Sunday, June 8, 2025

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
Olivia Gauvin

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor

I am the Features Editor and extremely passionate about everything (I’m not even joking!).

All content by Olivia Gauvin
After the Wildcats scored a goal, the Niles West goalie grabs the ball to throw to a teammate.

Libertyville boy’s varsity water polo wins game against Niles West High School 13-7

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
May 4, 2019
To enhance their strength and flexibility, the LHS cheerleaders are required to attend tumbling classes once a week as well as practice daily on hard mats; as they explained, this not only improves their performance but also better prepares them for their competitions.

[Photo] Bring it On

Claire Salemi, Social Media Editor
April 18, 2019
Mr. Brian Zyrkowski

Mr. Brian Zyrkowski

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
March 22, 2019
Carbon emissions are proven to be one of the leading causes of climate change; they are part of the reason why sea levels have risen over Nuatambu Island.

If a tree falls

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
March 7, 2019
According to Business Insider, H&M outsources most of its labor overseas, to countries like Bangladesh, where the working conditions are difficult to oversee and are often dangerous.

Waste Size: the consequences of the modern-day fashion industry

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
March 7, 2019
Magistra Jamie Reuben

Magistra Jamie Reuben

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
February 15, 2019
This table at Starbucks, completely overrun by high schoolers’ homework, laptops and stationery, is a scene very familiar to the frequent coffee-shop goers of LHS.

Let’s See What’s Brewing: A look into coffee’s popularity across America

Claire Salemi and Olivia Gauvin
February 8, 2019
Many modern posters or campaigns take a light-hearted approach to the issue of women's rights which is potentially problematic while others specify issues that relate directly to the root of the problem. Left corner photo by Jonathan Eyler-Werve from flickr, right corner photo by Silvia Maresca from wikipedia commons, bottom photo by OpenRoadPR from pixabay.

White feminism is not feminism

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
January 28, 2019
Ms. Suzanne Torrence

Ms. Suzanne Torrence

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
January 11, 2019
Clara shows off her nutcracker while the other children, danced by the Dance Center North ensemble, admire from afar.

The holiday season was celebrated with Dance Center North’s “The Nutcracker”

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
December 17, 2018
The “Scout” mascot has been a part of the school’s image for a long time; pictured above is a display showing historical school-related artifacts including trophies from the 1930’s and an antique hand painted ornament.

More Than a Mascot: The debate surrounding Native American mascots in the U.S.

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
December 13, 2018
Mrs. Jane Risley

Mrs. Jane Risley

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
November 16, 2018

Safety First

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
November 8, 2018
Mr. Wiggins

Mr. Wiggins

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
October 12, 2018

A Bad Mood Doesn’t Justify Being Rude

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
September 27, 2018

Zoya Hasan

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
September 27, 2018
Mr. Rick Brenner

Mr. Rick Brenner

Olivia Gauvin, Features Editor
September 7, 2018
Felisa Umadhay, a senior, will be studying biochemistry at Lake Forest College. Umadhay has felt a calling to science from a young age because of her parents’ background in nursing.

The First Generation

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
May 15, 2018
Angad Virk

Angad Virk

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
April 24, 2018
The colorful symbols in this illustration represent good deeds, such as smiles and generosity. The figure on the left symbolizes a kind person, and on the right is a nice person. The key difference between the two is that being nice is randomly performing short-lived friendly actions. Being kind is not just giving bits of joy, but embodying compassion. Being kind is not just defined by what you do here and there, but by who you are and what you stand for.

The power of mankind(ness)

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Seniors Max Kratcoski, goalie Jack Otto and Nick Harrington reach to block an attempted goal from an opponent.

Boys varsity water polo defeats Mundelein 2-1

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
April 8, 2018
Julia Sahagian

Julia Sahagian

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018
Modern technology, especially cell phones, have had a major impact on how students cheat. Phones in particular can be used for sending answers to tests and homework.

The Heat to Cheat

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 11% of all the alcohol consumed in the United States is drank by people under the legal age of 21.

The life of the party

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
Here, Matthew is shown with his favorite mathematics formula: Heron's formula.

Matthew Neuberger

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
February 6, 2018
Libertyville High School band students performed their festive holiday concert, featuring classical and more modern pieces, on Dec.12; this was the final concert of 2017.

Merry music at the holiday band concert

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
December 13, 2017
Although it has been previously disputed, evidence has recently shown that gifted children inherit their advanced learning abilities from birth.

The gifted effect

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
Payton Golwas

Payton Golwas

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
December 5, 2017
LHS students, specifically football players and marching band members, have been "taking a knee" during the national anthem to protest inequality throughout the nation.

Rise to kneel

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
November 14, 2017
Zach El Ghatit

Zach El Ghatit

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017
Lancy Marcos

Lancy Marcos

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
September 26, 2017
Load More Stories
Menu
Activate Search
The student news publication of Libertyville High School
Olivia Gauvin