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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
The Big Switch: Change from Coke to Pepsi in the Cafeteria

The Big Switch: Change from Coke to Pepsi in the Cafeteria

Andrew Schinler • January 23, 2025

Since the inception of cola-flavored products, the feud between Coke and Pepsi has been ongoing across the United States and the World. The fight has long been dominated by Coke, with a 19.2% share...

Tiktok, a platform with the mission of inspiring creativity and bringing joy, is being banned on Sunday, Jan.19. Affecting 170 million Americans, many are concerned about what this ban might bring to their everyday lives.

BREAKING NEWS: TikTok Ban as of Jan. 19

Aarna Mishra • January 23, 2025

TikTok, a popular social media app, will be banned in the United States starting Jan. 19 unless the application’s US operations are handed over from ByteDance, the parent company. As of January 6, 2025,...

New bookstore downtown creates a safe space

Sophia Jackman, News and Opinions Editor • December 13, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 25, About Time Bookstore, a woman-owned bookstore, opened in downtown Libertyville at 528 Milwaukee Ave. Ms. Delanie Dochelli, the owner of About Time Bookstore, decided to open a bookstore...

Middle schools join LHS for the Annual Band Festival

Mishall Quraishi, Staff Member • December 9, 2024

On Wednesday, November 21, all of LHS bands performed alongside band students from feeder middle schools such as Highland, Oak Grove and Rondout. The performance started with the combined middle...

Guide to Finals Week

Haiden Lui, Copy-Editing Manager • December 5, 2024

Finals week can be one of the most stressful times of the year, forcing students to balance preparation for multiple exams while managing expectations for a strong performance. It is a pivotal period,...

First Responders: Their vital role in the school and community

Soham Bothra, Staff member • November 25, 2024

Government servants, more specifically first responders, touch every aspect of our life. They maintain law and order in our society, ensure the safety of the public is not compromised and also are the...

Going both ways: Student Tutors at LHS

Going both ways: Student Tutors at LHS

Mishall Quraishi, Staff Member • November 13, 2024

Libertyville High School provides many different ways for students to access academic help. One of the less recognized ways for students to get help is through student tutors. Student tutors can often...

Rovagni deems it important to thank his wife, Betty, for allowing him to do the job that he loves.

Coach Joe: a Libertyville legend

Sophie Lee • November 12, 2024

In the heart of LHS, a well-loved legend works behind the scenes to support students in ways many might not realize. Joe Ravagni, affectionately known as Coach Joe, is in the peak of his 16th football...

Seniors (left to right) Lena Dogadalksi and Noah Finnema prepare to deliver donations to the PADS charity, an organization which is dedicated to preventing homelessness in families.

National Honors Society: Elevating leadership and character

Joseph Polley • November 12, 2024

The National Honors Society (NHS) is an organization in which students with a 3.6 unweighted GPA and demonstrated community involvement and service at LHS push themselves to run different nonprofits across...

Drops of Ink 2024 Elections Coverage

Drops of Ink 2024 Elections Coverage

Rishi Tipparti, Grace Jackman, Andrew Schinler, and Joseph Polley • November 8, 2024

TRUMP WINS 2024 ELECTION by Grace Jackman, Features and Online Editor THE 2024 CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS by Rishi Tipparti, Editor-in-Chief SCHNEIDER WINS 2024 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES...

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