The Ionian

Student Spotlight: mission trip leader leaves her mark

Andrea Rodgers Staff Writer • April 2, 2014

Sarah Lonergan-Rothschild, a commuter, international studies major and the co-leader of this year’s Iona in Mission trip to Peru, made it her job to become involved at Iona and to immerse herself in...

Texting, tweeting and dating, oh my!

Katherine Santana Contributing Writer • April 2, 2014

With the help of social media and an increased wave of texting, dating in college has been easier than ever. However, is new technology doing more harm than good on campus?Let’s paint a picture: say...

Seven unexpected perks of Coffee Fest NYC

Rebecca Carvalho Contributing Writer • April 2, 2014

Coffee Fest is a real thing, and it’s beautiful. This trade show started in Seattle back in ’92, and of course, it was a success and is now a trade show that takes place in New York, Chicago and Seattle,...

Students respond to SAT redesign

Anais Villa Contributing Writer • April 2, 2014

The changes to be made to the SAT will make the test less stressful for students in 2016.An announcement released on March 5 by College Board outlined various changes that will be introduced to the exam....

Oscars fashions stun the red carpet

Briana Luca Staff Writer • March 12, 2014

Last Sunday, the Academy Awards graced television screens everywhere. Awards were won, speeches were made, and Ellen DeGeneres broke Twitter with her star-studded selfie.The Academy Awards are supposed...

DIY manicure: spruce up your nails for spring

Taylor Brown Assistant Features Editor • March 12, 2014

As spring approaches and your nails can no longer go neglected, the perfect way to welcome the new season is a DIY manicure.Tools:1. Lotion: to help fight against the cold which tends to leave skin dry...

Think before you throw away: Make over your leftovers

Madison Sudano Contributing Writer • March 12, 2014

When the floodgates of Spellman open for dinner at 5 p.m., students act like they’ve never seen food before. However, students still may find themselves with more food leftover than expected.Due to the...

Gael guide to time management

Madison Sudano Contributing Writer • March 12, 2014

A busy schedule for some may include only schoolwork, but for many college students, a busy schedule includes schoolwork, extracurricular activities, internships and a part or full- time job.Many college...

Students rate on-campus housing

James Brannigan Contributing Writer • March 12, 2014

This is a thrilling time of year for Iona students: spring is in the air, summer is on the horizon, and the subject of housing is on the lips of all your friends.The Ionian conducted a survey of 100 students’...

Student launches A1 Exotics magazine

Andrea Rodgers Staff Writer • March 12, 2014

It started with an idea in May of last year when freshman Joseph “JR” Shields wanted to turn his interest in cars into a business.Shields grew up reading duPont REGISTRY, a magazine that offers a buyer’s...

Express yourself on Zhong: social media in six words

Andrea Rodgers Staff Writer • February 27, 2014

It’s an ongoing trend to share your daily thoughts and actions on social media, but what if there was a platform that challenged you to powerfully express yourself in only six words?That’s exactly...

Eye makeup for the everyday look

Taylor Brown Assistant Features Editor • February 27, 2014

Eye makeup helps draw attention to your eyes when you want to take the attention away from something else—that’s why what products you choose to put on your eyes are so crucial.The first thing you’ll...