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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

The Message Behind the Masks

Molly Muscato, staff member April 23, 2021

Men fly at heights that would terrify birds, women send buildings crumbling with a flick of their wrist and teenagers scale skyscrapers during their lunch periods. Superhero movies and television shows...

Drops of Ink, Published for You

Drops of Ink, Published for You

DOI Staff April 22, 2021

The magazine you are holding in your hands or the webpage you are visiting was created by Drops of Ink (DOI), LHS’s student news publication. The DOI team is full of writers, designers, photographers...

Ravi, from the Disney show “Jessie,” is a prime example of misrepresentation in children’s media. He is an inaccurate portrayal of South Asian culture, perpetuating the racist stereotypes of being nerdy, unathletic, and weak.

The dangers of cultural misrepresentation in media

Pavan Acharya, Online Editor April 22, 2021

As a child, the Disney Channel was my oasis for fun, heartwarming shows about kids living odd but extraordinary lives. I adored shows like “The Suite Life on Deck'' and “Jessie,” whose concepts and...

Academic clubs deserve more funding

Academic clubs deserve more funding

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member April 16, 2021

Through my time at Libertyville High School, I’ve participated in various academic clubs, like Debate Team, Science Olympiad, Scholastic Bowl and others. These clubs have become one of the main...

Sex education needs to be more comprehensive

Sex education needs to be more comprehensive

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member March 30, 2021

In order to graduate, every single student at Libertyville High School must take health class. This class, usually taken during freshman year, is designed to teach a multitude of topics on how to lead...

Course Requirements Limit Student Exploration

Course Requirements Limit Student Exploration

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2021

Before I entered my freshman year at LHS, I received tons of advice from current and former students. Everyone advised me to take advantage of all the opportunities LHS has to offer, including a wide range...

Did I Waste My Teenage Years?

Hannah Sachs, Staff Member March 18, 2021

Like many others, quarantine left me with an excessive amount of time for deep and sometimes terrifying self-reflection. This stuck me with one question that continues to beg for an answer I don’t have. ...

Since the era of COVID, eating disorders have become more common due to multiple factors.

Eating Disorders Need to be Better Addressed During this Disorderly Era

Sarah Wuh, Staff member March 18, 2021

Unquestionably, the Covid-19 pandemic has been a tremendous catalyst in psychological and emotional issues. A study conducted by Jama Network Open, a medical journal published by the American Medical Association,...

Taylor Swift has been a popular singer for years; here are some of her top-rated songs.

Ranking every Taylor Swift song

Christian Roberts, Sports Editor March 18, 2021

Taylor Swift is one of the most talented songwriters the world has ever seen. With 10 Grammys to her name, as well as being one of only six artists to ever win two Grammys for Album of the Year, Swift...

Although some topics discussed in the news may not be suitable for young children, it is still important for parents to start educating their children instead of completely sheltering these topics from them.

Parents shouldn’t shelter kids from everything

DOI staff March 18, 2021

Note: This piece is a staff editorial, which is an opinion article meant to reflect the opinions of the Drops of Ink staff. Because of this, the author’s name does not appear alongside the story, as...

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