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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...

Spring break the alternative way

By Taylor Anians | March 6, 2011

DeKALB | While some students will use spring break to relax, others will volunteer in service programs offered by NIU and the community. One such program is NIU’s Alternative Spring Break, which had three destinations available to students. Some students...

Students consider alternative spring break as viable option

By James Maahs | October 7, 2010

While spring break is a long way off, some students are already making plans. For those that are, they might want to consider getting involved in the Alternative Spring Break Program. The Alternative Spring Break Program is sponsored by Student Involvement...