The Ionian

Iona College’s spring 2021 production explores social issues through vibrant performances

Joseph Ferrer, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 22, 2021

The Iona College Dance Ensemble’s spring 2021 production, “Social Justice in Motion,” premiered virtually on April 14 and featured a variety of performances that emphasized and advocated for change...

Iona College Dance Ensemble presents their 2020 Virtual Fall Production

Joseph Ferrer, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 15, 2020

On Nov. 9, the Iona College Dance Ensemble debuted its 2020 Fall Production, “Embodied Spirituality,” virtually on the Iona College website. The event featured numerous performances from both students...

Iona’s Fine and Performing Arts Department holds the Annual Dance Symposium in new virtual format

Joseph Ferrer, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 1, 2020

Iona’s Fine and Performing Arts Department held a virtual version of their annual Dance Symposium on Sept. 21. Within the event, students were able to view a variety of dance classes, each one representing...

CEO discusses role of passion in business

Krystal Ortiz, News Editor • October 31, 2019

The Hynes Institute of Entrepreneurship & Innovation hosted an eTalk “The Business of Passion” in Spellman Hall on Oct. 22. Etalks are designed for students looking to jump into the entrepreneurial...

Iona students celebrate Spring Weekend

Alison Robles, Managing Editor • May 4, 2019

Iona held its annual Spring Weekend from April 25 to 28, featuring events such as an International Carnival, Gael Jam, and the Spring Concert. The Gael Activities Board sponsored the events along with...

Dance Ensemble highlights inspiration in choreography

Brian Connors, Arts and Entertainment Editor • April 19, 2019

The Iona Dance Ensemble performed its annual spring showcase in Murphy Auditorium on April 11 and 12. The theme of this year’s show was “Spaces and Places.” Whether historical, literal or metaphorical,...

‘Mamma Mia’: Perfect musical for Iona Players

Katherine Daly, Staff Writer • March 14, 2019

“Mamma Mia!" - the musical that weaves a few threads of romantic comedy around a broken soundtrack of old ABBA tunes - is a truly peculiar idea, yet also a guilty pleasure. Its arrival to Iona College...