The sports world is one that is always changing. From big trades to hot streaks to injuries, the world of sports is known for its unpredictability. This column is meant to recap some key stories in that world. This calendar year has seen a lot of New York teams go far in the playoffs. The Knicks made it to the National Basketball Association Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Mets made it to the National League Championship Series, and the Yankees made it all the way to the World Series. In this...

Before student vendors even set up their tables to begin selling on Oct. 29, the CEO Club launched an aggressive promotion campaign highlighting each student vendor, their business, and pictures of their products. “Humanizing entrepreneurship is about saying ‘Behind every business or side hustle, there is a person or multiple people,’” said CEO Club Vice President, Louis Porco ’25. “Putting a face to each business and side hustle creates a deeper customer-vendor connection.” Once student...

The G.I.V.E. (Gael Interpersonal Violence Education) Grant program had great programs last week to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)! Tuesday, April 8 was the second SAAM information table that focused on consent.   Do you know how to get consent? Here are some of the essential messages and information shared with students:  What is consent?  When someone gives consent, they are giving permission for something to happen or agreeing to do something. This means the person needs...

Members of the Iona Criminal Justice Club experienced an eventful trip to Washington D.C. on Apr. 2, supported by the Iona School of Arts and Sciences. The president, Connor Murray ’25, coordinated the trip with club advisor and Iona criminal justice professor Dr. Tyron Pope to include exclusive site visits in the trip.  Meeting with Officer Amanda Aigle of the Capitol Police, the group took part in a private tour of the Capitol building, the heart of politics in Washington D.C. Students were...

As March winds to a close and April begins, it’s time to learn about Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)!   According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, over half of women and almost 1 in 3 men have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetimes. Sexual violence is an umbrella term that includes any type of unwanted sexual assault, harassment and abuse.   Sexual violence is an umbrella term that includes any type of unwanted sexual assault,...