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The Huskie Bus stystem runs all day and can takes students over
much of the DeKalb and Sycamore area.

Students looking to leave DeKalb have plenty of options

August 24, 2011

Dekalb | When a student needs to get somewhere outside of Dekalb, there are transportation options available.The Huskie Bus line is available to students for free and makes various stops around NIU's campus. Though its main routes go around Dekalb and...

Things to consider before going out into the real world

Things to consider before going out into the real world

May 3, 2011

Moments before my grandfather died, my uncle and father were in his room as he lay on his bed, barely able to speak or move because of how weak he was. We had known his health was declining for some time now, but it was a lucky coincidence that my uncle...

SA EXECUTIVE ELECTIONS | Student trustee candidate profiles

By Jacqueline Evans | March 27, 2011

DeKALB | Elections for the Student Association executive cabinet are Tuesday and Wednesday. This is the final installment of all candidates running for the four positions: president, vice president, treasurer and student trustee. Jaemin Robertson Year/Major:...

Gilbert Hall enters its design phase in Spring 2011 and is expected to be reopened for student residency by Fall 2013. Gilbert Hall has not been used as residence hall since its closing in 1995.

Gilbert Hall Revisited

By Kyla Gardner | February 27, 2011

Don’t waste your student fees

By Jack Baker | January 18, 2011

It is always the most nerve-wracking part of getting ready for school to begin: logging into MyNIU and seeing just how much you have to pay. With tuition and fees, not to mention housing and books, it seems like everything just keeps adding up. There...

SSDP alleges constitutional violations by SA

By Kyla Gardner | November 22, 2010

A letter sent of behalf of NIU Students for Sensible Drug Policy to President John Peters Thursday alleged that the Student Association Senate violated the U.S. Constitution in its treatment of the group. The letter, written by a representative from the...

Center for Black Studies hosted Talented Tenth University Menotorship Program

By Jacqueline Evans | November 21, 2010

DeKalb - The Center for Black Studies hosted the 26th Annual Talented Tenth University Mentorship Program over the weekend. The program focuses on bringing high school students to NIU and giving them an in-depth look at different aspects of college life....

Do us a favor and stop hating your school, and get involved

By Editorial Board | November 11, 2010

There's a problem on this campus that stinks to high heaven, and that problem is one of self-loathing. NIU is facing image problems stemming from the recent events revolving around the Antinette Keller homicide investigation, crimes close to campus and...

Nothing in the way of expanding Channel 20

By Taurean Small | November 7, 2010

In my first blog, I detailed my preliminary research in creating a broadcast outlet for students to showcase their talents, events, etc... My initial thought was utilizing Channel 20, which is currently the host for daily bulletins and Northern Television...

Vomiting much? Then don’t come to class

Vomiting much? Then don’t come to class

By Phil Case | October 4, 2010

We all know how zombie epidemics start. Some weird virus breaks out and spreads rapidly as the infected undead wander aimlessly amongst unsuspecting civilians. As unrealistic as such scenarios may seem, I am starting to see some disconcerting similarities...

Rock music can be used to teach class

By Troy Doetch | September 28, 2010

Even with her earplugs nestled safely, the nu-metal was too loud. Her ears were fine but the bass guitar vibrating against her sternum was so overwhelming she was forced to leave her front row seat at Disturbed's show. This was a disappointment because...