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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

Police will be looking for speeding, rolling stop signs, too many people in the car, and going the wrong direction on Sunset.

Increased Police in LHS Area

Ryan Jackson, Features Editor December 16, 2014

For the remainder of this week and through the week after break, there will be an increased amount of police officers in the areas surrounding LHS in order to deter students and others in the area from...

Mayor Weppler addressing a town member at the Town Hall Meeting over the issue of video gambling.

Libertyville Doesn’t Gamble on Video Slots

Tyler Skinner, Staff Writer December 16, 2014

On Dec. 9, the Libertyville town board unanimously upheld the ban on video gambling, which was first passed in 2009. Video gambling was legalized in Illinois in 2009, but almost immediately after its...

LHS is in the process of replacing the photos above the main gym

LHS to Replace Lobby Photos with Touch Screen

December 15, 2014

LHS is currently in the process of replacing the older regional and conference champions pictures above the main gym with a more accessible touch screen system in order to accommodate for a lack of space. Although...

One of the two buildings that is being developed behind Culvers on Route 176.

New Developments in Libertyville

Maria Thames, Staff Writer December 12, 2014

There are a variety of developments underway within the Village of Libertyville. Currently, there is  a parking garage in Libertyville adjacent to Chase bank, and now there is a proposed plan for a...

Some of the main social media tools prospective students can use in their college admissions process.

The Role of Social Media in College Admissions

Jasmine Turner, Staff Writer December 12, 2014

Parents and admissions counselors are constantly harping on the importance of how students should present themselves on social media. They talk about taking down inappropriate pictures, placing strict...

Jimmy Johns moved down the street to a more accessible location.

Jimmy John’s Moves Mile

Tyler Skinner, Staff Writer December 10, 2014

In late October, the sandwich shop Jimmy John’s moved about a mile down the road from its location near the corner of Buckley Road and Milwaukee Avenue. The move gave the restaurant more space, a...

Winter Weather

Winter Weather

Emily Hamilton, Staff Writer December 10, 2014

After the Polar Vortex last year, many people ask, “Will this year be as bad as last year?” This year’s winter is forecasted to have above-normal extreme conditions and to be cold with below-average...

The Mice be like poster, seen in both hallways and classrooms, promotes awareness of statistics regarding student alcohol consumption.

The Story Behind the Poster

Hannah Boufford, Staff Writer December 5, 2014

The newest social norms poster, featuring a dancing mouse, has stirred up conversation around LHS for weeks with people questioning the meaning of it. The gray-and-pink poster captures attention with...

English Department Supervisor, Mr. Paul Reiff Wears His T-Shirt Next to Shakespeare.

District 128 Named Among 100 Top Workplaces in Chicagoland Area

Maddie Werner, Staff Writer December 5, 2014

District 128, consisting of Libertyville High School and Vernon Hills High School, was rated as one of the top 100 workplaces in the Chicagoland area by the Chicago Tribune in their annual ranking on Nov....

These hardworking students have to balance schoolwork, clubs/sports and work along with preparing for college in the arduous college process.

College Cram

Marijke Sommer, Staff Writer November 26, 2014

While some seniors are still frantically trying to fill out the Common App and starting to send in their applications, the rest, who already sent that information in, get to wait anywhere from two weeks...

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