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

Faith Sharpe, Features Editor

Faith Sharpe (‘24) is a Features Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (21-22), Features Editor (22-23).

All content by Faith Sharpe

The buzz around this summer’s cicada emergence

Maddie Farbman and Faith Sharpe
May 25, 2024
Senior Alex McGarry performs her debut single, “Petals,” in the choir room. McGarry traveled to Nashville to record the song with her producer and songwriters at production studio Zodlounge. Photo by Faith Sharpe

[Photo] Senior records debut single in Nashville

Emma Silshtut and Hannah Yoon
April 13, 2024
Torch editor Faith Sharpe challenged herself to go five days without her phone. Sharpe was more aware of her surroundings and less distracted in classes and conversations without her phone. Graphic by Kaitlyn Lu

Phone-free for five days

Faith Sharpe, Features Editor
February 24, 2024

Antisemitism, Islamophobia increase

Marissa Fernandez and Faith Sharpe
December 23, 2023
In the team’s final game of the season, junior Stefani Pecaro’s flag gets pulled as she attempts to rush the ball downfield in an away game against Deerfield on Oct. 17. Glenbrook North lost the game 16-14 in the first round of the inaugural Central Suburban League Flag Football playoffs. Photo by Faith Sharpe

Flag football pulls off first season

Kaitlyn Lu and Faith Sharpe
November 11, 2023
Students in American Sign Language 1, also known as ASL 1, work together to create questions for a game of "Guess Who?" The class allows students to learn ASL and immerse themselves in Deaf culture. Photo by Nora Skiest

ASL class now offered at school

Faith Sharpe and Hannah Yoon
October 7, 2023
French citizens protest new retirement age

French citizens protest new retirement age

Faith Sharpe, Features Editor
May 19, 2023
The cost of tickets can be determined using dynamic pricing, which is the adjustment of prices based on the demand of tickets. Dynamic prices are decided by the artists and ticket companies. Graphic by Alyssa Sanchez.

Becoming a ticket master

Karsten Konstant and Faith Sharpe
April 15, 2023
Students are more likely to have female teachers at a young age, which can impact their perception of gender roles in education. Teaching at a higher grade level can be seen as more prestigious, which leads to a gender divide in the profession. Graphic by Hanning Zhu

The gender divide in education levels

Faith Sharpe, Features Editor
December 17, 2022

The patriarchy hiding behind gossip

Ellie Erlich and Faith Sharpe
November 5, 2022
Chewing gum can pose positive and negative effects on a person's health. While gum containing sugar can damage teeth, gum containing xylitol, a natural sweetener, can help prevent cavities.

Bursting the bubble on chewing gum

Faith Sharpe and Lexi Tarter
October 1, 2022
During senior Foster Seifert’s art class, he draws a still life picture. In the fall, the artwork of recent graduates is selected for the collection of pieces displayed around the school. Photo by Claire Satkiewicz

Alumni leave behind legacy on the walls

Faith Sharpe, Staff Writer
April 9, 2022
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