Men’s beauty. Women’s beauty. Which sounds more normal?  For the vast majority of us, the latter probably does. As a product of the societal gender norms that we see everyday, it feels weird to...

It’s important to avoid judging anyone’s preferences or interests just based on their style and appearance. Many students nowadays identify with an aesthetic. Whether that’s Goth, Grunge, VSCO, Y2K,...

“Classic literature” is a subsection of books that continue to be read over decades and even centuries, that are particularly noteworthy and excellent. It encompasses all sorts of genres, from romances...

The generation of students currently in high school has grown up at the height of the Digital Age, a period marked by rapid technological advancement. We were born alongside the onset of social media. How...

When walking in the crowded halls of LHS, what are you thinking of? Your math quiz? English essay? Maybe your after-school practice you can’t wait to go to?  When I’m walking in the halls, I feel...

During the pandemic, all grades were allowed to go off campus for lunch. In the 2022-2023 school year at Libertyville High School, there is a new rule: only seniors are allowed to go off campus for lunch....

Back in 6th grade, I was struggling to make B’s in most of my classes. My nonexistent work ethic from 5th grade had stuck with me. I was frustrated and confused because my tactic of coasting through...

Summer is ending and the school year is starting! It’s time for shoes that will be worn out within a month, excessively expensive clothes, and piles upon piles of homework. Out of all this spending,...

Note: This piece is a staff editorial, which is an opinion article meant to reflect the opinions of the 6 seniors on the Drops of Ink staff. Because of this, the author’s name does not appear alongside...