The Original Influencers
Molly Muscato, staff member
October 18, 2020
Was it mere coincidence that Mary Shelley published “Frankenstein” in the midst of the Enlightenment? Or was this fictional tale of science gone wrong shaped by the very real changes unfolding across Europe in the 18th century? Far from being completely original worlds untouched by reality, the...
Handling mental health in eSchool
Pavan Acharya, Online Editor
September 30, 2020
Various types of asynchronous and synchronous e-learning situations have been implemented for LHS since March. These new methods have all been put in place in order to keep students and staff physically safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet the stresses created by the global pandemic and the isolati...
Pandemic Pastimes
Sara Bogan, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020
When a business launches, people usually envision an illuminated, flashing “OPEN” sign that welcomes customers into the building. In the world of COVID-19, however, this sign is sometimes replaced with a cardboard box and a letter of thanks. Over the summer, several LHS students have developed...
Let’s Fight for Change: A Student Nonprofit
Anika Raina, News Editor
September 30, 2020
In our currently divided and contentious society, four seniors — Ally Gifford, Sebastian Ingino, Jack Regan and Richard Xiao — created a nonprofit organization, Fight for Change, to combat social injustices and spread awareness about a variety of global issues. The team banded together in early J...
Seniors’ Memories and Advice
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...
Essential Workers: The Backbone of the Pandemic
Charlotte Pulte, Features Editor
May 20, 2020
As the coronavirus temporarily reshapes the workforce, many employees are having to quickly adjust to new practices, many of which make work more challenging for them. These employees who continue to work have become defined by a new term: essential workers. Essential workers span many different ind...
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 organize ways to help. In addition, a group of former LHS students is shopping and delivering groceries, p...
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 th...
Senior traditions thrown into disarray
Pavan Acharya, Staff Member
May 20, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and extension of in-person school cancellation through the end of the academic year, end-of-the-year senior traditions have been shaken up. The state of many of these traditions was shrouded in uncertainty with the constantly changing status of the pandemic. However, throu...
Dino Bougiotopoulos, Staff Member
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"The news has not all been bad. There are some very cool things happening in the world right now and I am here today to tell you all about them." - Andrew Brooks
Lyann Tam, Staff Member
October 18, 2020 • No Comments
Every moment of the first presidential debate was filled with constant interruptions, name calling and personal attacks between President Donald Trump and former Vice President...