The student news publication of Libertyville High School

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
(Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures) Vision (Paul Bettany) and Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) look around, bewildered, that their life is changing right before their eyes.

2021 Marvel Show Ranking

Eva Fahrenkrog and Liv Martin • February 26, 2022

  SPOILER WARNING this ranking contains spoilers for each of the five 2021 Marvel Shows. 5. How could something with such an interesting premise turn out so disappointing? What I had...

Students were given the option to elaborate on what factors affected their decision to wear a mask or not. 49.9% of those surveyed chose to Definitely wear their mask.

Mask or no mask? LHS students make their decisions after D128 lifts mask mandate

February 18, 2022

Justin St Louis, a named plaintiff on the lawsuit, gave his view regarding the mask mandate. St Louis walked in without a face covering but was told to wear one by the BOE.

D128 Board of Education Community Meeting Focuses on Mask Mandate

Alex Clark, Jack Birmingham, and Ellie George • February 15, 2022

On the evening of Feb. 14, 2022, the District 128 Board of Education held a regularly scheduled committee meeting to discuss the district's finances, give a COVID-19 update and listen to public comments...

Students participate in the protest and spend their time in the Main Gym. They chose this option over returning home or putting on a mask to go to class. Back row, left to right: Freshman Sean Criel, junior Caleb Christensen, sophomore Emilie Bissing. Front row: Junior Zachary Gay, junior Colin Tippet.

Unmasked LHS students protest against D128 mask mandate

Jasmine Lafita and Sarah Wuh • February 7, 2022
On Monday, Feb. 7, students in District 128 protested against the state’s mask mandate by entering LHS without their masks on. This act of protest was in response to D128's decision to enforce the mask mandate despite Judge Raylene Grinchow's ruling in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Sangamon County on Friday, Feb. 4 that granted a temporary restraining order prohibiting the requirement of wearing masks for students and teachers. The ruling also prohibited the exclusion of close contacts from in-person learning and mandatory COVID testing for the unvaccinated. D128 was named a defendant in this case. 
Boys Swim Beats Waukegan on Senior Night

Boys Swim Beats Waukegan on Senior Night

Ashley Sanchez, Staff Member • February 3, 2022

On Tuesday, February 1st, the boy's swim team competed against the Waukegan Bulldogs. Throughout a total of 22 events, Wildcats won 102-10. This was the final meet of the Regular Season, and the Cats will...

Brian Daboll, the Offensive Coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.

The Next Head Coach of the Chicago Bears Should Be…

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor • January 26, 2022

At the end of the 2021 season, the Chicago Bears fired their head coach Matt Nagy after four years with the franchise. The city is now wondering: who is best to lead the Bears in the right direction after...

Cover Photo by Roqaya Elmenshawy, Cover Design by Kylie Skibitzki

The January 2022 Issue – Progress

January 13, 2022

Our third magazine of the year can now be viewed online here! Copies of this magazine will be available to students on January 13th. Extra copies can be found at the newsstands by the Main Entrance,...

Cover photo and design by Alex Clark and Jade Foo

The December 2021 Issue

December 3, 2021

Our second magazine of the year can now be viewed online here! Copies of this magazine will be available to students on December 2. Extra copies can be found at the newsstands by the Main Entrance, Studio...

“It is eye opening when we all share our minds, values, and experiences with each other,” Abdelrahman conveyed. “That’s what LHS is really all about. Sharing everything we have to offer and what we bring to the table. It makes us ten times stronger as a community. I bring my experiences and values as a hijabi to the table- and everyone else has something they can bring to the table.” 

The Beauty of the Hijab

Sarah Wuh, Opinions Editor • December 3, 2021

Walking through the halls, you may have seen girls wearing a headscarf - a hijab - every day. It is commonly known that these scarves are an indicator of the Islamic faith. However, beyond that, in a school...

Libertyville Prepares for the Holidays

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member • December 3, 2021

It’s that time of year. Mariah Carey dominates the radio stations. Hats and gloves emerge from the garage. Local shops fill their windows with dainty snowflake decorations and glittery lights. Trees...

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