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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....

The Late Night Ride service, though a useful system, needs to see tighter restrictions when considering its use.

Late Night Ride is not a Taxi Service

By The Editorial Board | May 4, 2011

At a certain point, you have to ask "How much is too much?" Currently, NIU's Late Night Ride Service - by the admission of the NIU PD - will pick up almost any DeKalb resident, regardless of their status as a student. They will do this anytime and take...

A guide to eating at NIU

By Troy Doetch | March 22, 2011

DeKALB | There are a few reasons to have lunch on-campus: cafés are within walking distance from your classes, they can be cheaper than the corporate alternative, and you've already shelled out cash for Huskie Bucks which are burning a hole in your pocket....

Elburn Shuttle tickets disappear quickly

By James Maahs | November 7, 2010

Students looking for a ride to the Elburn Train Station may consider using the Elburn Shuttle to get there. This shuttle service offers students another option to get to Chicago. The Elburn Shuttle is available to students every Friday and Sunday to and...

The NIU Huskie Bus line extended its hours in order to help students travel safely at night.

Safety tips for students

By Allyson Martin and Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 27, 2010

With increased security measures since the Antinette Keller investigation was reclassified as a homicide investigation, students are encouraged to utilize various NIU transportation services and use personal safety tips when traveling on and off campus....

lost and found on the Huskie Bus

By Allyson Martin | September 29, 2010

  DeKALB | Michael Sunderman, freshman biology major, lost his room key on the circle left Huskie bus. "I called the Huskie Line immediately after I got off the bus," Sunderman said. "The operator at the Huskie Line then found out exactly which bus I...