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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

Side by Side: The Lifelong Influence that Twins Have on Each Other

Side by Side: The Lifelong Influence that Twins Have on Each Other

Grace Jackman, Features and Online Editor April 11, 2025

From together at birth to walking side by side in the high school halls, twins can often be seen as a unit. But this isn’t always the case. Often, despite being together for a majority of their lives,...

Senior Ava Koot stands beside her pen/ink drawing based on the trilogy of the book Dante’s Divine Comedy. This piece uses a comic-like style to show different scenes and emotions.

A Deep Dive into AP Portfolio

Elphie Bacilek April 11, 2025

  As the only year-long art class at LHS, AP Portfolio works as a major outlet for students who are interested in pursuing a career related to the arts in the future or simply as a hobby. In...

Celebrate Women’s History Month: Influential Women

Celebrate Women’s History Month: Influential Women

Sophia Jackman, News and Opinions Editor March 6, 2025

There are many women around the world that deserve recognition for all their accomplishments - no matter how small or big. For example, Arabella Mansfield was the first female lawyer and Katherine Johnson...

The Eras We Lived Through

Ashley Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2025

Have you ever looked back at your childhood photos and thought to yourself, “Gosh what was I wearing?” It's just a reminder of those fleeting, yet unforgettable times when a style trend takes over,...

Childhood Games

Elphie Bacilek, Staff Member February 28, 2025

As we grow up, we grow out of many things. When leaving middle school and coming to high school, we leave recess behind along with many games that we grew up playing. Childhood games were more than just...

Mr. Scott Brzezinski poses for a photo while working at ShurWay Moving in Libertyville where his cousin Mr. Eric Brzezinski also works. He appreciates that LHS prepares students for their future by providing a variety of opportunities. “[There are] a lot of different resources that LHS has between colleges and counselors,” he said. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Scott Brzezinski)

Student Alumni: Reflecting on time at LHS

Sophia Jackman, News and Opinions Editor February 28, 2025

We’ve all been or will be in high school at some point in our lives - whether it is currently, in the past or in the future. LHS alum share what their experience at LHS was like and what their life...

A student is looking at a photo of Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie. Mickey Mouse, the face of Disney, is already very popular and beloved. This iconic version of Mickey is often seen at the beginning of Disney Films, and is also very well-known.

Is Disney Making New Memories or Ruining Notalgia?

Joseph Polley, Staff Member February 28, 2025

Disney has made one of the biggest legacies in cinema and has reached the hearts of students around the world. They have created what would be considered legendary movies such as the “Lion King”, “Pinocchio”,...

A VHS tape, an old form of recording and playing back video. The tape wraps and passes through the “head drum” and plays back both audio and video. Many old movies were recorded on these.

The History of Retro Technology: Shaping the Future of Gaming and Personalized Computers

Jordan Lui February 28, 2025

Since the start of the Digital Age in the 1940s, technology has reshaped the world in ways previously unimaginable. Less than a century ago, the first general-purpose fully electronic computer, ENIAC (Electronic...

The Slant of Light literary arts magazine is expected to come out in May before the school’s art show. The magazine serves as a way for students to showcase writing and art pieces with students and visitors to the school and magazine rocks with copies of Slant of Light can be found at the school’s entrances. “It's such a great opportunity to show what really great stuff students are capable of,” Slant of Light magazine advisor Mr. Tooley said. “We wish more students took the time, either just to look at it for five minutes or to submit their stuff.”

Behind the Scenes: Writers Expo and Slant of Light

Grace Jackman, Features and Online Editor February 28, 2025

Each year during the second semester, the written word is celebrated and publicized through the two-day event of Writers Expo and the literary arts magazine, Slant of Light, hoping to bring an engaging...

Adler Memorial Park is located right next to the Adler Middle School and pool.

Playgrounds in Libertyville

Lee Ashworth, Staff Member February 28, 2025

Adler Memorial Park Adler Memorial Park is a beloved spot in Libertyville, offering a range of fun activities for everyone. The park has a large playground that caters to children of all ages, making...

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