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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

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...

Juniors Gabby Verbeten, Ava Martin and Niko Messina complete their
schoolwork during their study hall while listening to music.

Story of My Life: How Music Influences Us

Luiza Magalhaes, Managing Editor April 16, 2025

Until March of my sophomore year, I was an avid country music hater. I refused to listen to it. Then, one fateful day, my best friend sent me a video of a Zach Bryan concert. I wasn’t fully committed...

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....

The Cultural Supremacy of Spotify

The Cultural Supremacy of Spotify

Andrew Schinler, Staff Member March 3, 2025

From Nike to UGGS, people consume because they want to be associated with the “big brand.” Wearing the right clothes and using the right water bottle is the key to conformity in our society today and...

Political Heavyweights and Memes on the Internet

Soham Bothra, Staff Member March 3, 2025

Political figures are typically seen as people of authority, people of respect and intellect. They range from Senators to the President and other people of great importance to the United States government;...

The Decline in Modern Gaming

The Decline in Modern Gaming

Haiden Lui, Copy Editing Manager March 1, 2025

The Decline in Modern Gaming   In recent years, the gaming industry has witnessed a surge in high-budget AAA titles that, despite their substantial investments, have failed to meet the expectations...

Book-to-Movie Adaptations: The Good and the Bad

Book-to-Movie Adaptations: The Good and the Bad

February 28, 2025

“Why should I read the book if I already watched the movie?” This is a common question asked by a lot of people when told that they should read a book like Life of Pi, Ready Player One, any of the...

Face Off: PBS vs Disney

Face Off: PBS vs Disney

Aarna Mishra and Andrew Schinler February 28, 2025

DISNEY Since 1983, Disney Channel has shaped childhoods worldwide, influencing style, language and personalities. Generations of viewers have been captivated by its characters, conflicts and music, creating...

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