Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director It was 1994 when 13 students came together to create a volunteer group. Today, it’s known as FIU’s Alternative Breaks. Their motto: “Changing the world, one break at a time.” The service organization tackles social issues, ranging from homelessness to immigration, according to Krystal Kennedy, director of research and analytics. And this […]
Nia Young/Entertainment Director Alternative Breaks allows student to break free of the usual routine of spring break with their student lead service programs. “Alternative Breaks is a service oriented, student lead program at FIU, focused on volunteer work,” says Yunova Delgadillo, a senior interdisciplinary studies major. Delgadillo is a site leader for an upcoming trip […]
By Jackson Wolek/ Staff Writer When the Panthers take the field on Dec. 20 to face Marshall in the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl in St. Petersburg, they’ll run across a few familiar faces in the opposing sideline. Offensive Coordinator Bill Legg used to conduct the offense at FIU before leaving for Marshall in January 2010. […]
