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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
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Community members in Dallas, TX, participate in anti-deportation protests. After 50 years of rapid growth in the immigrant commu- nity, the number is now declining in the United States as of 2025. In January of 2025, there were about 53.3 million immigrants in the U.S. and, as of June, there are about 51.9 million immigrants, according to the Pew Research Center. (Photo courtesy: Bulldog Bugle).
District Responds to ICE Operations: “Safety and Security are Primary Drivers for Us”
Grace Jackman, Editor-in-Chief • November 7, 2025

As of September, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

Protestors march down the streets of Chicago around 1:30 p.m. after a gathering in Grant Park. Tens of thousands of protesters participated, outnumbering the 15,000 estimated protestors who attended the rally in June this year. Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker spoke before the march. (Photo Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons)
Drops of News: What Happened Last Week?
Grace Jackman, Editor in Chief • October 20, 2025

No Kings Protests Around the Country On Saturday, Oct. 18,...

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Features
Now a physics teacher, former student Mr. Karnstedt is sitting in the same seat he sat in as a high schooler. “I took physics in this room, and it has not changed,” he said.
Returning LHS Alumni: Teaching Where it All Began
Jules Figurelli, Staff Member • November 7, 2025

LHS first opened its doors in 1917, and, since then, it has...

Glory brought to Baseball Champions
Mckinley Shores, Staff Member • November 7, 2025

Earlier in the year, on June 14, the varsity baseball team...

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Opinion
The Generational Divide: Is Our Generation Lazy?
DOI Staff • November 7, 2025

Note: This piece is a staff editorial, which is an opinion article...

How Movie Tropes Affect Real Life People
How Movie Tropes Affect Real Life People
Joseph Polley, Sport Editior • November 7, 2025

Every piece of media that has ever been conceived has had tropes.Tropes...

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Audio
(Left to right) Senior Zahraa Patel, junior Rishi Tipparti and sophomore Aarna Mishra.
Desi Girl Podcast
Zahraa Patel, Rishi Tipparti, and Aarna Mishra • December 5, 2023

Video
Prom Dress Review
Prom Dress Review
Luiza Magalhaes and Aarna Mishra • May 14, 2025

Sports
Glory brought to Baseball Champions
Mckinley Shores, Staff Member • November 7, 2025

Earlier in the year, on June 14, the varsity baseball team...

Senior Claire Evans (29) springs up to get ready for a block. “We did a good job getting up when we were a little tight, and I felt like we trusted one another, and that really helped us,” Evans said.
Wildcats’ Composure in Rivalry Towards Carmel Earns Win
Grace Jackman, Editor in Chief • October 17, 2025

On Tuesday, Oct. 14, the varsity girls volleyball team played...

Wildcats strongly defend against Mustang rivals. Securing their homecoming victory, this game remains a highlight in their season.
Wildcats get in their second win of the season against Mundelein
Mckinley Shores, Staff Member • September 29, 2025

On Friday, September 26th, the Libertyville Varsity football...

Players of the third quarter black team celebrate after a touchdown by senior Shea Krakowski. Krakowski shined as a player helping the team to a victory despite being called off mid-game due to storms.
Annual Powderpuff Game is Cut Short with a Win for the Black Team
Sofie Figurelli and Luiza Magalhaes • September 26, 2025

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Featured in the group picture (from left to right) is Mr. Jones, Mr. Buesing, Mrs. Hubbard and Ms. Naslund.

11 Staff Members Part Ways with Libertyville High School

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Elphaba and Galinda, characters portrayed by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, can be seen holding hands in front of the window which displays all of Oz. With their signature colors, this picture synthesizes many elements from the movie, such as the flying monkeys, Emerald City and Munchkinland. Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons

Review: ‘Wicked’ and its Intricate Messages (Spoiler Alert)

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Lost Childhood: How Media Pushes Kids to Grow Up Too Fast

Lost Childhood: How Media Pushes Kids to Grow Up Too Fast

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The Psychology of Nostalgia

The Psychology of Nostalgia

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New bookstore downtown creates a safe space

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