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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

Many books are considered controversial in schools because they are deemed to make students uncomfortable; however, reading these uncomfortable books allows people to expand their minds.

Banning Books Bans Opportunities

Anya Belomoina, Staff Writer November 14, 2017

A nationwide controversy sparked when a Mississippi middle school took the modern American classic To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, off the school’s reading list last month because it “made students...

Just like Legos are different shapes, sizes and colors, we at LHS come in all different shapes, sizes, colors and backgrounds. We are all unique and diverse, which is what helps LHS build a stronger and more accepting community.

Discussing diversity: It’s indispensable

Staff Editorial November 14, 2017

It can be hard to understand diversity. Based on who we are and how we view the world from our own microscopic lenses, we simply cannot understand every perspective out there. As individuals, we come from...

Though dancers are extremely dedicated to their art, they are often unfairly mocked and disregarded by those in conventional sports.

Leaping to Conclusions

Sam Nelson October 24, 2017

Just to clear the air -- I am not here to argue that dance is a sport. Technically, it’s not. I acknowledge that it’s an art. What I am here to argue against is the criticism that dance receives because...

The DOI staff feels that the Code needs to be revised so that the consequences are equal among all organizations and sports at LHS. As there is currently vague wording, there is more room for discrepancies related to punishments implemented by the Code.

The inconsistent code

Staff Editorial October 24, 2017

Libertyville High School’s extracurricular opportunities uphold leaders and members to numerous expectations and responsibilities. Yet there’s one expectation that holds an inconsistent precedence...

According to school policy, athletes are required to wear shirts at all times, and articles of clothing such as sports bras or crop tops are prohibited.

Free the Nips

Matt Smith, Sports Editor October 24, 2017

It’s 90 degrees outside, you’re running or conditioning for your sport, you’re dripping with sweat and your shirt is mostly see-through. As a cross country runner, I know this feeling. You want to...

When it comes to being a good student leader of a club or captain of a team, you have to live up to the standard’s that the student leaders are expected to uphold.

The face of a student leader

September 26, 2017

Student leaders should be positive influences. Whether it be a team captain, Link Crew leader, executive member of Stageplayers, editor of Drops of Ink or a member of Student Council Executive Board, these...

Face off: Free Speech vs. Hate Speech

Face off: Free Speech vs. Hate Speech

September 26, 2017

In light of the recent act of terrorism resulting in the death of a counter-protester in Charlottesville, Virginia, which initially began as a protest led by a group of white supremacists and Neo-Nazis,...

Libertyville High School has created clubs and support weeks to create a more accepting and safe environment for students. One of the many ways that LHS does this is by being involved in Yellow Ribbon Week. Yellow Ribbon Week is a week-long event to bring awareness to suicide prevention.

How LHS has became more accepting

Rachel Dudley, Staff writer September 25, 2017

     Having an accepting school environment is vital to every school.  It allows students to feel more comfortable at school, therefore making it easier for them to focus on their education. Having...

Teachers often use a program called Hapara to monitor highschoolers laptop screens.

All eyes on my screen

Lola Akinlade, Features Editor September 22, 2017

In order to spy on students using their Chromebooks, teachers use an application called Hapara. Hapara allows teachers to view the websites that students are using and close out on any tabs they deem “off-topic.”...

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