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The Student News Site of Northside College Preparatory High School

The Hoofbeat

Northside College Preparatory High School
Farewell From Your Editor-in-Chief
Sophie Zinder, Editor-in-Chief • May 26, 2026

Dear Northside community, Throughout my two years at The Hoofbeat, I’ve come to understand the weight of stewarding a school newspaper...

Sophomore Otto Grant, freshmen Helix Swindler and Ava Rush and senior Cristian Hurtado sit with the Japanese students to make origami
Highlighting Our Visitors: Japanese Exchange Students
Natalia Zupko, Staff Writer • June 1, 2026

Every March, Northside collaborates with Evanston Township High School (ETHS) and Shonan High School to create the Japanese exchange program....

Student Communication Pipeline to Administration
Student Communication Pipeline to Administration
John Dingman, Staff Writer • June 1, 2026

At a school as busy as Northside, progress doesn’t just happen—it’s negotiated. Whether it’s fixing the pool or locking down a date for...

The School's Backyard Neighbors
The School’s Backyard Neighbors
Liliana Dominikowski and Aaizah Khan May 8, 2026

Northside has seen an increase of wildlife in the backyard this semester, including coyotes, swarms of geese, and even evidence of a beaver.  Northside...

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AP Tests Are Upon Us
Safal Maskey and Ayaan Uddin May 1, 2026

AP Tests Are Upon Us Students at Northside are preparing for this year's Advanced Placement (AP) tests as the first two weeks of May approach...

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Northside’s Spring Break Recap
Vivian Jelinek, Staff Writer • June 1, 2026

Spring break took place the week of Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27. Northside students spent their time off in many different ways. When asked about their plans,...