Alternative Breaks adds new scholarships for participants
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:…
Alternative Breaks
Students to do “acts of service” through Alternative Breaks
Every break, Alternative Breaks sends multiple groups of students to different areas of the world to help other individuals with specific issues. This year, the program has 13 different trips planned for spring break.
Student visits Costa Rica with Alternative Breaks
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…
Student leader calls activism a ‘continuum’
“Activism is not only you working toward something alone, but also inspiring the people around you to join you for this cause because the more people you have on board, the more effective in the end you will be.”
Students to travel back to Nicaragua in medical brigade
Students Taking Initiative Through Honors — or STITCH — is a premed program that started last year by visiting and providing medical care in Nicaragua. Members are raising money for a return trip this semester.
Student Government begins budget hearings
The Student Government Association will have budget hearings Feb. 6 and 7 with organizations seeking money from the activity and services fee — a $12.37 per credit hour charge that every student pays to the University. This year’s pot has not been determined yet, but last year’s reached $16.1 million.
Changing the world one break at a time
Winter break for most students means going out late, sleeping in and perhaps a vacation or two. For one group of students, the beginning of their winter break consisted of a service trip.
Involvement develops life-long relationships
When you care about an issue enough to get involved with organizations and other groups that share a common interest, you begin to expand your lasting social network for life that you may later need in life to make a mark on your resume and in your career.
Panthers ready to face Marshall in Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl
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….