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Brooke Smurlick

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer

Brooke is a staff writer for The Torch. She is a junior in her second year on The Torch staff. Brooke is a member of the National Honor Society. Her interests include cooking and watching Netflix.

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Former child star Jeanette McCurdy (right) alleges abuse at the hands of her her mother Debbie McCurdy (left) in her recently released memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died.

Former child star Jeanette McCurdy of iCarly fame details abuse she suffered at hands of her mother and “the creator”

September 20, 2022
In addition to his plan to acquire Twitter, Elon Musks Tesla is introducing a humanoid robot designed to carry out menial chores.

Elon Musk staying public with his attempt to acquire Twitter

May 19, 2022
Floridas universities slow to move to test optional

Florida’s universities slow to move to “test optional”

May 6, 2022
The Betty White Challenge, a fund raising campaign for animal support groups, was launched to honor the actress, a strong supporter of animal causes, after her Dec. 31 death.

Betty White Challenge raises millions for animal groups

February 14, 2022
Xenobots, living organism robots, are made up of thousands of skin cells from the embryo of the African clawed frog.

Scientists using living organism robots to perform tasks ranging from radioactive waste collection to artery cleaning

January 7, 2022
The $165 million dollar Dune has been met with mixed reviews.

Latest Dune film, despite stunning visuals, becomes tedious

December 2, 2021
SAT and ACT dont have to be nerve-wracking; use these tips

SAT and ACT don’t have to be nerve-wracking; use these tips

November 20, 2021
The latest film version of the classic fairy tale Cinderella stars pop singer Camila Cabello in the lead role.

Latest film version of Cinderella met with mixed reviews

October 6, 2021
Billie Eilishs new album, Happier Than Ever, has been supported by several new music videos and a concert film on Disney+. A world tour to support the album will kick off in 2022.

Billie Eilish’s much anticipated new album, Happier Than Ever, reveals a different side of the popular singer

September 14, 2021
Singer Billie Eilish revealed her new look in a photo spread for Vogue magazine.

Billie Eilish reveals new look ahead of July 30 album release

June 15, 2021
Netflix’s documentary Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal delves into how actors Lori Loughlin (left) and Felicity Huffman (right) relied on William “Rick” Singer (center) to get their undeserving children admitted to top universities.

Netflix documentary Operation Varsity Blues explores how the wealthy subvert the college admissions process

June 8, 2021
Rachel Zegler (left) plays Maria and Ansel Elgort plays Tony in the Steven Spielberg remake of West Side Story, scheduled for release in December of 2021.

West Side Story fans eager for remake’s December release

May 26, 2021
After nearly 30 years together, Daft Punk is calling it quits.

Daft Punk’s 30 years of electronic dance music are over

April 20, 2021
The Weeknd called the Grammy Awards corrupt and called for transparency in the nomination process.

Grammy nominations leave several entertainers angered

March 8, 2021
TikTok influencers Charli and Dixie Damelio angered many followers by hypocritically traveling for a vacation during the pandemic.

TikTok stars under fire for traveling during pandemic

February 20, 2021
Ariana Grandes latest album, Positions, will not disappoint her fan base and should expand it somewhat.

Ariana Grande seeks to expand fan base with Positions

December 24, 2020
Among Us is the latest rage in video gaming

Among Us is the latest rage in video gaming

November 10, 2020
HBOs Watchmen wins 11 Emmy Awards out of 26 nominations; Netflixs Schitts Creek wins nine

HBO’s Watchmen wins 11 Emmy Awards out of 26 nominations; Netflix’s Schitt’s Creek wins nine

September 30, 2020
Lady Gaga won five MTV Video Music Awards on August 30, giving her a total of 18 for her career.

Social justice, Coronavirus, and Lady Gaga dominate the 2020 MTV Music Video Awards

September 9, 2020
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