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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

Caltech researchers find evidence of possible “Planet Nine”

Emma Williams, Staff Writer January 29, 2016

Konstantin Batygin and Michael E. Brown, two researches from the California Institute of Technology, published a paper in “The Astronomical Journal” on Jan. 20 claiming to have found evidence that...

Students from Libertyville, Barrington, and Vernon Hills High Schools gathered at Camp MacLean for Operation Snowball: an all-day event dedicated to educating students about prevention.

Operation Snowball: the Importance of Living Healthy Lifestyles

Sara Thunga, Copyeditor January 29, 2016

Students from Libertyville, Barrington, and Vernon Hills High Schools gathered at YMCA Camp MacLean in Burlington, Wisconsin, for Operation Snowball on Jan. 21 to discuss ways to make healthy, responsible...

The Physical Welfare department at Libertyville High School will be offering a Yoga Pilates Fitness class and an Outdoor Adventures Education class next year.

Yoga Pilates Fitness and Outdoor Adventures Education to be offered next school year

Mary Kate Mieszala, Staff Writer January 8, 2016

Starting next year, Libertyville High School will be offering two new classes to the Physical Welfare department. Open to all juniors and seniors will be an Outdoor Adventure Education class as well as...

Caring For Cambodia’s First Time “Ugly Sweater Run”

Brianna Baez, Staff Writer January 8, 2016

  On December 13 Caring For Cambodia hosted an Ugly Sweater Run in order to raise money for CFC’s service project in the summer.   The event ran from 9-11 a.m. and was a three mile run...

A ‘Super Smash’ Wish Project

Brianna Baez, Staff Writer January 8, 2016

On Friday, Dec. 4 at the Cook Memorial Library in Libertyville, Mr. Andrew Thomson's 3rd period class hosted a Super Smash Bros. tournament in order to raise money for their Wish family. Many people...

Timeline of Syria: 2011-2015

Blair Abington, staff December 27, 2015

Click link here for slideshow: Timeline of Syria Map of Syria (Photo courtesy: Value Walk)

Shooting victim Laquan McDonald, 17, was shot and killed by Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke on October 20, 2014.

Chicago police officer indicted for murder

Jack Kosowski, Staff Writer December 22, 2015

More than a year ago, Chicago police officers arrived on the scene to defuse a disturbance involving an African-American teen who at the time was under the influence of the drug PCP. He also had a small...

College Changes Are Coming

College Changes Are Coming

Emily Yates, Staff Writer December 17, 2015

The college application process is constantly evolving in an attempt to ease the stress and confusion that accompanies most juniors and seniors; because of this, a few important changes have recently been...

Given recent events, such as mass shootings, lockdowns have become necessary safety practices in schools. While buildings just a few decades ago worked on developing fire safety, the focus has shifted to lockdown procedures. Similar to a fire alarm, lockdown pads allow for easy access to safety protocols school wide at the simple scan of a key.

Lockdown readers recently installed

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief December 17, 2015
Starting this year, a new security system has been in effect at LHS. This system was updated over the summer because the administration felt that it was time for an upgrade. It includes the new door lock systems, fob keys, intercom system, and brand-new lockdown pads that you may have seen in the hallways.
Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire Illinois will be pushing back their start time next school year.

Stevenson High School will push back their start time for 2016-2017 school year

Mary Kate Mieszala, Staff Writer December 4, 2015

   Stevenson High School will be pushing back their start time from 8:05 a.m to 8:30 a.m beginning in the 2016-2017 school year.    This change is being made for several reasons, according to the...

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