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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

Celebs Then and Now

Molly Downing, Staff Writer November 18, 2013

Note: A picture that was included with this story when it was originally posted has been removed. Looking back at your childhood usually means thinking about the things that made it amazing. Maybe it...

April Dejon 
photo courtesy of Bailey Schmid

Keeping Life Colorful

Emily Malecha November 18, 2013

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the word art? Do you think of black-and-white pencil sketches, covered in eraser shavings from the errors made along the way? Or do you...

Dawson is shown on a large screen as she performs a cooking demo with Gale Gand.

Jessica Dawson: Baking Her Way to the Top

Emily Luce, Social Media Editor November 18, 2013

“Chefs are always a little quirky and scattered,” laughed senior Jessica Dawson, who prefers to go absolutely barefoot whenever possible and drives an extremely durable gold minivan.  However scattered...

“Ask Amy” Belstra- College Q&A

Ava Polzin, Features Editor November 12, 2013

So, apparently demonstrated interest can be almost detrimental to students. How much would you say is too much?   You never want to stalk the college. You know, different colleges handle demonstrated...

Miley Cyrus new album makes a Bang(erz)

Miley Cyrus’ new album makes a Bang(erz)

Rachael Girmscheid November 12, 2013

The newly released album Bangerz was created by the one and only Miley Cyrus.  This album and Cyrus in general have had a lot of people talking about her lately. She went from the long-haired, cute, spunky...

Protesters rally at the October 12 March Against Monsanto in Chicago

GMO?…OMG.

Elise Houcek, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2013

   Beyond a slender detachment in the field, where the water’s of a mellow brook run free and unbound, a farmer surveys the consummation of his efforts. Flush expanses of honeyed wheat stir in perfect...

Halloween at LHS

Kate Vittore, Staff Writer November 5, 2013

Halloween at LHS is one of the most exciting days of the school year. Students and staff dress up as superheroes, movie characters, pop culture icons, and more. Whether you’re in your LST or the...

The iTunes Deluxe version of the CBGB soundtrack album artwork features the movies actors as the featured artists (all songs should now be labeled correctly).

CBGB soundtrack- living up to the legacy?

Ava Polzin, Features Editor November 5, 2013

For those who don’t know, CBGB (Country, BlueGrass, and Blues) was the (originally reluctant) New York City venue at which many famous punk/alternative bands got their start. Among the most well-known...

The experience of getting a tattoo

The experience of getting a tattoo

Rachael Girmscheid, Social Media Editor October 30, 2013

My palms were sweaty and I could feel my muscles tensing up. I sat on the stool with my bare back exposed to the artist.  I was anxious, uneasy, and apprehensive.  My nerves took hold of my body and...

The Crazy Ones: A Must-See Fall TV Show

Maddie Salata, Staff Writer October 30, 2013

Fall brings along a lot of different changes, and I don’t just mean cold weather and colorful leaves! With the change of the season also comes a change in my TV lineup. I’m no longer watching reruns...

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