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Drops of Ink

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Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

The Blurred Line

The Blurred Line

May 16, 2019

Editors' Note: This column is written anonymously by an LHS student. The writer is anonymous to protect their identity and their friends who have been affected by the sensitive nature of the content described....

Same District, Different Day

Allison McLean May 16, 2019

Last month, I had the opportunity to shadow a student from Vernon Hills High School in order to better understand how the students in the other half of District 128 went about their school days. For a...

Faculty adviser Michael Gluskin, in his 10th year at Libertyville High School, did not anticipate becoming a high school English teacher.

Not where I expected to be

Michael Gluskin, Faculty Adviser May 16, 2019

I did not get all A’s in high school English. I struggled to provide more analysis than summary in my essays and wasn’t strong at decoding an author’s use of symbolism. In fact, if you would have...

Tim Goodman (Justice Smith), Pikachu (Ryan Reynolds) and Lucy Stevens (Kathryn Newton)  (Warner Bros.)

“Pokémon: Detective Pikachu”: SHOCKingly good

Andrew Benoit, Staff Member May 13, 2019

Video game movies are not known for being good films. In fact, they are known for being so horrendously awful that even the mention of one evokes groans from film critics; look no further than the 1993...

With 5,000 colleges and universities in the United States, decision is difficult

Where You go to College Doesn’t Matter, What You Study Does

Ben Mayo, Staff Member May 10, 2019

It’s late early May. Outside, the sun is shining, the ground is thawing, trees are starting to bud, and the chirping birds have returned from their four-month sabbatical to the south. But amidst this...

Those who participated in the Day of Silence had different motivations and groups they were silent for, such as the LGBTQ+ community, women, victims of abuse, refugees and more.

My Silent Opinion

Sayre DeBruler, Staff Member May 6, 2019

Last month, on April 12, it was the National Day of Silence, an event that around 90 students at Libertyville High School participated in, including myself. I’ve taken part in the Day of Silence every...

Captain America (Chris Evans in Avengers: Endgame (Marvel)

“Avengers: Endgame” and the glory of the MCU (A spoiler free review)

Andrew Benoit, Staff Member April 30, 2019

With “Avengers: Endgame,” the Russo Brothers have once again delivered a heart-wrenching emotional roller coaster of a movie that ties together the massive universe in a way that leaves audiences in...

Are sports too big of a deal? It’s complicated

Are sports too big of a deal? It’s complicated

Staff Editorial April 22, 2019

Out of the 19 most-viewed television broadcasts in U.S. history, the top 18 have been Super Bowls, according to Nielsen Holdings, an information and data company. Athletes are some of the highest-paid...

The Yerkes-Dodson Law is the relationship between both arousal and performance. This shows that an athlete’s performance increases with mental arousal up to a certain limit.

Cockiness V. Confidence

Matt Smith, Online Editor April 18, 2019

Ever since I was a kid, I was told by my parents to believe in myself. My cross country coach has always told me that, in order to achieve something, it all starts with having “the mentality.” But...

LHS athletes wouldnt be the same without its female athletes. These female spring sport athletes are a few of many strong, passionate, motivated and ambitious athletes here at LHS in Maggie Evers eyes.

Play like a Girl

Maggie Evers, Sports Editor April 18, 2019

For the past 14 years, almost every one of my Saturdays has been spent in either a uniform or in the stands. I started playing sports when I was younger as a way to keep up with my older brother, but athletics...

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