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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

Top Five Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day [Spolier Alert]

Top Five Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day [Spolier Alert]

Aarna Mishra, Staff Member February 12, 2025

Feb. 14, the day of hearts, flowers and heartbreak, has always been a highly debated topic, especially this time of the year. Every Valentine’s Day, the world becomes hyper-fixated on love or the lack...

The LHS lunchroom: A place where a myriad of students have genuine conversations getting to know each other at a natural pace. Even without the teacher involvement, the space promotes sociability.

Comfortable Introduction or Waste of First Day

Joseph Polley January 23, 2025

When students walk into the first day of each of their classes, it has become commonplace to start with icebreakers. They’re intended to be a way for people to get to know each other in the classroom...

Influencers on Instagram (faces and handles removed to protect privacy) display their collections of Stanley water bottles and Trader Joe’s tote bags respectively. By modeling consumerist behaviors to their audience, they promote this trend, ultimately rendering the actual sustainability of these products insignificant.

Hashtags, Hydro Flasks, and Hypocrisy

Rishi Tipparti, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2025

Scroll through your favorite social media app, and you'll see it: the aesthetic of "eco-conscious living." Trader Joe’s tote bags hanging like trophies on a wall. A rainbow of Stanley, Hydro Flask, and...

A young influencer, around ten years old, creates a “Get Ready With Me” reel on Instagram, where she goes through her skincare routine, using the many products on the table in front of her. Her face and Instagram are hidden for privacy reasons.

The Digital Minefield

Rishi Tipparti, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2025

“iPad Kids,” “Sephora ten-year-olds” and “Fortnite kids” – these are some of the many names frequently used to describe the young children increasingly occupying space on the internet. Generation...

These “oodles” were used during first semester as seats for freshmen and link crew leaders alike. Link Crew is a mandatory program for freshmen which stretches all the way from the beginning of the year to a week before first semester finals. Link Crew can smoothen the transition for you and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to be in a group with your friends!

A Freshman’s Survival Guide to 1st Semester

Soham Bothra January 23, 2025

The first semester for freshmen can be an awkward transition; on my first day, I was completely lost in what seemed to be a massive labyrinth of hallways and rooms. The workload built up and it wasn’t...

The standing area after the headlining performance at Lollapalooza Chicago 2023. The ground was covered with ponchos, water bottles, drink cans, and food wrappers. After working long hours in the heat, workers close their night by cleaning up somebody else’s trash. At the very least spectators should pick up their trash on their way out of the festival.

Concert Pet Peeves: Little Things That May Ruin a Big Night

Luiza Magalhaes, Managing Editor January 23, 2025

There I was sitting in third period trying to buy Tate McRae tickets, all excited expecting nothing to cost more than $150; this was presale after all. Yet, I spent $270 that day on obstructed view tickets....

What Does it Mean to be “Successful”?

What Does it Mean to be “Successful”?

Sofie Figurelli January 23, 2025

When you hear the word “success”, what comes to mind? For many teens and young adults, it’s tied to either athletic accomplishments or acceptance into a prestigious college. Dictionary.com defines...

Social media can be a meaningful way to connect teens with one another. They can allow for close bonds to form and for teens to be updated on each others’ daily lives. In fact, 81% of teens say that social media allows them to feel more connected and 69% of teens say that social media can be somewhat important in having meaningful conversations with close friends, according to a report done by Meredith Howard, a creative arts therapist at Counslr.

Behind the screen: Does social media aid in forming real connections?

Grace Jackman, Features and Online Editor January 23, 2025

As a junior in high school, I grew up with social media at my fingertips. For teens ages 13-17, 63% report using Tiktok, 60% using Snapchat and 59% report using Instagram, according to a study done by...

Antarctica: The Last Penguin

Antarctica: The Last Penguin

Akshay Jaladi, Community Service Manager January 23, 2025

Adrift. I sit here on my tiny little platform of ice, adrift in the water. The massive iceberg that I lived on is now gone, completely melted. I waddle over slowly to the edge of my island and dip a flipper...

Misconceptions of feminism

Sophie Lee, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

The year is 2025, and yet many people are still unsure of what the true meaning of feminism is. In some cases, said people are not necessarily at fault. Ignorance has allowed for many misconceptions...

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