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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

Demand for the X-Factor is increasing rapidly as we close in on beach season.

The X-Factor

Ryan Jackson, Staff Writer May 29, 2015

If you look towards the back of the building, through the thick haze of creatine powder and rampant testosterone, you’ll see it. If you close your eyes and listen to the churning treadmills and lifting...

Political parties in Ireland have taken a stance on the referendum, with the overall consensus within the country leaning toward a yes.

Ireland Says “Yes”

Alejandro Garcia Escobar, Staff Writer May 29, 2015

On May 22, people all around the world observed a small island that delivered a big message, as people flocked to polling stations in unprecedented numbers to vote in a referendum that determined the future...

LHS Bucket List

Tyler Skinner, Jack Murphy, Staff Writers May 28, 2015

Underclassmen Bucket List Despite the notion that Libertyville is “boring” and there is “nothing to do,” if you think outside of the box, there is plenty of fun to be had here. Participation alone...

Sophomores Morgan Paul (left) and Taylor Underwood (right) proudly wear their Caring for Cambodia fundraiser shirts.

Caring for Cambodia

Kayla Fiore, Staff Writer May 28, 2015

Libertyville High School is taking caring to a whole new level, as seven students are taking flight this June to Cambodia. From June 6-14, these students will be spending their time to help a program called...

Teachers and co-workers alike agree Jensen takes pride in his work.

Jensen’s 40-year Journey: learning and working at LHS

Alex Zoellick and Gabby Struik May 28, 2015

Libertyville has endured significant changes since the 1960s: Brainerd no longer graces the Libertyville skyline, LHS has since undergone several construction projects, including full-scale updates to...

Praying helps keep my mind clear and focused. It helps me keep my priorities straight both in and out of school. 
-Disa Sullivan

Learning with a Prayer

May 28, 2015

Prayer in schools has been a debate for several decades in many states. It has been taken to court in several cases, but at LHS, members of FCA exercise their freedom of religion each Tuesday morning by...

Bake sales will be allowed outside the cafeteria all year for fundraisers and clubs.

Bake Sales to be Limited Next Year

Tom Ackerman, Opinion Editor May 28, 2015

As of next year at LHS, bake sales will begin to be limited as a result of a nationally imposed law, the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, passed in 2010. The law, pushed by First Lady Michelle Obama, which...

Whartnaby won first prize in the 2014 Leo and Antonia Gershanov Memorial Student Essay Contest.

Luke Writenaby

Alex Zoellick, Editor-in-Chief May 27, 2015

Often times the highest form of achievement is self-fulfilment, as is the case for junior Luke Whartnaby, but his list of achievements is not too shabby either; it includes being twice honored in the Leo...

The Right to Human Rights

Alejandro Garcia Escobar, Staff Writer May 22, 2015

Note: A picture that was included with this story when it was originally posted has been removed. The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments on Tuesday, April 28,  from lawyers representing...

The band released their new album on April 21 and didnt disappoint.

Alabama Shakes Continues to Impress with “Sound and Color”

Tom Ackerman, Opinion Editor May 19, 2015

If there was any doubt concerning the merit of the release of Alabama Shakes’ second studio album, Sound and Color, there isn’t anymore. Emphasizing the group’s unique bluesy and southern rock-oriented...

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