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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

Camus is a 20th-century Algerian-French philosopher, author and journalist

The Absurd Beauty of Albert Camus

Andrew Benoit, Opinion Editor November 30, 2019
“If we believe in nothing, if nothing has any meaning and if we can affirm no values whatsoever then anything is possible and nothing has any importance.”-Albert Camus
Official rankings of Libertyville Water Fountains

Official rankings of Libertyville Water Fountains

Christian Roberts November 15, 2019

Libertyville High School is home to 30 water fountains. Some provide cold water, some spew lukewarm water, some don’t work at all and some I couldn’t even find. With so many fountains to choose from,...

While a teacher could be the one to single students out for a wrong answer or for giving an “I don’t know” answer, the feeling of embarrassment afterwards is often magnified by the condescending attitude of peers, making students feel much worse overall.

Public shaming: all pain, no gain

Amanda Black, Managing Editor November 14, 2019

We’ve all seen that photo of the kid from the 1950s sitting in the corner of a classroom with a dunce cap on his head. Although few schools still use public shaming in such a blatant fashion, other,...

The Drops of Ink staff generally agreed that Thanksgiving should be celebrated with family and lots of food, not by focusing on the pilgrims’ accomplishments. People should be educated and informed about what actually happened in the discovery of the New World.

Should We Celebrate Thanksgiving?

November 14, 2019

Since before any Drops of Ink staff member was born — possibly even before their ancestors had immigrated to America — the fourth Thursday of November has been celebrated across America to remember...

Redesigning the Currency

Ian Cox, Layout and Design Editor November 14, 2019

Many Americans no longer care about physical money like bills or coins. As time goes on, more and more people turn to digital currency, through cards and services like Apple Pay or Venmo.  While...

Members of the Chicago Teachers Union march during their recent strike.

CTU betrays Chicago teachers

Andrew Benoit, Opinion Editor November 9, 2019

There is an important thread throughout history, especially in American history, of class struggle and the power of labor. Although this thread is rarely explored in classrooms across the country, it is...

The bowl on the left is the berry bowl, which includes strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, honey and granola with the addition of peanut butter. The bowl on the right is a customized bowl.

Life is short, lick the bowl: a review of Lolo’s Bowls

Sara Bogan, Staff Member November 6, 2019

Drizzled with honey and perfected with bananas and tart strawberries, the refreshing Berry Divine açai soft serve is filled with the satisfying crunch of granola. This açai treat is none other than...

The Final Cut- Dr. Strangelove and K-Breezy

Andrew Benoit, Opinion Editor October 29, 2019

https://soundcloud.com/andrew-benoit-303117704/the-final-cut-dr-strangelove-and-k-breezy Welcome to The Final Cut, Drops of Ink's movie podcast! Your host is Andrew Benoit, and this episode's co-host...

Civility in an Age of Anger

Staff Editorial October 24, 2019

There’s no denying that people in our country are angry. Right now, we are living in an age of polarization where more moderate viewpoints are becoming increasingly overshadowed by the growing clamor...

The News in Cartoons

The News in Cartoons

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member October 24, 2019

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