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