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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

 This track ribbon reflects a choice. Junior Amy Bermingham stopped playing soccer so she could join track. Studies show around 70% of athletes quit by the time they finish high school. You are not alone.

Quitting isn’t just for losers

Sarah Wuh, Editor-in-chief March 3, 2023

I grew up with a “quitting is for cowards” mindset. Just like Vince Lombardi says, “Winners never quit, and quitters never win,” right? No matter how grueling or painful something is, you always,...

Asanas, not Appropriation: The importance of conserving the roots of yoga

Rishi Tipparti, Staff Member March 3, 2023

“Yoga is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self.” ― The Bhagavad Gita, 6.20 Breathe in, breathe out. Streamline your drishti, your focus; center your attention on swasa, the breath;...

The tonkotsu ramen (left), chicken katsu ramen (right) and the chicken shoyu ramen (center). The restaurant offers five types of ramens overall.

West Side Ramen Restaurant brings unique and bold flavors to Libertyville

Sophia Jackman, Staff Member February 16, 2023

This year, West Side Ramen opened for business on January, 6th 2023 in Libertyville run by Nick and his brother Theo Dimitriou. It all started on January, 7th 2021, when West Side Ramen opened its doors...

We are the next lost generation.

We are the next lost generation.

January 13, 2023

Our generation has been through a lot. Disregarding comparisons to generations past, it’s clear that Gen Z hasn’t exactly grown up during the most stable time. For those of us currently in high...

A Student Rests their Head on a desk exhausted by the weight of school work. Overwork has been proven to have negative effects on the human body.

Burning Bright… Or Burning Out?

DOI Staff January 13, 2023

Avoid high wattage, turn the light switch on and off infrequently and do whatever you can to prevent overheating: These are all things many people know to implement when trying to avoid burning out lightbulbs...

Coke Zero and Powerade vending machines are located just outside the Gymnasium and Fieldhouse doors.

Official Guide to LHS Drink Vending Machines

Sarah Wuh, Editor-in-chief January 13, 2023

List prices:  $2.00 for Powerades (Blue, Red, Purple) $1.50 for Dasani Water $1.50 for Diet Coke, Sprite Zero, Coke Cherry Zero, Minute Maid Lite, Mello Yello 0, Lemonades    OVERARCHING...

Am I in the wrong? Why our treatment of minimum wage workers is important

Am I in the wrong? Why our treatment of minimum wage workers is important

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor January 13, 2023

It’s a well-known fact that our country would be very different without the countless people who work in the service industry. In fact, according to a 2022 article published by Brookings, four out of...

Bottled Water: Portable, Potable, or Potent?

Bottled Water: Portable, Potable, or Potent?

Haiden Lui, Staff Member January 13, 2023

When I look at people around me, I see them drinking water from plastic bottles. What they don’t realize is that the same companies that sell soft drinks have their own bottled water brands. When I first...

Festive Stockings hang on the fireplace. Studies show that people who put up their Christmas decorations early tend to be happier and friendlier towards others.

When is it too early to start decorating for Christmas?

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Staff Member December 16, 2022

The breeze has a slight freeze to it and the air is crisp. Orange and brown leaves lay on the ground as a light blanket of frost covers the grass. The trees stand bare on all branches except one, as a...

The Case of The Beauty Biases

The Case of The Beauty Biases

Zahraa Patel, Online Editor December 2, 2022

Pretty privilege is the concept of treating someone differently depending on their physical appearance. As much as I’d like to say this doesn’t exist, I see pretty privilege every day. Although...

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