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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

Anything posted publicly on social media is fair game for colleges to view and potentially use for or against a student in the college application process.

Admission of Lurking

Lola Akinlade, Online Editor May 18, 2017

Recently there has been a rise in finstas: fake Instagram accounts. Finstas are an open space for students to post whatever they want without the fear of potential colleges or teachers or parents...

“Read this and you’ll never have to hear that dreaded question again!”

So, where are you going?

Demi Glusic, Online Editor May 18, 2017

Dear high school students, are you fearing those big family gatherings knowing that everybody and their cousin will come up to ask that one dreaded question? Do you know what question I’m talking about?...

Senior Staff Editorial

Senior Staff Editorial

May 18, 2017

Dear younglings, There’s a weird sense of nostalgia walking through the halls and seeing the microscopic freshmen  — it’s kind of an oh-my-god-that-was-me feeling. Better yet, it’s lurking...

Students are always trying new activities but there is a question of whether they are doing them because of passion or because it looks good to a college.

You Are What You Do

May 18, 2017

Test scores. AP classes.  Extracurriculars.  Jobs.  Social life?  Passion?  Happiness? There’s no doubt that high school is a means of preparation for college: it’s a time to learn, to grow,...

The University of California, Berkeley is often credited as the origin of the Free Speech Movement in the 1960s, which lifted bans on on-campus political activities not just at Berkeley but on college Campuses across the country. However, based on recent events, however, whether the university continues to stand by those morals is up to debate.

“Free Speech”

Kyle Patterson, Staff Cartoonist May 11, 2017

This cartoon is a parody of current tensions between the US and North Korea and North Koreas supposed nuclear arsenal.

Weapons of Mass Destruction

Kyle Patterson, Staff Cartoonist May 11, 2017

There are other options post-high school. Usually it seems like a four-year college is the way to go, but thats what many make it out to be. Pick the plan that best fits you, not what everyone else is doing.

After high school: What’s best for you?

Jack Kosowski, Sports Editor May 10, 2017

We are told right from the beginning of freshman year: “College is right around the corner.” Yes, for most high school students, attending a two-year or four-year college is in their future. But for...

Many college freshman find their roomates on Facebook—but how?

Roommating: The Fail-Safe How to Guide

Anna DeNoia, Staff Writer May 10, 2017

The end of high school brings with it a lot of important choices for college-bound seniors. Even after decision day, there’s still a lot of thinking to do. What will your major be? What dorm will you...

Selecting our Schools

May 10, 2017

Libertyville is a community of immense resources, which pairs quite nicely with the immense pressure to apply and attend a well-known school upon graduating high school. Many times when asked where they...

LHS needs more art

LHS needs more art

Staff Editorial April 27, 2017

In the endless stretches of off-white, taupe and beige coating the LHS halls, you might be surprised to occasionally catch a glimpse of mottled brick or maybe even a short stretch of orange tile in the...

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