The Ionian

North Korea abandons possibility of national reconciliation with South Korea

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor • January 25, 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country has abandoned efforts to pursue reconciliation with South Korea and called for rewriting the North’s constitution to eliminate the notion of shared statehood...

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...

Facing the threat of a government shutdown, Congress votes to keep the government funded until March

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor • January 25, 2024

On Thursday, January 18, Congress sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would keep government agencies funded until early March, temporarily averting a government shutdown. The House...

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,...

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...

G.I.V.E. Grant Column: Raising awareness for stalking on college campuses

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor • January 25, 2024

While January is associated with the start of classes for the spring semester, January is most importantly Stalking Awareness Month. Stalking is a series of actions that make you feel afraid, distressed,...

Citrin Cooperman CEO on ‘Life Lessons from the Accounting World’

Adrian Vazquez, Assistant News Editor • December 7, 2023

Citrin Cooperman CEO Alan Badey presented the story of his career in the accounting world and valuable life lessons from his career experience in the LaPenta School of Business, moderated by LSB Dean John...

Iona University’s Model U.N. Team discusses the Israel-Palestine Crisis and avenues toward peace

Adrian Vazquez, Assistant News Editor • December 7, 2023

As the devastating Israel-Hamas conflict was paused due to a brief humanitarian ceasefire, the Iona University Model UN Club recognized the importance of facilitating productive discussion regarding the...

Outside Iona

Adrian Vazquez, Assistant News Editor • December 7, 2023

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 events happening in the world around us and provide...

G.I.V.E Grant Column: A Guide for College Students on Safety, Awareness and Support

Leonora Campbell and Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza • December 7, 2023

As the semester comes to an end, college students find themselves returning home, excited for a well-deserved break. However, amidst the joy of reuniting with family and friends, it's crucial to be aware...

Outside Iona

Adrian Vazquez, Assistant News Editor • November 16, 2023

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 events happening in the world around us and provide...

Iona Model UN earns Honorable Mention at NMUN.DC

Parker Hankla, Staff Writer • November 16, 2023

Last week, after months of tireless preparation, Iona’s Model U.N. team traveled to Washington D.C. to compete in their first conference of the academic year. While at the National Model U.N....