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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,...

The Psychology of First Impressions

The Psychology of First Impressions

Haiden Lui January 23, 2025

First impressions play an important role in human relationships, influencing perceptions and decisions from the first interactions between individuals. These initial judgments are created by the interpretation...

The Fascinating Science of Ice

Jordan Lui January 23, 2025

  In 2010, the record-setting largest hailstone fell in the tiny town of Vivian, South Dakota. Weighing almost 2 pounds with an 8-inch diameter, this huge ball of ice set a new record for the...

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...

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...

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