Drops of Ink – The student news publication of Libertyville High School

May 15, 2020 • No Comments

Lake County COVID-19 Update: As of May 5, there were 4,292 coronavirus cases and 145 COVID-related deaths in the Lake County area. According to the Lake County Health Department,...

Some Cool News

Pavan Acharya, Staff Member

May 9, 2020 • No Comments

"We live in frightening times where lots of fear and anxiety have taken over the media. In these scary times, it is my job to bring you some cool news to lift your spirits." - Pavan Acharya

COVID-19: Myth vs. Reality

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member

May 4, 2020 • No Comments

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Opinion

The Final Cut: 10 Things I Hate About You

Andrew Benoit, Opinion Editor

May 21, 2020 • No Comments

Despite some positives, e-learning cannot replace the real thing May 20, 2020
Name brand: The ridiculous pressure on seniors during college application May 20, 2020

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Sports

Seniors playing sports in college

May 20, 2020 • No Comments

Whether on a court or a field, many kids growing up had dreams of making it to college one day to play the sport they love. However, according to the NCAA, only about 7 percent...

Recent Sports Stories

Spring Athletes Miss Out on Season May 20, 2020
The Houston Asterisks? The Baseball Scandal of the 21st Century April 10, 2020

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Event Coverage

Boys gymnastics takes 2nd against conference rivals

Sara Bogan, Staff Member

March 15, 2020 • No Comments

On Wednesday March 11, the boys gymnastics team participated in their second meet of the season. The varsity team placed second with a score of 134, behind Mundelein (135.2)...

Boy’s Water Polo takes their second win against Deerfield March 14, 2020
Orchestras perform winter concert March 12, 2020

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Features

Seniors’ Memories and Advice

Sarah Bennett
May 21, 2020

This year the Drops of Ink seniors were asked to answer a few questions about their time at LHS. They shared their favorite memories and their best advice! Illustrations done by Cali Lichter. Speak up! Don’t be afraid to get out there or let loose during school. For me, it made me happier overall...

Libertyville Lends a Hand

Sara Bogan, Staff Member
May 20, 2020

From painting windows to creating food drives, many Libertyville residents have had an impact on their community during the pandemic. Several neighborhoods in Libertyville have used Facebook pages to...

How Students Are Filling Their Free Time

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2020

On Friday, March 13, District 128 announced that in-person classes would be canceled for the immediate future. This was eventually extended, as Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered that all Illinois schools remain shut for the rest of the academic year. On Saturday, March 21, Illinois, along with much of the...

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