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

Ruby Werber, News Editor

Ruby Werber (‘25) is the Executive News Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: News Editor (23-24) and Staff Writer (22-23).

All content by Ruby Werber
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
Crossword: wonderful winter activities

Crossword: wonderful winter activities

Erin Polatsek and Ruby Werber
December 21, 2024

Digesting the effects of processed foods

Lucy Orchard and Ruby Werber
November 9, 2024
Junior Lila Gallinson (right) puts her phone into a phone caddy before Spanish class. Spanish teacher Leslie Rathunde said putting phones away has been an easy routine to get into and helps students focus on schoolwork.

New phone policy targets distraction

Ruby Werber, Executive News Editor
October 8, 2024
Junior Jake Lawrence plays Valorant, an online team-based, tactical game. Lawrence plays on a semiprofessional Valorant team that plays games like Pictionary and Gartic Phone to bond.

Junior shoots for virtual victory

Kaitlyn Lu and Ruby Werber
May 25, 2024
New principal Mandy Hughes talks with sophomore John Sellas while visiting Glenbrook North. Hughes was appointed principal on Jan. 22 for the upcoming school year. Photo by Karsten Konstant

The principal news on Mandy Hughes

Maribelle Lee and Ruby Werber
April 13, 2024

Student influencer reels in the fame

Alex Gerstein, Ava Lehtman, and Ruby Werber
February 24, 2024

AI Benefits

Ruby Werber, News Editor
January 8, 2024

Emails inform students, guardians of absence

Ruby Werber, News Editor
November 11, 2023
Sitting in front of shoes he has sold, junior Jonah Howard throws a pair of Air Jordans. Howard has been working on his business for one and a half years. Photo by Ruby Werner

Sneaking a peek at shoe reselling

Ruby Werber, News Editor
October 7, 2023
Seniors Hannah Dalinka (left) and Jack Miller perform their dramatic duet at the Speech Showcase & Awards Night on March 14. They placed fourth in their event at the IHSA Speech State Final on Feb. 18. Photo by Ruby Werber

Speech team places sixth in state

Nora Skiest and Ruby Werber
April 15, 2023
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