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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

Julia Thurau, a junior, works to stop the use of derogatory words.

Actions may speak loud, but words speak too

Maria Thames, Staff Writer April 6, 2015

Walking through the halls at LHS, you hear countless snippets of strangers’ conversations, some intriguing and some you may forget within seconds. No matter what you’re hearing, you more than likely...

Herrmann focuses mostly on ballet and pointe with her involvement in the Joffrey Ballet Company, and enjoys being able to perform for others.

On Pointe

Sara Thunga, Staff Writer April 6, 2015

If you were to see Carly Herrmann in the hallways or in class, you may not be aware of the talent she has in the studio: she dances for a pre-professional company in Chicago, the Joffrey Ballet Company,...

A smaller version of the ice cores used in the research. The normal sample size was 100 cm (1 meter).

Dartmouth Researchers Visit LHS

Alex Zoellick, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2015

On Wed., March 25, two Dartmouth researchers came to LHS from third until fifth period to talk about their latest project, the Ice-MITT, and their recent trip to Barrow, Alaska. Dr. Rachel Obbard, a...

People participate in cutting their hair for St. Baldricks.

LHS Teachers Take on St. Baldrick’s

Ryan Jackson, Features Editor March 19, 2015

Last Saturday’s St. Baldrick’s event, an annual St. Patrick’s Day-themed fundraiser in which participants raise money and shave their heads to support cancer research, featured support from the LHS...

PRINCEton of the Pool

PRINCEton of the Pool

Alex Zoellick, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2015

The first thing many people think of when they hear about weekly hours is a job. That seems to be a pretty typical thing around here; students get jobs to have extra spending money so they can stop asking...

Disney brings new magic to a classic movie.

New, Modernized ‘Cinderella’ Debuts

Emily Hamilton, Staff Writer March 13, 2015

On March 13, Disney’s new “Cinderella” movie will be released in theaters. Cinderella is a well-known and well-loved fairy-tale, and there are many versions of the story, but most versions maintain...

Transgender, Right?

David Black, Staff Writer March 12, 2015

In a time of movement towards equality for all people, the transgender movement has reached new heights.  Tatum Schiebler, a member of the Gay-Straight Alliance and junior at Libertyville High School,...

2015 Hip Hop Preview

2015 Hip Hop Preview

Josh Bragg, Staff Writer March 11, 2015

The 2015 calendar year looks to be a good one in the hip-hop industry, as many of today’s most prominent artists are planning to release studio albums. 2014 was seen by many as relatively disappointing...

Sophomore Sarah Lepich enjoys the new fries in the cafeteria.

Something New is Cooking at LHS

Kayla Fiore, Staff Writer March 11, 2015

Something new is cooking in the LHS cafeteria: students have noticed that in the past month or so, the appearance in the fries has changed. If a student were to buy a small package of fries for $1.15...

Bogumil will put down his clipboard after 17 years of being a head coach

Bogumil Resigns as Head Varsity Basketball Coach

Kyle Laska, News Editor March 11, 2015

After 11 seasons as Varsity Head Coach of the boys’ basketball team, Coach Scott Bogumil is stepping down. Including his six seasons as head coach at Gordon Tech High School, Bogumil is capping off...

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