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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
News
Hurricane Isaiais takes down a tree, cutting it in half. This hurricane has caused a lot of damage and power outages throughout the Southeast regions of the U.S. “A tree fell through the roof and into the living room, trapping both of us beneath,” said a victim of the hurricane. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.)
Drops of News: What Happened Last Week
Aliyah Singh, Staff Member • October 13, 2026
Construction continues on the new Libertyville Police Station at 200 E Cook Avenue, where heavy equipment is visible across the site. The cleared property shows the scale of the project as work continues on the future police facility.
Libertyville Police Station Undergoes a Multimillion-Dollar Reconstruction.
Aidan Punjwani, Staff Member • October 7, 2026
A photo of the Leopardus Tilcayo. This photo shows some of its interesting features, such as its spotted print and large eyes.
Drops of News: What Happened Last Week?
October 6, 2026
Features
Mr. Marth on LHS' football field for his cheerleading coaching job. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Marth)
LHS welcomes new staff
Luca Figurelli, Staff M • October 6, 2026
Senior Michael Bowman performs in the ensemble of All State’s 2026 production of “Newsies,” which performed at the Illinois High School Theater Festival. Bowman returns to All State this year to further his acting experience. (Photo Courtesy of Michael Bowman)
Beyond the bell: Students after hours
Addi Sriram and Kari Narayan • September 30, 2026
Seniors With Unique Majors
Seniors With Unique Majors
Andrew Schinler, Features Editor • May 15, 2026
How Will Jobs Be Affected By AI
Joseph Polley, Sport Editior • May 15, 2026
The STUCO Executive Board celebrates the 2026 Homecoming week by participating in Twin Day. (Photo courtesy: Meg Trob)
Making Ordinary Days Extraordinary: How Student Council Shapes Life At LHS
Aarna Mishra • April 18, 2026
Opinion
Advice to Future Seniors
Andrew Schinler, Features Editor • May 15, 2026
Satire: Worst School Day Ever
Satire: Worst School Day Ever
Andrew Schinler, Features Editor • February 27, 2026
Students compete in a basketball tournament during Lifetime Sports and Fitness, an LHS PE class. They wear the required orange or black school-issued uniforms, another department policy.
Staff-Ed: Does the PE Policy Need a Change?
DOI Staff • February 27, 2026
Echo Chambers: The Collapse of Healthy Debate
Echo Chambers: The Collapse of Healthy Debate
Joseph Polley, Sport Editior • February 27, 2026
Letter to the Reader
Letter to the Reader
Grace Jackman and Luiza Magalhaes • February 27, 2026
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Mr. Marth on LHS' football field for his cheerleading coaching job. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Marth)

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