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Drops of Ink

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Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

Volunteers for Feed My Starving Children pack ingredients such as rice and soy to send to children in Peru. This is one of the jobs that volunteers can do to help Feed My Starving Children besides working in the warehouse or putting labels on food packages. There are five sessions Monday through Saturday, where volunteers can help Feed My Starving Children reach their ultimate goal: getting rid of world hunger.

We need a culture-shift with regards to service

Soham Bothra November 12, 2024

Some people dedicate a portion of their time to help others in need. This could be cleaning up the highway or volunteering at Bernie’s Book Bank; however, people – especially students – can have...

From Degrees to Despair

From Degrees to Despair

Rishi Tipparti, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2024

Once upon a time, minimum-wage jobs were the domain of teenagers, eager to earn some pocket money to buy that jacket they’ve been eyeing while learning the value of work. Fast forward to today: these...

Satire: Why the Customer is Always Right?

Satire: Why the Customer is Always Right?

Andrew Schinler, Staff Member November 12, 2024

Being a service worker comes with some perks and the occasional employee discount –but out of all of the cleaning, cooking and servicing, it can be said without a doubt that there is one thing that service...

The Tipping Point

Haiden Lui, Copy-Editing Manager November 12, 2024

Tipping: To give someone a sum of money as a way of rewarding them for their services. - Oxford Dictionary Tipping began in the late 19th century in the US; borrowed from European customs, it quickly...

Many students eat lunch in the LHS cafeteria. Groups of students can be found here during all lunch periods, third through sixth. Students even spend time here before school officially starts. In addition, students can also buy various foods such as pizzas, sandwiches, chicken tenders and many other items.

Ranking Lunch Spots at LHS

Andrew Schinler, Staff Member November 8, 2024

Each day, students head to the school cafeteria to eat their sandwiches, popcorn chicken and mozzarella sticks. Some, however, claim that there are more welcoming areas to eat than the stuffy cafeteria....

The rise of politics intertwined with social media culture has turned independent journalism into a casualty, where clicks overshadow facts and sensationalism drowns out substantive reporting.

Letter to the Reader: It’s Free Real (Fourth) Estate!

Rishi Tipparti, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2024

Disclaimer: This letter is a work of satire and not intended to reflect actual editorial policies or endorsements.   Dear readers,  This is Rishi Tipparti, one of your Editors-in-Chief for the...

The AP Class Ranking: by Very Qualified Sophomores

The AP Class Ranking: by Very Qualified Sophomores

Jordan Lui and Akshay Jaladi October 31, 2024

This is the ultimate guide to LHS AP classes, written by two qualified sophomores (PhD, MD) with minimal experience. Look no further for your one-stop ranking of the top AP classes to take before graduating....

From plate to planet: The impact of the vegan diet on health and the environment

Grace Jackman, Features and Online Editor October 29, 2024

In 2023, about 4% of Americans considered themselves to be vegan, according to Statista. India has the largest population of vegans, with about 11%, whereas many European countries have about one to...

Senior Grace Coughlin looks up the differences between Early Decision and Early Action while applying to colleges on the Common App.

Early Action, Early Decision: Talking about deadlines

Sophie Lee, Sports Editor October 17, 2024

As the next class of seniors begins to apply to college, many students pick different times and ways to apply. Whether through the Common Application or not, every student has a deadline; however, it is...

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