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

Mali Nangia, Features Editor

Mali Nangia (‘26) is a Features Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous Positions: Features Editor and Website and Social Media Editor (24-25) and Staff Writer (23-24).

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During a Spartan Seminar activity, Amy Goldsmith, multi-tiered systems of supports coordinator (right), speaks with a student. The seminar curriculum was designed to advise on resources, topics and skills necessary to succeed.

Spartan Seminar supports freshmen

Mali Nangia and Maya Zhuk
October 4, 2025
Juniors Jana Ahn and Jaden Ahn (foreground) sit alongside other FCCLA members at the Spartan Pride Assembly on April 25 while being recognized for their success at the state competition. The siblings placed first in the entrepreneurship category, qualifying them for the national competition.

Siblings place first at FCCLA state

Mali Nangia, Features Editor
May 24, 2025
The feelings associated with having a crush on someone are triggered by the release of neurotransmitters in the brain. Norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin are responsible for the arousal, motivation and pleasure experienced when developing a crush.

Deciphering crush chemistry

Mali Nangia and Vivien Brennan
April 12, 2025
Seniors Atchaya Muthupalaniappan (left), Martín Sarmiento (center) and junior Jonathan Byrne listen to a question during a Scholastic Bowl match against Vernon Hills on Jan. 30. The team won by 30 points to bring their season record to 7-2.

Buzzing in on Scholastic Bowl

Lauren Miller and Mali Nangia
March 1, 2025
Can you beat a Scholastic Bowl Member?

Can you beat a Scholastic Bowl Member?

Mali Nangia and Lauren Miller
March 1, 2025
Winter break wonderland

Winter break wonderland

Arpi Kirakosian, Mali Nangia, and Nicole Rogoff
December 21, 2024
Sipping Seasonal Shakes

Sipping Seasonal Shakes

Mali Nangia, Features Editor
November 9, 2024
Kelly McClearn, girls cross country coach (front), leads the team through push-ups at practice on Sept. 20. McClearn also runs with the team at practice in addition to her CrossFit training.

Teacher builds confidence with CrossFit

Lucy Orchard and Mali Nangia
October 8, 2024

Fed up with microplastics

Kaitlyn Lu and Mali Nangia
April 13, 2024
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