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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

With spring in full swing, seniors turn their backs on their responsibilities as they get closer and closer to graduation in the phenomenon commonly known as senioritis.

Senioritis Season Hits LHS Hard

Sara Thunga, Copyeditor April 12, 2016

With just a short two months left of the school year, seniors nationwide are faced with an “illness” known as senioritis. Common symptoms of the disease include lack of motivation, dropping grades,...

Opinion: Donald Trump and His Protesters

Brianna Baez, Staff Writer April 10, 2016

                  Recent activity at Donald Trump campaign rallies has led to violent confrontations with many protesters. To...

Zack Snyder releases his most hyped movie yet, hoping the battle between Batman and Superman can become top of the charts.

‘Batman vs Superman’ in over its head?

Nathan Campbell, Staff Writer April 3, 2016

Yes there are spoilers, so be prepareed! With the many reviews already out for “Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice”, they are unfortunately all or mostly negative. With the character casting and...

Allegiant Part 1 is the third installment to the Divergent series.

Allegiant falls short

Nathan Campbell, Staff Writer March 25, 2016

Be careful, spoilers ahead! Allegiant in my eyes isn’t something that special so don’t expect me to be praising this movie like it’s Titanic or Gone with the Wind, because it’s not… at all....

High school student Philip Brown is being charged with first-degree murder for the brutal killing of a six-month-old Snapstreak.

Teen to face trial for Snapstreak murder

Jake Luce, Opinion Editor March 17, 2016

Labeled as one of the most heinous crimes any individual could commit, area high school student Philip Brown is reportedly facing 25 years to life in prison for the first-degree murder of an 187-day Snapstreak...

Contrary to popular belief, saying the pledge is not mandatory, although many students feel pressure from others to participate.

What’s your allegiance to the Pledge?

March 17, 2016

Every day in numerous schools across the country, including LHS, students stand and pledge to the flag without giving it much thought; many have been doing it every day since they were in Kindergarten...

Free college tuition -- what does it really mean?

Free college tuition — what does it really mean?

Josh Bragg, Sports Editor March 13, 2016

Potential Democratic presidential nominee Bernie Sanders has been very vocal in expressing his desire for changes in education. Sanders, as expected, is very popular amongst the young voters, evidenced...

With limited sports broadcasting opportunities at LHS, some students have a hard time pursuing announcing or broadcasting.

Having a voice at LHS: Sports broadcasting opportunities

Jack Kosowski, Staff Writer March 11, 2016

LHS has a multitude of opportunities for students to strive for something that they want to succeed in after graduating. One area of study, however, that is lacking in opportunities at LHS is sports broadcasting. In...

Take a Stand - Save the Spine

Take a Stand – Save the Spine

Carly Wegren, Staff Writer March 10, 2016

Sitting is exhausting. Especially in stiff, synthetic plastic slabs that stab at your spine. I mean, forget chairs with cushions! Comfort is overrated. When I’m taking notes on the pythagorean theorem,...

Opinion: Should Obama chose the new SCOTUS judge?

February 29, 2016

By: Blair Abington   On Feb. 13, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia  died of reportedly natural causes. Though he died a peaceful death, he left the country in a confusing predicament. A...

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