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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

Social Studies Curriculum Change

Social Studies Curriculum Change

Allie Goldman, Staff Writer October 27, 2016

Beginning in 2017, the Social Studies Department will begin to undergo changes: next year, social studies courses currently available only to certain grade levels will be made accessible to more, and in...

In January the Libertyville DMV is relocating to Lake Zurich.

Libertyville at Loss from Lack of DMV

Maggie Burnetti and Savanna Winiecki October 27, 2016

The Libertyville Department of Motorized Vehicles has recently instituted new changes, including relocating to Lake Zurich along with distributing paper licenses as opposed to plastic. A spokesman for...

Cast members Alex Hibbard-Brown and Patrick Dunleavy run through their lines in an after-school rehearsal.

Lights Up ‘In The Heights’

Rachel Benner, Staff Writer October 27, 2016

  From Nov. 3-5, the Libertyville High School Theatre Department will be presenting its annual fall musical starring LHS students; this year’s production is “In The Heights”. “In The...

Whats Happening Fall Edition

What’s Happening Fall Edition

Maddie Wasser October 27, 2016

Highwood Pumpkin Fest: For the past seven years, Highwood has held an annual pumpkin fest in hopes of defeating the Guinness World Record for most jack-o’-lanterns carved and lit on display (30,581)....

Sightings of creepy clowns have been reported nationwide and has been spreading as Halloween nears.

Clown activity in Lake County

Demi Glusic, Online Editor October 21, 2016

The clown craze that has swept the nation within the past few weeks has also recently hit Illinois and more closely, Lake County, itself. For weeks, authorities state to state have been receiving reports...

Dankleson poses with the Best Buddies club, the audience to his speech last week.

Peter Dankelson Delivers Choose KIND Speech

Rachel Benner, Staff Writer October 18, 2016

On Thursday, Oct. 13, sophomore Peter Dankelson gave a speech advocating for his #ChooseKIND movement at the Best Buddies club meeting. Peter lives with a craniofacial disorder, setting him apart from...

Anna Legutki, president of the LHS Gay Straight Alliance, holds up the pan flag to show pride in her sexuality.

A Look At National Coming Out Day

Kelly Shinnick, Staff Writer October 10, 2016

Twenty nine years ago on Oct. 11, over half a million people marched on Washington D.C. to support lesbian and gay rights. Since then, the day has become a national holiday to advocate lesbian, gay, bisexual,...

This QR code is posted around LHS to encourage seniors to fill out the voter registration form.

Eligible Seniors Can Register for Election at LHS

Savanna Winiecki, Staff Writer September 23, 2016

The 2016 presidential election is approaching and any senior eligible to vote who hasn’t registered can do so here at the convenience of Libertyville High School. Seniors at LHS who turn 18 prior...

New all-gender bathrooms have been added in the foods hallway and other locations throughout LHS.

LHS adds all-gender bathrooms available for use by all students

Luke Ekdahl, Staff Writer September 22, 2016

In recent weeks, new all-gender bathrooms have been installed at Libertyville High School, for the benefit of the LGBT community, as well as for other students who desire more privacy.   The...

An overview of the important and recent international/national news for September 2016.

What’s Happening: September 2016

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer September 22, 2016

    1. Multiple mayors of French cities, such as Nice, brewed up controversy this summer with their bans on burkinis, a popular form of swimwear for Islamic women. The swimsuit is for...

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