The relationship between memes and depression
George Hayek, staff member
February 8, 2019
Filed under Features
In recent years, memes have become a large part of popular culture. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines memes as “amusing or interesting items (such as a captioned picture or video) or genre of items that is spread widely online especially through social media.” They’re found on nearly all social medi...
Student Styles
Rachel Benner, Opinion Editor
February 8, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase
Walking down the hallway, you might see a variety of clothing: sweatpants, overalls, jerseys, dresses, glasses, beanies, boots, and sneakers. Students might take fashion seriously -- trying to say something with what they wear -- or they might just be throwing on the first thing they see. Whatever they c...
Let’s See What’s Brewing: A look into coffee’s popularity across America
Claire Salemi and Olivia Gauvin
February 8, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase
Whether it is the Starbucks on the corner, the drive-thru Dunkin’ that’s just a block away or the local coffee shop down the street, coffee is deeply embedded in America’s food-and-drink culture. In fact, in 2018, Starbucks reported that they have more than 14,000 stores in the United States, not ...
Behind the Counter
Maggie Burnetti, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase
With 400 business members as part of Mainstreet Libertyville, Libertyville’s small businesses thrive because of invested owners, customers and community members. Mainstreet Libertyville is an organization which purpose is, as stated on their website, “to enhance our community identity and herita...
Teacher Power Couples
Sayre DeBruler, Staff Member
February 6, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase
Included among the many faculty and staff members working at LHS are around 15 married couples. So, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it seemed to interview five of these couples. Dr. and Mrs. Brown on the musicals The Browns met in 2007 when they worked on that year’s m...
February Song Recommendations
Annika Bjorklund, Staff Member
February 1, 2019
Filed under Features
Step one: a survey goes out to the whole LHS population asking for any song recommendations they might have to offer. Step two: over 100 songs arrive from over 100 people. Step three: these are compiled into a playlist and listened to incessantly. Step four: two-thirds of the songs are culled, leavin...
Their Happiest Moments
Carly Wagner, Staff Member
January 26, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase
With present-day technology, it can seem like there is a constant flood of negative information in headlines, articles, social media and various places all throughout the internet. But it is important to remember the great aspects of life as well. The LHS students and staff below were willing to sha...
Different Spots Vacationed By LHS Students Over Winter Break
Ariella Bucio, Staff Member
January 23, 2019
Filed under Features, International, National, News
During winter break, some students at LHS went to different places, either within the country or around the world. The activities that they participated in varied from sailing, skiing, and going to a football game. A few of those students were asked to share their favorite part of their vacation. &nb...
From Pain to Power
December 13, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase, Uncategorized
Sexual assault, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “illegal sexual contact that usually involves force upon a person without consent or is inflicted upon a person who is incapable of giving consent (as because of age or physical or mental incapacity) or who places the assailant (such as a doctor) in...
Freedom of the Press: How High Schools are Limited
Moira Duffy, Staff Member
December 13, 2018
Filed under Features
Freedom of the press is a sentiment that rings true throughout the United States’ history, given its place in the Bill of Rights, although freedom of the press in 2018 differs perhaps from the Founding Fathers’ vision. While the First Amendment to the United States Constitution grants freedom o...
Liv Bertaud, Staff Member
February 19, 2019 • No Comments
Friday, Feb. 15, LHS students were given shorter class periods throughout the day with the opportunity to attend a blacklight assembly in honor of Turnabout. Students...
Liv Bertaud, Staff Member
February 11, 2019 • No Comments
On Feb. 8-9, the LHS theatre department put on the improv show “Comedy Sportz.” “Comedy Sportz” is a show that originated in Milwaukee during the mid-80s that consists...
Ben Mayo, Staff Member
February 8, 2019 • No Comments
On Sept. 17, 1796, the United States’s first president gave his farewell speech. George Washington was greatly revered by the American public then and is still respected...