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

Erin Jeon, Executive Graphics Editor, Lifestyle Editor

Erin Jeon (‘26) is the Executive Graphics Editor and Lifestyle Editor, and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (23-24).

All content by Erin Jeon
Students should listen to others’ stories as their perspectives and experiences can create mutual understanding. Pausing to listen to other people can give them a chance to share stories that they would not get to tell otherwise. Graphic by Michelle Andere Anaya, Erin Jeon

[Photo] Listen close, or it’s lost

Nicole Rogoff, Executive Lifestyle Editor
May 24, 2025
Students should try to practice gratitude in every situation instead of letting negativity overpower their thoughts. As a result, one can work more effectively through hardship, developing resilience and grit.

[Photo] What if I said thank you

Lara White, Executive Sports Editor
May 24, 2025
Yearbook: from pixels to print

Yearbook: from pixels to print

Erin Jeon and Erin Polatsek
May 24, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Alex Gerstein feels fulfilled after publishing an issue of the Torch. Students should take pride in their own efforts rather than seeking validation from others.

[Photo] The truth about tangible talents

Alex Gerstein, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 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.

[Photo] Students help approve new clubs

Erica Rader, Staff Writer
April 12, 2025
Junior Kate Dalinka opens a window to combat the heat in the dance studio during poms practice. Research suggests that elevated classroom temperatures can impede focus.

[Photo] Hot classrooms may hinder learning

Arpi Kirakosian and Emma Silshtut
March 1, 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
Junior Kumi Wong (left) and senior Aubrey Chiemmongkoltip remove invasive trees at Somme Woods with Protecting our Planet and Water 1st. Like invasive trees, AI harms the environment through resource consumption.

Artificial intelligence poses environmental risk

Erin Jeon and Ruby Werber
March 1, 2025
It is essential that students learn media literacy in order to navigate a world that is growing more dependent on technology. Misinformation can appear in many forms, which makes media literacy necessary to discern the truth.

[Photo] Get schooled, not fooled

March 1, 2025
Marisa Chi

[Photo] Venturing to local vegan restaurants

Hannah Yoon, Executive Opinions Editor
March 1, 2025

Where the hours go…

Erin Jeon, Rafaella Kolesnik, and Maribelle Lee
December 21, 2024
Screenshot 2024-12-20 at 3.40.16 PM

[Photo] Winter break wonderland

Arpi Kirakosian, Mali Nangia, and Nicole Rogoff
December 21, 2024
CrosswordPuzzle

[Photo] Crossword: wonderful winter activities

Erin Polatsek and Ruby Werber
December 21, 2024
Senior Erica Yoo plays the drums while rehearsing choreography for the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. Yoo has been performing with the Chicago Korean Dance Company’s youth group since her freshman year.

[Photo] Dancers perform in Chicago parade

Rafaella Kolesnik, Features Editor
November 9, 2024

Torch earns All-American recognition

Erin Jeon, Lifestyle Editor
November 11, 2024
Students' attention spans may be negatively affected by increased time watching short-form content. AP Psychology teacher Sarah Ilie has noticed students struggling to focus on longer assignments and discussions.

[Photo] Focusing in on shrinking attention spans

Jaiden Han, Features Editor
November 9, 2024
Finding the perfect color match

Finding the perfect color match

Erin Jeon, Lifestyle Editor
October 8, 2024
Sophomore Olivia Park decorates a window at Paint the Town for Mental Health Advisory Board. Both the SEL survey and the Mental Health Advisory Board seek to support student well-being.

[Photo] SEL Benchmark data drives district decisions

Joyce Ng, News Editor
October 8, 2024
Sun exposure can result in long-term complications, like melanoma and wrinkled skin. In the short term, sun exposure when the UV index is high can cause blistering and dehydration if proper protection is not used.

[Photo] Tanning’s toll on health

Nicole Rogoff and Lexi Tarter
May 25, 2024
Junior Mya Gerstein reads a radio script during the speech showcase. Gerstein placed first at the IHSA Speech State Final in Radio Speaking on Feb. 17. Photo by Arpi Kirakosian

Junior places first at speech state in Radio Speaking

Erin Jeon and Arpi Kirakosian
April 13, 2024
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