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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

Senior Traditions
Elphie Bacilek, Staff Member • May 14, 2025

As we near the end of the school year, there are many more things...

Mr. Abullh Ali, manager/assistant, helps open Queen Yemeni Coffee in downtown Libertyville at 606 North Milwaukee Ave. With the help of employees such as manager and LHS senior Yousef Taha, they are able to bring the Yemeni and Ethiopian culture to Libertyville by using their Queen spices, cinnamon and cardamom in their drinks such as Adani Chai, which is inspired by Sheda, the Queen of Yemen and Ethiopia. “The history of our coffee [is] a long history and we believe that Yemen and Ethiopia started the coffee and we are bringing something unique to the community,” Mr. Ali said.
New Coffee Shop Downtown is ‘Bringing Something Unique to the Community’
Grace Jackman and Sophia Jackman April 11, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 14, a Yemeni coffee shop opened in downtown Libertyville...

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Fun in the Sun: How Libertyville Public Events Influence Community
Sophie Lee and Andrew Schinler April 16, 2025

As just around 20,000 people occupy Libertyville, the town...

How Short Form Content Influences the World
How Short Form Content Influences the World
Sophie Lee and Akshay Jaladi April 16, 2025

In today’s modern world, digital media consumption is at an...

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The window at the top of the staircase by the auditorium lets in tons of natural light and provides students with a scenic view of the school's entrance.
Ranking the LHS Staircases
Andrew Schinler May 15, 2025

Let’s just face it: some of the staircases at this school are...

Ranking Pickleball Courts Near Libertyville
Ashley Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2025

Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing trends in the...

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(Left to right) Senior Zahraa Patel, junior Rishi Tipparti and sophomore Aarna Mishra.
Desi Girl Podcast
Zahraa Patel, Rishi Tipparti, and Aarna Mishra December 5, 2023

Prom Dress Review
Prom Dress Review
Luiza Magalhaes and Aarna Mishra May 14, 2025

Wildcats Progress to Regional Championship After a Win Against Mundelein
Sophie Lee, Sports Editor • February 28, 2025

On February 26, 2025, The Libertyville Wildcats secured a win...

Peter Bennes, seen on the right, represents the Libertyville Boys Club (LBC) in a boxing match against the Mundelein Boys Club in the 1946-1947 season. LBC was originally founded as a boxing club in the late 1930s but soon grew in popularity into what is now known as the Libertyville Wildcats Youth Sports. Photo courtesy of the Libertyville Historical Society.
The Evolution of Libertyville Athletics
Sofie Figurelli, Social Media Manager • February 28, 2025

For over a century, Libertyville High School has built an...

The Rise of Pickleball: Reasons Behind Joining
The Rise of Pickleball: Reasons Behind Joining
Grace Jackman, Features and Online Editor • February 25, 2025

In recent years, especially since the pandemic, the game...

Junior Point Forward Bryce Wegrzyn (32) scores a layup against the Scouts’ defense. Bryce scored 11 points in the game on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Boys Basketball fights hard against Lake Forest Scouts in close game
Akshay Jaladi February 13, 2025

On Tuesday Feb. 11, the Boys varsity basketball team faced off...

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