The student news publication of Libertyville High School

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
Ella Marsden

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief

This is my fourth year on staff. At LHS, I’m involved in golf and lacrosse. Outside of school, I like to hang out with my dogs, drink coffee and sleep.

All content by Ella Marsden

No Two Decisions Are The Same

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2021
A clock's repetitive ticking might cause someone with Misophonia to react.

Misophonia: An Everyday Torture

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2021
Nikki Michele is the executive director of the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County. Currently, their meetings are all virtual, but their future plans include opening a physical space in Waukegan.

New LGBTQ+ Center opens in Lake County

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2021
Course Requirements Limit Student Exploration

Course Requirements Limit Student Exploration

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2021
The owner of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Tom Lockowitz, pays to recycle cardboard and paid for a dumpster in the parking lot behind his store himself. Lockowitz also collects other recyclables in the back of the shop and brings them home to recycle properly.

MainStreet Businesses Take Recycling Into Their Own Hands

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2021
Gender Inequality is Plaguing the Classroom

Gender Inequality is Plaguing the Classroom

Ellie George and Ella Marsden
February 11, 2021
The World is on Fire, Give us a Break

The World is on Fire, Give us a Break

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2021
Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg's friendship is highly regarded by many Americans. Despite this

We Shouldn’t Admire RBG’s Friendship With Antonin Scalia

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2020
Political Parties changes over time: timeline

Divisiveness in American Politics is Nothing New

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2020
What LHS Students Need to Know About Extended E-School

What LHS Students Need to Know About Extended E-School

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
August 6, 2020
On May 28, protesters set fire to the Minneapolis Third Police Precinct building. Days later, the Minneapolis city council announced its intent to disband the Minneapolis Police Department and invest in community-centered reform, according to the ACLU.

There’s no wrong way to protest

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2020

How Students Are Filling Their Free Time

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2020
From sustainability to the satisfaction of contributing to a larger movement, the vegetarian lifestyle has several benefits.

BEE Vegetarian

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2020

Fine Tuning Their Passion

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020

How to Vote in Illinois

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2020
Ronan Farrow's investigative journalism played a pivotal role in uncovering the sexual assault allegations on Harvey Weinstein.

How Journalists Have Propelled the #MeToo Movement

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights movement and inspired others even after his death in 1968. Martin Luther King Jr’s exhibit is located in the DuSable Museum of African American History.

Beyond the Basics of Black History

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2020
Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) is a new conservative club at Libertyville High School, promoting individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise and other traditional values.

Young Americans for Freedom chapter starts in Libertyville

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2020

Choirs host annual senior citizen dinner

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2019
IT's Complicated: A Look Into LHS's IT Department

IT’s Complicated: A Look Into LHS’s IT Department

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2019
Due to the controversy caused by previous inappropriate yearbook quotes, Dr. Koulentes and the yearbook staff have made the decision to no longer include senior quotes.

Disintegrating Quotes

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2019
Lovin’ Oven Cakery, a bakery located in downtown Libertyville, will be closing at the end of June due to economic factors.

Businesses turn over throughout Libertyville

Ella Marsden, Staff Member
May 19, 2019
Ms. Kara Bosman has been coaching boys water polo at LHS for three years. She often faced discrimination towards the beginning of her coaching career by officials, who would mistake her male assistant coach as being the head coach instead.

She’s Got Game

Ella Marsden, Staff Member
April 18, 2019
This year, as a junior, Emma Gleason was a finalist in the 100 Fly, finishing fifth in the state. Gleason has qualified for state all three years of her LHS swim career so far, earning All-State recognition her sophomore and junior years.

Emma Gleason: Free of Sugar, Full of Talent

Ella Marsden, Staff Member
February 8, 2019
The phrase “Me Too” was coined in 2017. This movement raises awareness about sexual assault and lets survivors know that they are not alone.

From Pain to Power

Aliya Haddon and Ella Marsden
December 13, 2018
The “Libertyville bubble” may prevent people in our community from wanting to be aware of international issues. But by watching the news, people can break through this bubble and help others around the world.

Ignorance Isn’t Bliss

Ella Marsden, Staff Member
December 13, 2018
The phrase “Me Too” was coined in 2017. This movement raises awareness about sexual assault and lets survivors know that they are not alone.

From Pain to Power

Aliya Haddon and Ella Marsden
December 13, 2018
In the spring of 2019, a two-lane road will be added by the old administration building that will lead into the back of the school; new parking spaces will be built alongside this road. As of now, the gravel road is fenced off because of the construction going on for the pool.

109 additional spots to be added to parking lot

Ella Marsden, Staff Member
October 30, 2018
Freshman Dakota Lyons has verbally committed to Ohio State soccer to play attack.

Dakota Lyons commits to Ohio State University for soccer

Ella Marsden, Staff Member
October 19, 2018
Prior to becoming a Wildcat, G-P LST secretary Mrs. Ronne he was a librarian at Vernon Hills High School.

Mrs. Ronne

Ella Marsden, Staff Member
September 27, 2018
A rest stop for students outside the library and the A-F LST has been installed, where students are able to sit, study, eat and drink during their free periods. This seating opens up more opportunities for students who would like to work on homework or study during lunch periods.

Libertyville High School implements changes to its campus

Ella Marsden, Staff Member
September 7, 2018
Mr. Buesing, Mrs. Olzewski, and Mr. Ebling, who were all interviewed for this article had quotes that stood out and were used as pull quotes.

Restricted Rights for Teachers

Ella Marsden, Staff Member
May 15, 2018
The art show was open almost the whole day on Friday, May 4, open first period until one that afternoon. AP art students were exempt from their classes for the day in order to sit at their booths and showcase their artwork.

[Photo] Annual art show features student work

Rachel Benner, Features Editor
May 9, 2018
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[Photo] Finding Refuge in Libertyville

Hannah Hutchins, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2018

Evolution of Libertyville Slang

Ariella Bucio and Ella Marsden
March 12, 2018
The Varsity Icecats team had an outstanding regular season, remaining undefeated throughout.

IceCats head into state playoffs undefeated in conference

Ella Marsden, Staff Member
March 2, 2018
A woman holds up a sign reading “Hear our voice” as she participates in the Women’s March on Chicago, which began at Columbus Drive near Buckingham Fountain and stretched all the way to Randolph Street, according to WTTW.

Women’s March on Chicago 2018

Ella Marsden, Staff Writer
January 23, 2018
Athletes are paid significantly more than the average 9-5 worker, and certain athletes are paid more than 100 times the salary of the average worker.

Are Athletes’ Wages Fair?

Ella Marsden, Staff Writer
December 21, 2017
Climate Change has negatively affected the Earth in recent years; sea levels and average temperatures have risen.

Global Warning: The Reality Of Climate Change

Ella Marsden, Staff Writer
December 21, 2017

Frosh With a Future

Ella Marsden and Savanna Winiecki
October 24, 2017
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