Before 1984, every teenager dreamed of the day they turned 18, the legal age to buy and drink alcohol. That all ended once the National Minimum Drinking Age Act was passed, now teenagers must wait till...

Amidst a newfound popularity for reading – thanks to BookTok and Booktube - corners of TikTok and YouTube where people review and recommend books – there seems to be a contradiction. Despite a surge...

Imagine you’re back to the start of freshman year at a brand new school filled with both familiar and unfamiliar faces. The terrifying prospect of new classes and the stress of making new friends engulf...

It’s 4:30 in the morning.  You’re puffy-eyed and studying for a test, replying to emails and contemplating all your life decisions all at the same time instead of sleeping like you should be. Fast...

It’s common knowledge that you learn everything you need to know to live a fulfilling life from TV shows and movies–after all, why would you need to pay taxes when you could live a Robin Hood lifestyle? I...

Take a look through my top 5 must watch Christmas movies to see before the end of the Holiday Season! Whether you like comedy or a heartwarming classic there is something on this list for you!   It’s...

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

A new coffee house opened its doors this past fall at 834 Liberty Dr. here in Libertyville. Owners Joanna and Stefan Tong, Ryan Hickman and Kieth Lilja have been expanding locations across the North...