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
Natalie Isberg

Natalie Isberg, Copy Editor

Hi, my name is Natalie, and I’m a senior. This is my third year on staff. In school, I’m involved in LEAF. I enjoy fencing at Midwest fencing club, and I like to write.

All content by Natalie Isberg
Farewell, Wildcats: Retiring Teachers at LHS

Farewell, Wildcats: Retiring Teachers at LHS

Natalie Isberg, Copy Editor
May 21, 2022
Senior Carlos Cabrera performs a front handspring on the vault, earning him a score of 7.200 points. He placed third as his all around score.

[Photo] Boys Gymnastics vaults over the competition

April 18, 2022
Senior Owen Haywood helps lead a discussion about "which cereal is best?" Topics at The Gray Area vary from light-hearted topics like cereal preference to serious topics such as state laws and the legalization of marijuana.

[Photo] New club seeks to find middle ground

April 7, 2022
Finding a middle ground in small issues, such as finding a place to have lunch with friends, is something we do on a daily basis. However, compromises for bigger issues are harder to achieve due simply to the passion and the multitude of preferences expressed within the issue.

[Photo] Is Compromise Possible?

April 7, 2022
The bike path lights, which have been installed at Old School Forest Preserve and Lakewood Forest Preserve, have received both positive and negative feedback from trailwalkers and the community. They currently activate during the winter months after sunset.

[Photo] Star light, star bright, may solar lights guide your way tonight!

March 7, 2022
The AP Portfolio: Creativity Brought to Life

The AP Portfolio: Creativity Brought to Life

Natalie Isberg, Copy Editor
March 3, 2022
Olive Green and Neon Yellow Illustrated UI Sleep Hygiene Infographic

[Photo] Wake up LHS: Bring Back Nap Time

Sarah Wuh and Eva Fahrenkrog
January 13, 2022
Libertyville High School has done an exemplary job promoting and practicing inclusion on-campus; however, off-campus the message is not as strong. Photo courtesy of Billy Dempsey

[Photo] Acknowledging that Libertyville isn’t Perfect

DOI Staff
January 13, 2022
Large scale chalk drawings, like the one seen above, can take around five to six hours to complete. Art by Macaire from Cam and Hopper Travel The World.

Macaire Everett: A World Colored By Chalk

Natalie Isberg, Copy Editor
December 8, 2021
The LHS student section brings the heat, encouraging and stoking the fiery spirits of the varsity team. The most common chants were “Three...Two...One...!” and “Two!”

[Photo] LHS Varsity Wrestling Gets the Victory

December 7, 2021
The project will be completed in multiple phases. In phase two of the project, renovations began on the mall’s center court.

[Photo] Hawthorn Mall redevelopment project takes shape

Alex Clark, Staff Member
December 3, 2021
Bus schedule changes have been ongoing since the start of the school year, which have been due to factors such as fewer bus drivers, COVID-19, heightened license requirements, and more.

LHS Experiencing a Lack of Bus Drivers

Natalie Isberg, Copy Editor
October 14, 2021
Orange College Application Timeline Infographic (2)

[Photo] “We Regret To Inform You”: College Admissions Have Changed

Sara Bogan, Managing Editor
May 7, 2021
Places like the Lake County Fairgrounds are currently giving out Covid-19 vaccines by appointment for those over 65, essential workers and long-term care facility residents.

[Photo] Lake County Continues to Administer Vaccines, Now Including Teachers

March 18, 2021
All In This Together: How An Athlete's Support System Can Help Motivate And Inspire

All In This Together: How An Athlete’s Support System Can Help Motivate And Inspire

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
February 11, 2021
While most people see most colors on the color spectrum, those with color blindness see them differently or completely omitted depending on the type and severity of their color blindness.

What Exactly is Color Blindness?

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
November 22, 2020
Potential Infographic (Almost confirmed)

[Photo] Handling mental health in eSchool

Pavan Acharya, Online Editor
September 30, 2020
With the existence of Covid-19, students face an unprecedented challenge when making plans for their future.

[Photo] Defining My Future During COVID

September 30, 2020
Amanda Sekili

Amanda Sekili

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
May 5, 2020
Ways to Visit Your Pet From College

Ways to Visit Your Pet From College

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
May 5, 2020
Kate Gerber

Kate Gerber

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
April 21, 2020
Tom Koulentes

Tom Koulentes

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
April 16, 2020
Sarah Villani

Sarah Villani

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
April 13, 2020
Mary Kretschmar

Mary Kretschmar

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
April 13, 2020
Price gouging isn't ethical

Price gouging isn’t ethical

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
April 13, 2020
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. At LHS, regular P.E. gym classes sometimes play pickleball indoors.

A Glance at Some Lesser-Known Sports

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
February 28, 2020
If you feel that someone’s opinion on what you consider to be fundamental rights is being infringed upon, it might be good to weigh how you feel about and if their negative opinions outweigh what you like about them.

[Photo] Friends and Fundamental Human Rights: When Does Their Opinion Cross the Line?

Amanda Black, Managing Editor
March 5, 2020
Madison Wilson

Madison Wilson

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
February 7, 2020
Golden Escape Rooms is located on 15 Commerce Dr., Units 110-111, in Grayslake, next to Asian Bowl.

[Photo] These escape rooms are Golden

Sayre Debruler, Staff Member
January 22, 2020
In 2018, Common Sense Media found that 57 percent of teens were often distracted from homework, and 54 percent said they ignored their friends to pay attention to social media.

[Photo] ProcasTECHnation

Claire Salemi, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2019
Highly competitive athletes like dancer Brenna Farrell work hours perfecting their skills, yet are still unreasonably expected to also take a P.E. class on top of their stress from practices and homework.

[Photo] Why outside-of-school athletes shouldn't be in PE

December 13, 2019
Megan Snow

Megan Snow

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
November 22, 2019
Construction for the new dance studio on the second floor is set to be completed next fall. They are currently working on the plumbing and ductwork. Photo courtesy of Gilbane.

New dance studio progresses with construction

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
November 19, 2019
While a teacher could be the one to single students out for a wrong answer or for giving an “I don’t know” answer, the feeling of embarrassment afterwards is often magnified by the condescending attitude of peers, making students feel much worse overall.

[Photo] Public shaming: all pain, no gain

Amanda Black, Managing Editor
November 14, 2019
Grant Giardina

Grant Giardina

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
October 21, 2019

Girls Volleyball beats St. Viator

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
October 6, 2019
Neil D'Souza

Neil D’Souza

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member
September 13, 2019
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