The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
Honoring 2020 as the Year of the Rat, buildings and homes are adorned with lanterns. “Rat people” are considered witty, imaginative and adaptive.

Aw Rats, Another New Year?

Rayna Wuh, Staff Member • February 13, 2020

3...2...1...Happy New Year! As the clock struck midnight, people across the country celebrated the start of the new decade. Gathered at large parties alongside friends and family, some people made resolutions...

Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights movement and inspired others even after his death in 1968. Martin Luther King Jr’s exhibit is located in the DuSable Museum of African American History.

Beyond the Basics of Black History

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief • February 13, 2020

The History of Black History Feb. 1, 1865 marked a monumental time in United States history, especially for African Americans. On this day, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the 13th Amendment,...

41 Hoops: The Girls Basketball Team and Their Success

Sarah Bennett, Staff Member • December 23, 2019

For the Libertyville girls varsity basketball team, the number 41 seems to show up everywhere. Members of the team recall multiple times when the number 41 just began to appear out of nowhere, starting...

Sporting success after high school

Christian Roberts • December 16, 2019

Throughout the years, Libertyville High School has been a gateway for many athletes to continue their athletic careers. Featured below are a few athletes who have graduated from LHS and moved onto Division...

In 2018, Common Sense Media found that 57 percent of teens were often distracted from homework, and 54 percent said they ignored their friends to pay attention to social media.

ProcasTECHnation

Claire Salemi, Editor-in-Chief • December 15, 2019

You are just about to start working on your essay that is due tomorrow, but then you hear a buzz, and you see that @wildkoulentes_memes has shared a post on Instagram. You get sucked down the rabbit hole:...

Beartown by Fredrik Backman was introduced into the World Literature Honors curriculum this year and has become a favorite for many students.

Cracking Open the Curriculum

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member • December 13, 2019

It’s the first day of school. You walk into your English classroom and take a seat. After a few moments, the bell rings. Your teacher walks to the front of the classroom and begins to explain the year’s...

Takeoff: Future Pilots of LHS

Moira Duffy, News Editor • December 13, 2019

Most current seniors at LHS are in the midst of college applications, looking to further their study in areas such as business, engineering, education, psychology and more. Among possible majors and...

No Cap, Recap. Top Ten 2010 Trends

Rayna Wuh, Lilly Williams, and Cali Lichter • December 13, 2019

How To Make Hot Chocolate Brownies

Sayre Debruler, Staff Member • December 6, 2019

YIELDS: 1 CUP PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINS TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 40 MINS INGREDIENTS FOR THE CUPS 1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on box 10 oz. mini marshmallows FOR THE TOPPING 1/3...

A group of 24 LHS students, led by M. Guiard, travelled to France where they spent the majority of the trip learning about the culture and mastering the language. They stayed with local families and were immersed in the french culture

Going Global

Sayre DeBruler, Staff Member • November 14, 2019

You’ve just arrived in a new country. This is a completely new experience for you, and you can’t wait to start exploring. The only problem: you don’t speak the native language; this makes you nervous....

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