The Ionian

Iona forms partnership with Syracuse University’s IVMF to assist veterans in entrepreneurial ambitions

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor • November 18, 2021

Iona is partnering with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF)’s Community Navigator Pilot Program. Funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the $5 million federal...

Outside Iona

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, Editor-In-Chief • November 18, 2021

Throughout our hectic student lives, we should always remain aware of what is happening around us. In this column, I find some of the most significant things around us and provide you with a small...

Iona alum joins cast of new HGTV show

Margaret Dougherty, Editor-In-Chief • November 18, 2021

Yaz Quiles, a celebrity event producer who graduated from Iona in 1998, is joining the cast of the new HGTV competition series “Table Wars.” Quiles, who received her degree in mass communications,...

Gael Gate: Iona celebrates beginning of basketball season

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor • November 18, 2021

Defending their MAAC championship, the men’s basketball team played a historic game last week against Appalachian State. The regular season home opener had the most students and employees in...

Pasta and podcast: Event brings live recording to Iona studio audience

Margaret Dougherty, Editor-In-Chief • November 4, 2021

A podcast was recorded live in front of an Iona studio audience on Oct. 28 in the End Zone sponsored by the Counseling Center, Office of Mission and Ministry, and the Office of Residential Life. Mix’d Kinish is...

Outside Iona

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor • November 4, 2021

Throughout our hectic student lives, we should always remain aware of what is happening around us. In this column, I find some of the most significant things around us and provide you with a small...

Iona chapter of Sigma Tau Delta restarts annual Halloween event

Emily Varker, Copy Editor • November 4, 2021

The Iona Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, hosted its first in-person Halloween event since 2019 on Oct. 27, celebrating the feast day of St. Oran. St. Oran has...

Memorial service held for professors

Giovanni Paolo Tagliafierro, Sports Editor • November 4, 2021

A memorial service for Iona professors Fran and Ken Bailie was held at the Church of the Holy Family in New Rochelle on Oct. 23. The church was filled with family, friends, and Iona faculty...

Foreign correspondent Peter Godwin discusses democracy and freedom of press

Jason Piccolomini, Staff Writer • November 4, 2021

Iona’s annual “Week of the Peacemaker” took place from Oct. 24 to Oct. 29. For over 30 years, the school has decided to dedicate a week to peacemaking.   The many events that Iona hosted revolved...

“Sounds of Silence” (SOS) teaches students importance of music

Katherine Daly, Staff Writer • November 4, 2021

Burke Lounge in Spellman Hall was transformed into a musical getaway for the event “Sounds of Silence” (SOS) on Oct. 26 through the efforts of Iona’s social work department.  As...

Iona celebrates National Coming Out Week

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor • October 21, 2021

Marking the 33rd anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, Residential Life and the Student Life Diversity Community hosted a series of events to celebrate National...

Bookstore entrepreneur shares story, tips for success

Margaret Dougherty, Editor-In-Chief • October 21, 2021

Alyssa Pressler, an owner of a used bookstore named That’s Novel Books, discussed her passion for books and entrepreneurial experiences on a Zoom e-talk on Oct. 18. The event was hosted by Jonathan Williams,...