The student news publication of Libertyville High School

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

Barbenheimer: The cinematic phenomenon of 2023

Barbenheimer: The cinematic phenomenon of 2023

Eva Fahrenkrog, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2023

On July 21, 2023, a legendary movie release combination came to theaters: Barbenhiemer. The Barbenhiemer trend began when it was announced that “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, and “Oppenheimer,”...

“NOTHING TO SEE HERE!” THE SECRET WORLD OF LHS’ FOLKLORIC BASEMENT

“NOTHING TO SEE HERE!” THE SECRET WORLD OF LHS’ FOLKLORIC BASEMENT

Be quiet! No, quieter. No, dead silent. Can you hear that? That’s the sound of goblins working in the mines beneath our very shoes. If you ignore the hectic noise of life at LHS, you can hear the...

Too tan, too pale: Caught between cultures

Too tan, too pale: Caught between cultures

Sarah Wuh and Zahraa Patel May 19, 2023

I, (Sarah) grew up hating how fast I tan. I covered myself in sunscreen, wore clothes in the sun and used umbrellas to block the sun’s rays. But when I moved to Libertyville, I was taken aback at...

2023 Letter to the Reader

2023 Letter to the Reader

Sarah Wuh and Jasmine Lafita May 19, 2023

Dear reader, Well folks, happy last DOI day of 2022-2023! This magazine, just like every issue before it, is a product of a ton of hard work, tense discussion, and lots of love. As a senior, I’ve...

They Can’t – They Won’t – Silence Us

They Can’t – They Won’t – Silence Us

Ash Magalhaes, Staff Member May 4, 2023

We are 115 days into 2023 and over twice as many anti LGBTQ laws as last year have been proposed. CNN stated that “at least 417 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the...

Neurodivergence: Real or Reel?

Neurodivergence: Real or Reel?

Rishi Tipparti, Staff Member April 6, 2023

I recently came across an Instagram reel that was tagged #AutismChallenge and showed a video of a teenager gesturing wildly in an obvious attempt to imitate traits of autistic people. This wasn’t...

It’s time to address Power Imbalances in the Classroom

It’s time to address Power Imbalances in the Classroom

DOI Staff April 6, 2023

We’ve all been in in-class discussions before. The anxiety of being called on by the teacher, the hesitancy to raise our hands and share in front of our peers. However for some students, this anxiety...

Face-off: Competitive Culture At LHS

Jasmine Lafita and Grace Huber April 6, 2023

For: Jasmine Lafita For the last four years, I’ve had the privilege of going to Libertyville High School. I’ve had a great experience, participating as much as I can in clubs and classes alike. I’ve...

The Beauty of Childrens Books

The Beauty of Children’s Books

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Staff Member March 3, 2023

There is a certain art behind children’s books. Each flows with ease to describe a story through pictures and short phrases. Through these vibrant illustrations and words lay a message to the young and...

Academic Dishonesty: is Cheating a Justifiable Wrong?

DOI Staff March 3, 2023

Write flashcards, review and go over notes to pass your test. Or just simply sneak a glance at the paper of the smart kid sitting next to you.  Both options lead to good grades, but one requires more...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

Drops of Ink intends for this area to be used to foster healthy, thought-provoking discussion. Comments are expected to adhere to our standards and to be respectful and constructive. As such, we do not permit the use of profanity, foul language, personal attacks, or the use of language that might be interpreted as libelous. Comments are reviewed and must be approved by a moderator to ensure that they meet these standards. Drops of Ink does not allow anonymous comments, and we require a valid email address. The email address will not be displayed but will be used to confirm your comments.
All Drops of Ink Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Activate Search
The student news publication of Libertyville High School
Opinion