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In Focus: What projects do you want to see done before the fall?

By Northern Star Staff | July 13, 2014

Kevin BarteltThe sexual assault prevention task force should have transparent goals by the start of the school year.It’s great news that the school is taking a stand against sexual assault. Although the task force is new, the members should be open...

Cherilyn Murer, Board of Trustees member, talks about the importance of using art in the process of bettering campus life on March 27. 

Master Plan set to move ahead with board’s OK

By Lark Lewis | March 30, 2014

The Board of Trustees voted to demolish Douglas Hall, extend Lucinda Avenue and plant 2,018 trees by the fall semester as the first part of a campus renovation at Thursday’s meeting.NIU President Doug Baker’s consultant, Ron Walters, presented the...

Transporation should cover all needs

By Kim Randall | February 25, 2014

More convenient transportation is needed at NIU outside of just campus and DeKalb-based needs.Last week, Zipcar, a car sharing company, extended its services to give students the option of renting and using a car.NIU can stand to learn from Zipcar’s...

Budget cuts only disappoints Huskie Bus riders

Budget cuts only disappoints Huskie Bus riders

By Cody Laplante | February 12, 2013

We’ve all been there: at the bus stop, the wind blowing, the temperature dropping, the clock slowly showing that you are late for class and the bus is no where in sight. And when the bus does come, your relief is short-lived as you cram yourself between...

Give gratitude to service workers

By Hayley Devitt | February 12, 2013

When you were young, I am sure most of you were taught the golden rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated. I do not know about all of you, but I would like to be treated nicely. If you have not been practicing kindness and respect in your everyday...

Budget cuts lead to changes in Huskie bus routes, availability

By Kevin Steiger | January 17, 2013

Correction: Seth Peritz did not say, "Student credit hours went down and it affected our budget so we cut routes." Also, the 4R and 4L buses will continue to run the same route as in the fall 2012 previous semester because construction is ongoing at Grant...

BOT approves new school, removes program

By Felix Sarver | December 9, 2012

A new school was approved by the Board of Trustees (BOT) during its meeting Thursday. The School of Public and Global Affairs will house the Political Science Department and Nongovernmental Organizations Leadership and Development Center. The school was...

Students board the Route 7 Huskie Bus at the Holmes Student Center.The route 7 bus has seen some changes to its route this year.

Huskie Bus seven route causing upset with students

By Gino Hernaiz | November 19, 2012

Christiana Salazar used to ride Huskie Bus route seven when it ran every half hour from the Holmes Student Center to Walmart last year. But now the bus route has changed for all the students who ride it. The pre-physical therapy major can now only reach...

A Huskie Bus displays its Lost But Happy sign.

Huskie buses sometimes ‘Lost but Happy’

By Felix Sarver | February 6, 2012

"Lost but happy" is a mysterious sign students may see on late-night Huskie buses.Jessica Montalvo, sophomore elementary education major, said she has seen the sign but does not know what it means."I have no idea," Montalvo said. "It [was] funny when...

Cold weather makes for a crowded bus

By Juliana Leprich | November 29, 2011

While many NIU students already take advantage of the Huskie Bus Line, even more are expected to use the buses this winter. "Usually we get a higher ridership in the colder weather," said Al Davis, General Manager of the Huskie Bus Line. The colder weather...

Affordable TransVAC bus service offers 50 cent rides, brings students to Sycamore

By Shelby Devitt | September 5, 2011

Students complaining there is nothing to do in DeKalb, rejoice! There is another option: Sycamore. And if you don't have a ride, there's a solution for that as well. TransVAC, a transportation service of the Voluntary Action Center, offers an affordable...

Huskie Bus Tracking System to see overhaul, smartphone app support

By Chelsey Boutan | September 5, 2011

When it's raining, snowing, cold or hot out, waiting for the bus can seem unbearable. Josh Venaas, director of mass transit for the Student Association, said he hopes the updated Huskie Bus Tracking System will make public transportation easier for students....

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