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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

Bricks from Brainerd to be saved, sold to community

Brainerd Pieces to be Saved

Tom Ackerman, Opinion Editor February 9, 2015

As the Brainerd building continues to be deconstructed, bricks are being set aside for public sale and memorial purposes. While there is no date known at this time on the sale, the district is aware...

Actors Ovassapian and Mateer rehearse their lines before opening night, Feb 13.

The Importance of Being Earnest coming to LHS

Gabby Struik, Staff Writer February 6, 2015

The winter play, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” is debuting Friday, Feb. 13, and according to cast members, it will make the audience laugh, cry and wish they were part of the theater community. Times...

The Price Is Not Right

David Black, Staff Writer February 6, 2015
According to The Economist, with this greater supply driving prices down, many economies around the world, particularly those of Russia, Iran, and the United States, are being hurt by the lower prices.
Juniors Nikki Westphal and Jabari Quigley using current Chromebooks in the Drop in Center.

Chromebooks Official for the 2015-16 School Year

Maddie Werner, Staff Writer February 5, 2015

On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the District 128 Board of Education had a meeting to discuss a program for D128 students that will stay up-to-date with the increasing technological advances while maintaining student...

Snowy neighborhoods seemed to be a lesser priority of the village, as it took much longer to clear them.

Weekend Snow Storm Cancels School

Alex Zoellick, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2015

Yesterday was much bigger than Super Bowl Sunday for LHS students, as school was called off for the third time this winter, with weather conditions, mostly snow, being the culprit. The virtual non-stop...

The LHS poms squad after their 2nd place performance at todays State finals.

LHS Poms place second at State

Mike Gasick January 31, 2015

Earlier today, the LHS poms team competed in the IHSA 2A State competitive dance finals, placing second among 10 finalists in their class. Earning a score of 92.12, the team improved from last year’s...

U.S. map shows the states that have adopted the Common Core Standards designed to provide a clear understanding for what students should be able to know and do in English and math.

Seniors Set to Have Final Exemption Next Year, Despite the Rumors

Katie Vrba, Social Media Editor January 30, 2015

Recently, there have been numerous rumors that seniors will not be able to exempt from finals next year. As of now, the rumors are false, but don’t get too excited just yet. “It has been talked...

Junior Nicole Dorcy competing with her horse My Dear Watson during one of many competitions.

Jumping to New Heights

Marijke Sommer, Staff Writer January 30, 2015

Nicole Dorcy, a junior who has been horseback riding for approximately nine years, qualified for the National Hunter Equestrian Competition, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington from...

Steve Harvey talks to the Dean family about the childrens dates for their mother.

The Dean Family Visits Steve Harvey

January 30, 2015

LHS senior Grant Dean and his family had the opportunity to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience this past December.  The Dean family had the chance to be on “The Steve Harvey Show,” a nationally...

Advocates for both sides of allowing same-sex marriage protest in the entrance to the House floor at the Minnesoate state Capitol in 2013. The court decision will take place in the spring of 2015.

Supreme Court agrees to decide on same-sex marriage nationwide

Hannah Boufford, Staff Writer January 30, 2015

On Jan. 16, the United States Supreme Court agreed to decide on whether same-sex marriage would be legalized nationwide. The decision is to take place in the coming spring, when the court will hear...

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