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

Rohan Mitra, Editor-in-Chief

Rohan Mitra (‘23) is the Editor-in-Chief and has been a member of Torch since his sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (20-21), News Editor (21-22), Executive Graphics Editor (21-22).

All content by Rohan Mitra
As a part of the “Total Classroom” initiative, maintenance employee Wesley Garbutt replaces an old light with a new LED light. All newly installed lights are planned to have a dimming feature to adjust lighting. Photo by Jiya Sheth.

Classroom modification begins

May 20, 2022
Students are placed in vulnerable and potentially dangerous situations when they ask their peers to wear masks properly. Faculty members are responsible for enforcing proper masking by giving consistent reminders and consequences when students do not follow proper protocols. Graphic by Alex Garibashvily

Faculty, keep students masked

February 18, 2022
Activists protest the captivity of a coyote at the River Trail Nature Center. Northbrook resident Nicole Milan participated in the protest on Feb. 13 and has advocated for the coyotes relocation to a sanctuary. Photo by Alex Garibashvily

Captive coyote sparks activism

February 18, 2022
While listening to holiday music, the brain connects the up-and-down pattern of notes to current experiences and emotions. Upon hearing the music again, those memories are recalled, adding to the special nature of holiday music. Graphic by Baeyoung Yoo

Why does holiday music elicit joy?

December 17, 2021
Without a transitional period between E-Learning and in-person school, students and staff have been struggling to adjust to normalcy. Examining one’s needs can help alleviate symptoms of exhaustion. Graphic by Baeyoung Yoo

Exhaustion complicates return to normal

November 12, 2021
In the bookstore, freshman Ricky Gu picks up Born A Crime by Trevor Noah for his English class. If a students book has a gold sticker, it must be returned at the end of the school year. Photo by Claire Satkiewicz

Textbook purchases undergo major changes

October 2, 2021
In an AP Calculus AB class, math teacher Scott Knapp teaches senior Ryan Smith and her class a lesson on integrals. AP tests for GBN students are scheduled to take place during Administrations 2 and 3. Photo by Natalie Sandlow

AP tests to be administered late May, early June

April 16, 2021
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