The student news publication of Libertyville High School

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

Art can take many different shapes, and it is imperative that we recognize and appreciate the beauty of all forms.

Ode to art

Georgia Sampson, Staff Writer April 27, 2017

It can be color on top of color, or black and white. It can be abstract shapes or delicately drawn lines that paint a broader picture.   Art is hard to define. However, we know it when we see it....

Applying to Fine Arts Schools

Applying to Fine Arts Schools

Rachel Benner, Staff Writer April 27, 2017

Applying for college can be a long and difficult process, but applying to a fine arts college can require an even more extensive process, complete with auditions, interviews, portfolios and lots of waiting....

Originally taken as a photo by Maria Thames, Sweitzer was asked to design himself based off the photo; this was the result.

Nate’s Niche

Matt Smith, Staff Writer April 27, 2017

While you are running the lake for P.E. or a sport at LHS, you can see a map of all the fish that are swimming around in Butler Lake. When you are ordering a hot dog while watching little league baseball...

The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879, is ranked one of the world’s best museums by Trip Advisor and features more than 300,000 pieces of art.

The Art Institute of Chicago: A Perfect Staycation

Luke Ekdahl, Staff Writer April 23, 2017

From Monet and Manet to El Greco and O’Keeffe, it is hard to determine whether you are in Renaissance Florence or “Ferris Bueller's Day Off” when attending the Art Institute of Chicago. The Art...

No Home in Our Home

No Home in Our Home

Lola Akinlade and Sam Nelson April 20, 2017

Living in a privileged and sheltered area like Libertyville, homelessness is something that very few people experience or are even aware of in our community. In fact, less than one percent of LHS students...

Whats Trending: Sleep Help

What’s Trending: Sleep Help

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer April 19, 2017

Brain.fm    Brain.fm is an online subscription service that uses a variety of audio frequency brain waves to improve concentration, relaxation, and sleep. Time of music play ranges anywhere from 30...

Self Esteem Reflection Video

March 25, 2017

Drops of Ink looks into how students view themselves compared to how friends see them and analyze how these opinions can affect the self esteem of teenagers.

Untold Stories

Hannah Hutchins and Demi Glusic March 23, 2017

Mental illness is everywhere. Maybe you have read or learned about it, maybe you know or love someone affected by it or maybe you are someone affected by it. No matter what your relationship with mental...

 Seniors Lexi Acosta and Michela Misconi started their own company, L and M Jewelry, this past December.

L and M Jewelry

Rachel Dudley, Staff Writer March 23, 2017

     In early December, senior Lexi Acosta texted her friend Michela Mosconi: “Do you want to start a jewelry company?” So, they decided to start L and M jewelry.      Before they started...

The Mentality of Sports

The Mentality of Sports

Luke Ekdahl and Kyle Patterson March 23, 2017

From football to track to gymnastics, sports have a physical intensity that has both positive and negative effects on the body. Sports and its affect on health has been fiercely debated in recent years....

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