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CEO Club student entrepreneur pop-up shops attracts crowds of interested Gaels

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor May 2, 2024

On. Apr. 23, the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (C.E.O.) Club hosted their semesterly student entrepreneur pop-up shop event. The Murphy Green was packed with crowds of Gaels browsing and supporting...

The search for meaning in multiple faith traditions

Jack Allen and Adrian Vazquez April 18, 2024

On Mar. 21, Father Michael Holleran hosted a seminar in the Burke Lounge. During the event, Fr. Holleran described his journey to becoming a Catholic priest and Zen teacher, as well as his life-changing...

Photo courtesy of Connor Murray. Students from the Iona Criminal Justice Club visit the Capitol subway in Washington D.C. during a club trip.

Criminal Justice Club visits exclusive areas in Washington D.C. trip

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor April 18, 2024

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...

Hynes Institute Designer-in-Residence Lisa Yokana teaches students how to curate a business idea story that appeals to target audience demographics.

Students design persuasive business idea stories at the Storytelling Workshop

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor March 7, 2024

Every business can benefit from having a clear narrative to justify the offered service; businesses garner appeal first and foremost through their unique “why”, especially in the idea stage. On Feb....

At the 2nd Annual Serbian Day, Aleksandar Slavkovic 26 performs as the lead singer for a Serbian student concert.

2nd Annual Serbian Day showcases the vibrancy of Serbian culture

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor March 7, 2024

On Mar. 2, Burke Lounge swelled with energizing music, fast-paced dancing, and infectious enthusiasm. A major beacon of cultural pride organized in collaboration between the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral...

Photo taken by Eileen Cordero. A panel of past IIC participants and Hynes Institute staff speak about the value of the Iona Innovation Challenge for transforming a business idea into reality.

The entrepreneurial spirit soars at the 2024 Iona Innovation Challenge Kickoff

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor February 22, 2024

On Feb. 8, the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation was bustling with activity as the 2024 Iona Innovation Challenge (IIC) Kickoff started. Students from a variety of majors and interests...

GaelVentures Program Manager Rob Kissner explains the importance of refining your ideas based on prior research.

Bringing an idea to life at the Idea Generation Workshop with Rob Kissner

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor February 22, 2024

The seemingly endless possibilities that come with forming a business idea can be overwhelming, especially considering the number of problems to be solved. GaelVentures Program Manager Rob Kissner sought...

Assistant Director of Student & Alumni Engagement at the LaPenta School of Business, Kyle Byrne moderates a panel of Iona alumni.

Iona alumni panelists outline the multilayered college to career transition

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor February 8, 2024

While college experiences tend to vary, what remains a common link is the murkiness of expectations that typically characterize the college to career transition. On Jan. 31, a panel of Iona alumni from...

(Furthest left) RA Mayerli Barzola 24 and a group of students enthusiastically design a visual board showcasing the goals they have for 2024.

Gaels look ahead by building their 2024 vision boards with RA Mayerli

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor February 8, 2024

Every person has a set of goals, whether that be long-term or short-term. When sewn together, goals form a grander vision one has for themselves. On Feb. 2, resident assistant Mayerli Barzola ’24 sought...

South Africa brings genocide case against Israel before the International Court of Justice

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor January 25, 2024

With the Israel-Hamas War in its third month, South Africa has charged Israel with genocide in the International Court of Justice on Thursday, January 18. South Africa is seeking binding preliminary orders...

Students walk around tables set up in the Mulcahy Gym for the 2024 Spring Involvement Fair to learn more about clubs and organizations they can get involved with.

Boundless interest at the 2024 Spring Involvement fair

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor January 25, 2024

          On January 18, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Mulcahy Gym at Iona University was bustling with Gaels exploring the 2024 Spring Involvement Fair. Over 50 clubs and organizations were present,...

Iona Queer-Straight Alliance President Parker Hankla 25 explains the link between various music genres and the growth of queer pride.

Exploring the importance of music to queer history with Iona QSA

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor January 25, 2024

Alike any art form, music is a tool of self-expression. Music can communicate life perspectives that are otherwise marginalized and empower communities to take pride in who they are, regardless of their...

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