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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

10 Ways to Battle Your Procrastination

10 Ways to Battle Your Procrastination

Mishall Quraishi, Staff Member May 19, 2025

Procrastination is something everyone does on occasion (some of us more than others). In fact, I even procrastinated a little on writing this story – ironic, I know. But, in the end, this story did eventually...

The window at the top of the staircase by the auditorium lets in tons of natural light and provides students with a scenic view of the school's entrance.

Ranking the LHS Staircases

Andrew Schinler May 15, 2025

Let’s just face it: some of the staircases at this school are out to get us. Imagine you are running late to your next class, rushing through the hallways with your destination just up the stairs when...

As someone who was born in India and spent my early childhood there, my culture isn’t just aesthetic — it’s personal, lived, and deeply loved. I wore outfits like the langa-jacket (pictured) with pride until I moved and slowly learned to hide that pride. Now, watching my culture go viral without my people, I’m left wondering what it really means to belong.

From Dupattas to “Scandinavian Scarves”

Rishi Tipparti, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2025

Not long ago, I came across a viral video where a TikTok influencer called a dupatta a “Scandinavian scarf.” She was dressed in what she called “Scandinavian wedding guest fashion,” draped in flowing...

Top 5 CoolMath Games Series

Top 5 CoolMath Games Series

May 14, 2025

Coolmathgames.com is a name that most kids know and is the bane of most teachers existence. Contrary to the name, Coolmathgames didn’t contain all that many math games. Instead, it was a playground of...

Some great gift ideas for high school grads are money, school supplies, and electronics.

Graduation Gift Ideas; What to Buy

Elphie Bacilek, Staff Member May 14, 2025

As graduation creeps closer and closer, 2025 graduates are getting ready to start the newest and one of the most important and exciting chapters of their lives. Whether you plan to go to college, take...

The Rising Cost of Gaming

Haiden Lui, Copy Editing Manager May 11, 2025

The video game industry is undergoing significant shifts, with rising costs of AAA game development prompting concerns among gamers and industry observers. The trend of increasing game prices, initiated...

Not Lazy But Disconnected: The Future of Education

Not Lazy But Disconnected: The Future of Education

Grace Jackman, Features and Online Editor April 28, 2025

When it gets to a certain time of the day or even just second period, I’m sure we all watch the same things happen: people resting their heads on their desks, yawning or even sneaking their phones...

Friendship:How The People Around You Can Influence You

Friendship:How The People Around You Can Influence You

Joseph Polley April 16, 2025

A person’s identity can be dictated by the people they decide to surround themselves with. The impact of friends could be positively or negatively depending on the people someone surrounds themselves...

Social Media Made Me Buy It

Social Media Made Me Buy It

Sofie Figurelli, Social Media Manager April 11, 2025

From Instagram to TikTok, online spending has become a vital source of products for many. Whether it’s a beauty product or a fashion trend, viral products have the ability to capture the attention of...

Ranking Lunch Periods

Ranking Lunch Periods

Mishall Quraishi, Staff Member March 3, 2025

The debate over the best lunch period has been going on for far too long, so, today, not only will we crown one lucky period as the best lunch period, but we will also rank all of the other lunch periods....

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