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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

This years Turnabout shirt mirrors the original Candyland board game. Contrary to last year, one style of  shirt will be available to purchase for all  classes.

Student Council aims to make Turnabout the Sweetest One Yet!

Manal Ahmed, Staff Writer February 6, 2015

Vibrant colors, sugary treats, and decadent decorations are all on the agenda to make this year’s Turnabout the sweetest one yet. This year’s Turnabout is on Saturday, Feb. 21. The theme is Candyville...

Juniors Nikki Westphal and Jabari Quigley using current Chromebooks in the Drop in Center.

Chromebooks Official for the 2015-16 School Year

Maddie Werner, Staff Writer February 5, 2015

On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the District 128 Board of Education had a meeting to discuss a program for D128 students that will stay up-to-date with the increasing technological advances while maintaining student...

Harper Lee (photo circa 1962) will release her second novel this July.

Harper Lee to release second novel

Hannah Boufford, Staff Writer February 3, 2015

On July 14, Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, will release her second novel, Go Set a Watchman. Written in the 1950s, Lee discarded the novel originally due to advice of her editor. The...

Snowy neighborhoods seemed to be a lesser priority of the village, as it took much longer to clear them.

Weekend Snow Storm Cancels School

Alex Zoellick, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2015

Yesterday was much bigger than Super Bowl Sunday for LHS students, as school was called off for the third time this winter, with weather conditions, mostly snow, being the culprit. The virtual non-stop...

U.S. map shows the states that have adopted the Common Core Standards designed to provide a clear understanding for what students should be able to know and do in English and math.

Seniors Set to Have Final Exemption Next Year, Despite the Rumors

Katie Vrba, Social Media Editor January 30, 2015

Recently, there have been numerous rumors that seniors will not be able to exempt from finals next year. As of now, the rumors are false, but don’t get too excited just yet. “It has been talked...

Turnabout CandyVille 2015 logo that will also appear on the shirts as well.

Preview of Turnabout 2015: CandyVille

Jasmine Turner, Staff Writer January 30, 2015
"We brought back the raised platforms on the dance floor and the photo booth," Said Pahng.
Steve Harvey talks to the Dean family about the childrens dates for their mother.

The Dean Family Visits Steve Harvey

January 30, 2015

LHS senior Grant Dean and his family had the opportunity to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience this past December.  The Dean family had the chance to be on “The Steve Harvey Show,” a nationally...

Advocates for both sides of allowing same-sex marriage protest in the entrance to the House floor at the Minnesoate state Capitol in 2013. The court decision will take place in the spring of 2015.

Supreme Court agrees to decide on same-sex marriage nationwide

Hannah Boufford, Staff Writer January 30, 2015

On Jan. 16, the United States Supreme Court agreed to decide on whether same-sex marriage would be legalized nationwide. The decision is to take place in the coming spring, when the court will hear...

Demolishing History

Korina Valenzuela, Photography Editor January 15, 2015

Alex Kratcoski, three-sport varsity athlete with four AP classes, stresses over finals after break.

Happy New Year to All, And to All a Good Finals Week

Jasmine Turner, Staff Writer January 15, 2015

The most stressful time in a high school student’s academic career is arguably finals. An entire semester grade can depend on a 90-minute test. However, arguably, first-semester finals are far  worse...

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