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Huskie Alternative Breaks to hold Nicaragua trip

By Northern Star staff | February 9, 2016

Huskie Alternative Breaks will hold its international alternative break May 15-22 in Nicaragua to do volunteer work, according to an NIU news release. The trip’s theme is “Rural Education in a Developing Country” and students will be able to assist...

Huskie Alternative Breaks to offer eight volunteer trips

By Northern Star staff | September 9, 2015

Huskie Alternative Breaks will offer eight trips that allow college students to engage in volunteer work and learn about social issues throughout the 2015-16 academic year.Huskie Alternative Breaks will focus on education, female youth empowerment, civil...

Huskie Alternative Breaks seek student site leaders

By Northern Star staff | April 6, 2015

Applications are open for students who wish to be site leaders with Huskie Alternative Breaks.Site leaders are responsible for guiding their teams "through educational, team-building and reflection activities pertaining to t he team's chosen social justice...

Huskie Alternative Breaks holds grilled cheese fundraiser

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

Huskie Alternative Breaks will hold Grilled Cheese Fundraiser 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the Campus Life Building lobby.Grilled cheese sandwiches will be available for $2.00 and each extra topping is 50 cents. Toppings include bacon, tomato and avocado....