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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...

How to be safe while having fun on spring break

How to be safe while having fun on spring break

By Alyssa Pracz | March 8, 2011

When you hear the words "spring break," you automatically think of laying out on the beach, partying all day, going out clubbing and meeting lots of people. What you probably do not think about are the people who have gotten hurt over spring break, suffered...