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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

“Blood Moon” viewable in Libertyville’s Backyard Last Night

Maria Thames, Staff Writer September 28, 2015

Last night, by looking up at the sky, around the globe people were able to see the exact same thing (that is, if there weren't any clouds)-the rare super "blood moon." This type of moon gets its name from...

Mariam Tolba's petition on change.org.

Student petitions superintendent to recognize Islamic holidays of Eid

Emma Williams, Staff Writer September 28, 2015

Mariam Tolba, a sophomore at Libertyville High School, started a petition on Wednesday, Sept. 16, asking the District 128 Superintendent, Dr. Prentiss Lea, to recognize the Islamic holidays of Eid. The...

Snapchat Update Released

Snapchat Update Released

Emily Yates, Staff Writer September 25, 2015

On Sept. 15, Snapchat released its latest update providing some fun, new features for their users. One of the interesting new additions includes lenses that will spice up the average selfie. They are...

Junior Beth Vogg aids freshman Annalisa Waddick with her powerschool login.

Link Crew is Now One Semester

Blair Abington, Staff Writer September 24, 2015

  This year there have been noticeable changes around the school, but there also have been changes with some of the programs, one being Link Crew. The rumors are true: the decision to make Link Crew...

New bollards protect the main entrance, as well as the band doors, from cars entering.

The New Face of LHS

Sara Thunga and Lola Akinlade September 24, 2015

When students walked into the school on the first day, some changes  made to the building quickly became apparent. The parking lot was redone with cleaner lines to help students and faculty and make...

Exemption Exceptions

Exemption Exceptions

Hannah Hutchins and Olivia Griffith September 24, 2015

Junior and senior years: an exciting time full of tons of new privileges, one of which, for some, is having the opportunity to exempt from gym class. However, the qualifications are often unclear to students. The...

Bake sales will be allowed outside the cafeteria all year for fundraisers and clubs.

Bake Sales are Back

Manal Ahmed, Entertainment Editor September 21, 2015

Despite the reports that Libertyville High School will have limited bake sales this year, the LHS administration is excited to announce that this is not true and that bake sale policies will remain the...

Laura Zeng competing in the summer prior to her big win.

Laura Zeng Makes Rhythmic Gymnastics History

Maddie Werner, Online Editor September 14, 2015

Laura Zeng, a sophomore at Libertyville High School has managed to be a fully enrolled student while dominating Rhythmic Gymnastics as well. She placed 8th in the all-around at the World Rhythmic Gymnastics...

LHS student's art and writing displayed in the 2014-2015 magazine.

Slant of Light Hopes For a Revival

Lola Akinlade, Staff Writer September 11, 2015

The LHS literary magazine, Slant of Light, remains unknown to many students, but this year plans to revamp its image. “The purpose is to showcase and celebrate, I'd say, the literary and artistic...

The Supreme Court of the United States legalized nationwide marriage equality in a 5-4 ruling on June 26, 2015.

Love Wins in America

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief June 26, 2015

On Friday, June 26, the Supreme Court set a new civil right in the United States by legalizing national marriage equality in a 5-4 vote, guaranteeing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage. This...

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