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Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

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A smaller version of the ice cores used in the research. The normal sample size was 100 cm (1 meter).

Dartmouth Researchers Visit LHS

Alex Zoellick, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2015

On Wed., March 25, two Dartmouth researchers came to LHS from third until fifth period to talk about their latest project, the Ice-MITT, and their recent trip to Barrow, Alaska. Dr. Rachel Obbard, a...

LHS students, (from left to right) Sean Bruno, Jared Huch, Megan Yeung,  Katherine Lieu,  Arooj Ahmad,  Erika Cooney, Becca Lothspeich, and Madison Hedlund pose for a team picture at Chicago State University.

LHS Academic Decathlon Takes 4th in State

Manal Ahmed, Staff Writer March 19, 2015

On March 14, at Chicago State University, Libertyville High School’s Academic Decathlon team took fourth place in state out of 52 teams present at the tournament. In the Academic Decathlon, students...

People participate in cutting their hair for St. Baldricks.

LHS Teachers Take on St. Baldrick’s

Ryan Jackson, Features Editor March 19, 2015

Last Saturday’s St. Baldrick’s event, an annual St. Patrick’s Day-themed fundraiser in which participants raise money and shave their heads to support cancer research, featured support from the LHS...

Slotts Hots has closed after 35 years of business in Libertyville.

Slott’s Hots is Closed

Jake Luce, Staff Writer March 16, 2015

Recently, the town of Libertyville lost one of its most beloved fast-food establishments: Slott’s Hots. Slott’s Hots was a restaurant famous for its cheap, Chicago-style hot dogs, which were enjoyed...

Transgender, Right?

David Black, Staff Writer March 12, 2015

In a time of movement towards equality for all people, the transgender movement has reached new heights.  Tatum Schiebler, a member of the Gay-Straight Alliance and junior at Libertyville High School,...

Students share and sign copies of the 1947 school yearbook, the Nautilus. From left to right are Don Berkley, Betty Carberry, unknown, Marilyn Covert and Joan Baker.

Long Live Brainerd!

Jasmine Turner, Staff writer March 12, 2015

Although the last bricks of Brainerd have been crushed, the stories that they have seen will forever be remembered. From Senior Ski Day to T.P.ing the school, the hilariously entertaining stories from...

Students will have the chance to explore and experience the architecture, art, and history of Italy.

An Opportunity Overseas: Italy

Tia Petrzilka, Staff Writer March 11, 2015

Yet again, LHS (and VHHS) students will have the opportunity to travel overseas and experience the culture, food, and history of a foreign country; however, for the first time ever, the trip will be a...

Sophomore Sarah Lepich enjoys the new fries in the cafeteria.

Something New is Cooking at LHS

Kayla Fiore, Staff Writer March 11, 2015

Something new is cooking in the LHS cafeteria: students have noticed that in the past month or so, the appearance in the fries has changed. If a student were to buy a small package of fries for $1.15...

The Varsity Poms team poses with their Sectional Championship Plaque.
Photo courtesy of Emily Yates

Varsity Poms Coach Resigns

Jake Vogt March 9, 2015

Ms. Jackie Newman has stepped down from her position as varsity poms coach, effective at the conclusion of the boys basketball season in March. Citing personal reasons, Newman announced her resignation...

Westfield has locations around the globe, including Vernon Hills.

Al-Shabaab Threatens Global Malls

Alex Zoellick, Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2015

Area shoppers were struck with a recent bout of fear after hearing the terror threats from al-Shabaab, a terrorist organization from Somalia, to the Mall of America in Minneapolis and the Australian-based...

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