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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

A mass amount of students swarm in the parking lot after school, blocking the way for many cars.

The Dreadful After School Parking Lot

Hadley Van Der Bosch, Staff Writer May 6, 2016

The clock finally rings at 2:50, sounding the end of the school day, and you realize that you have a day free from after-school activities, and you are ready to head home after a long day of school. You...

The confusing, triangular roads in the neighborhood adjacent to LHS are the absolute worst.

Triangular Troubles

Jake Luce, Opinion Editor April 29, 2016

If you take the back way to school, you may find yourself on the most treacherous stretch of road in the entire United States.  Sure, there are many crazy roads in the US.  Some are thin roads that wind...

Physical beauty has become one of the most important aspects of our society, impairing what should be valued in our world.

“How To: Feel Less Ugly”

Lola Akinlade, Staff Writer April 28, 2016

About two months ago, I came across this YouTube video from an indie filmmaker, Krist Yu. The video was titled “How To: Feel Less Ugly.” The title intrigued me because her videos were art and always...

Does Senior Year Matter?

and April 28, 2016

Chivalrous acts, such as holding the door open, have become common courtesy for both genders.

Is Chivalry Dead?

April 28, 2016

As a man drops a door on a lady, listen carefully, and you will most certainly catch a whisper of the snide remark: “I guess chivalry is dead after all.” It’s noteworthy, however common it may...

Goodbye Libertyville High School!

20 Things I’m Not Going to Miss About High School

Carly Wegren April 21, 2016

“Ah, the sweet glow of fluorescent lighting at 7:30 a.m., I’m going to miss waking up for this,” is a phrase I don’t think I’ve ever heard any one of my classmates utter in all four of my years...

House of Cards appeals to a wide host of viewers...including Hispanics who flunk their Quia activities.

Welcome To My House

Alejandro Garcia Escobar, Staff Writer April 18, 2016

It has begun. The slow, gradual descent of my grades. First it came as a B+, a slippery foe with an unmenacing mask, but then the real enemy attacked: a systematic barrage of F’s. Let me explain: last...

At LHS, the GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) provides a sticker,  wristband, and informational cards explaining the Day of Silence to all students who participate.

The Loudest Silence

Maria Thames, Staff Writer April 15, 2016

Today is Friday: the anticipation for the weekend is buzzing in this school, and the halls are full of conversation, laughter, and noise. I stand in these halls amongst my peers who are talking, but...

What To Do When You Are Pulled Over

What To Do When You Are Pulled Over

Grace Bloom, Staff Writer April 15, 2016

Whether you rolled a stop sign, forgot to wear your seat belt, or went 15 mph over the speed limit, being pulled over is stressful. Do you know how to handle it?       When going...

Junior year can be stressful and distractions occur, but focusing is the best way to combat Junioritis.

Junioritis: Yes, it is real

Jack Kosowski, Staff Writer April 13, 2016

A definition from the greatest source ever, Urban Dictionary: “Junioritis: A condition that strikes high school juniors. Symptoms include frequent headaches, frequent complaints of stress, random hyperventilation,...

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