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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

Elphaba and Galinda, characters portrayed by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, can be seen holding hands in front of the window which displays all of Oz. With their signature colors, this picture synthesizes many elements from the movie, such as the flying monkeys, Emerald City and Munchkinland.

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Review: ‘Wicked’ and its Intricate Messages (Spoiler Alert)

Aarna Mishra, Business Manager December 13, 2024

  As 2024 comes to a close, I believe it’s time to reflect on some of the year's greatest accomplishments, including the release of “Wicked.”  Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo,...

Cooking Cats: Holiday Dessert Edition

Cooking Cats: Holiday Dessert Edition

Sofie Figurelli, Social Media Manager December 13, 2024

The holiday season brings a variety of celebrations and gatherings but one thing we can all agree on is that one of the best parts is the food. No matter what holidays you may celebrate, there are always...

Happy Holidays: Message or Meaning?

Happy Holidays: Message or Meaning?

Aarna Mishra December 13, 2024

The holidays are some of my favorite times of the year. As a Hindu, living in a Christian-majority community, I celebrate all sorts of holidays, such as Dussehra, Halloween, Diwali, Thanksgiving and Christmas. My...

In the One Act “Love Island UK Talent Show 2024”, directed by seniors Delaney Rybicki and Erin Duffy, junior Liza Allen is seen performing for the crowd. “The audience loved it,” Rybicki said. “I'm really proud of my cast.”

Another Successful One Acts Festival

Ashley Sanchez and Sofie Figurelli December 9, 2024

  On Thursday, Dec. 6, and Friday, Dec. 7, Stageplayers debuts its One Act Play Festival, a series of student-directed and created performances. The directors have 100 percent total creative...

The Grading System: Room for improvement

The Grading System: Room for improvement

Sophia Jackman, News and Opinions Editor December 2, 2024

When you think of grades, how do you feel? For me, grades can cause me a lot of stress. It can be partly because I have high expectations for myself. I feel the pressure to get the letter grade I want...

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...

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 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...

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