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
Jasmine Lafita

Jasmine Lafita, Editor-In-Chief

Hi, my name is Jasmine, and I’m a senior. This is my third year on staff. In school, I’m on the Debate Team, Model UN, and Scholastic Bowl. Out of school, I’m a political consultant on 5 campaigns.

All content by Jasmine Lafita
The Senior List 2023

The Senior List 2023

Jasmine Lafita, Alex Clark, and Sarah Wuh
May 19, 2023
2023 Letter to the Reader

2023 Letter to the Reader

Sarah Wuh and Jasmine Lafita
May 19, 2023

Face-off: Competitive Culture At LHS

Jasmine Lafita and Grace Huber
April 6, 2023
Neurodivergence

[Photo] Neurodivergence: Real or Reel?

April 6, 2023
Influencers: Promote or Deplatform?

Influencers: Promote or Deplatform?

Jasmine Lafita, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2023
Rosa Delle Rose (Junior Jordana Block-Terson) pleads for sailor Jack (Senior Eric Sparks) to take her with him after he is called back to his station.

LHS Stageplayers performs “The Rose Tattoo” for the junior/senior play

Jasmine Lafita, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2023
The Beauty of Classic Literature

The Beauty of Classic Literature

Jasmine Lafita, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2022
Senior List 2022

Senior List 2022

Jasmine Lafita, Online Editor
May 20, 2022

St. Patrick’s Day Baking

Sarah Wuh and Jasmine Lafita
April 19, 2022
Covid-19 Timeline

Covid-19 Timeline

Sarah Wuh and Jasmine Lafita
April 7, 2022
Students participate in the protest and spend their time in the Main Gym. They chose this option over returning home or putting on a mask to go to class. Back row, left to right: Freshman Sean Criel, junior Caleb Christensen, sophomore Emilie Bissing. Front row: Junior Zachary Gay, junior Colin Tippet.

Unmasked LHS students protest against D128 mask mandate

Jasmine Lafita and Sarah Wuh
February 7, 2022
Photo via Electrify America Newsroom The infrastructure bill invests $7.5 billion into the national buildout of fast chargers to make traveling in an electric vehicle easier. These chargers will be placed strategically along highways and transportation corridors under networks like Electrify America (pictured) and EVgo.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law

Jasmine Lafita, Online Editor
January 13, 2022
Sophomore Kate Mitchell is an only child with two moms. Even though it may be seen as a strange, Mitchell sees her family just like any other.

[Photo] Family is Family: Students with Varying Types of Households

Sarah Wuh, Opinions Editor
January 13, 2022
The social networking app Hoop is a way for teens to explore their options of friends that they can connect with through Snapchat. In order to add friends they have to earn diamonds- which can be earned by watching advertisements and logging onto the app daily

Exposing Hoop: The Dangers of Tinder for Teens

Jasmine Lafita, Online Editor
December 3, 2021
Illinois General Assembly passes Climate and Equitable Jobs Act

Illinois General Assembly passes Climate and Equitable Jobs Act

Jasmine Lafita, Online Editor
December 3, 2021
English teacher Ryan Ebling grades student assignments while utilizing new grading practices. He is using a rubric that grades students on a scale from one to five.

Reassessing Assessments: New Grading Reforms

Jasmine Lafita, Online Editor
October 14, 2021

The Untitled Tv Show Review Podcast: Beartown

Johnny Thames and Jasmine Lafita
May 30, 2021

Parting Words: Advice Seniors Have for Underclassmen

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
May 28, 2021
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[Photo] The Final Cut: Terry Gilliam’s masterful Brazil

Andrew Benoit and Pavan Acharya
May 11, 2021

The Untilted TV Show Review Podcast: Late Night Talk Shows

Johnny Thames and Jasmine Lafita
April 20, 2021
Academic clubs deserve more funding

Academic clubs deserve more funding

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
April 16, 2021
Sex education needs to be more comprehensive

Sex education needs to be more comprehensive

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
March 30, 2021
The halls of LHS look different this year, as a two-way hallway system has been implemented to enforce social distancing.

One year later

Ellie George, Jasmine Lafita, and Liam Tucker
March 12, 2021
What students do, and how they've been affected by, at-home learning

What students do, and how they’ve been affected by, at-home learning

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
March 5, 2021

The Untiltled Tv Review Podcast: Disenchantment Season 1

Johnny Thames and Jasmine Lafita
March 2, 2021
On Jan. 6, insurrectionists stormed the United States Capitol building in an attempt to stop Joe Biden’s presidential win from being certified by Congress.

What to Call the Jan. 6 Events at the Capitol? Inside the Tangled Web of Legal Terms

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
February 1, 2021
Between the Lines: The Catcher in the Rye

Between the Lines: The Catcher in the Rye

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
January 4, 2021
Many Lake Forest College students are taking online classes this year from home, leaving the college mostly empty and this parking lot at the school vacant. Only students with exceptions to live on campus are allowed access to specified buildings and outdoor areas.

How COVID-19 is affecting colleges

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
September 24, 2020
As of May 4, there have been 58,505 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois, however, the Lake County area has had 3,766 coronavirus cases. The Lake County Health Department continues to support Governor J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order through May 30 to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

News Briefs

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
May 15, 2020

COVID-19: Myth vs. Reality

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
May 4, 2020
D128 schools will stay closed for the remainder of the year

D128 schools will stay closed for the remainder of the year

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
May 4, 2020
From the introduction of e-learning days to the suspension of spring sports and extracurricular activities, LHS students and staff have been affected in a number of ways by the recent COVID-19 outbreak. Keep up to date with national and local news regarding the virus here.

D128 schools to remain closed until April 30

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
April 11, 2020
2 LHS staff members test positive for COVID-19

2 LHS staff members test positive for COVID-19

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
March 31, 2020
D128 closes LHS, VHHS, District Office

D128 closes LHS, VHHS, District Office

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020

Orchestras perform winter concert

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
March 12, 2020
Crossword Answers: Prevalent Women in History

Crossword Answers: Prevalent Women in History

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
March 9, 2020
The Voices of the Future: Student Activists in Libertyville

The Voices of the Future: Student Activists in Libertyville

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
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[Photo] The Final Cut: ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ is really bad

Andrew Benoit, Opinion Editor
February 28, 2020
Illinois becomes 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana

Illinois becomes 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
Patrick Kompare

Patrick Kompare

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
January 29, 2020
Spoiled for Choice

Spoiled for Choice

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Writer
December 16, 2019
Beartown by Fredrik Backman was introduced into the World Literature Honors curriculum this year and has become a favorite for many students.

Cracking Open the Curriculum

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
December 13, 2019
Student volunteers and kids attending the event have fun playing with the parachute in the main gym.

LHS hosts its annual WISH Dinner

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
December 12, 2019
Caitlyn Falbe

Caitlyn Falbe

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
November 15, 2019

CivicScout | Exploring the Bess Bower Dunn Museum

Ian Cox and Jasmine Lafita
November 15, 2019
The News in Cartoons

The News in Cartoons

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
October 24, 2019
Libertyville's essential restaurant, Bottaio, brings customers delicious food and a great atmosphere.

Ristorante Bottaio brings delicious Italian dining to Downtown Libertyville

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
Brogan Losch

Brogan Losch

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
October 14, 2019
Eric Sparks

Eric Sparks

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Member
September 6, 2019
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