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Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor • March 12, 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 things around us and provide you with a small blurb...

“Mes De La Herenica Negra” opens conversation to discuss identity, intersectionality

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor • March 12, 2023

The Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS), the Criminal Justice Department and the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging sponsored the second part of “Mes De La Herenica Negra”...

“Adopt a Plant” and the importance of sustainability

Adara Johnson, Contributing Writer • March 12, 2023

Residential Assistant John Gardini hosted the program “Adopt a Plant” in McGrath Room in the LaPenta Student Union on March 3. The event was done in partnership with Gaels Go Green, the environmental...

Tricia Mulligan, Ph.D. named provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor • February 25, 2023

After an international search, Iona University announced that Tricia Mulligan, Ph.D., will be provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs on Feb. 16. Mulligan received her Bachelor of Arts...

Princeton Review names Iona University one of the country’s best business schools

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor • February 25, 2023

Recently, the LaPenta School of Business was named by the Princeton Review as one of the 2023 Best Business Schools for its on-campus MBA program. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and...

Outside Iona

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor • February 25, 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 things around us and provide you with a small blurb...

Iona dancers earn spot in NYU’s Culture Showcase

Margaret Dougherty, Editor in Chief • February 25, 2023

Iona University juniors Haley Aversa and Jennifer Romain presented their choreographic work entitled “Fusion” at the New York State Dance Education Association (NYSDEA) Conference at the New York University...

Model UN attends Harvard National MUN 2023

Ellie Rose Hankla and Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza • February 25, 2023

Iona University's Model UN team attended Harvard National MUN 2023 Feb. 16-19. Ten delegates prepared for months, writing their position papers and working on their public speaking skills to attend...

Iona kicks off Black History Month celebrations

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor • February 13, 2023

Iona University is celebrating Black History Month this February with a series of events. Black History Month began in 1915, but it was not officially recognized until 1976 by President Gerald Ford. Every...

Outside Iona

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor • February 13, 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 things around us and provide you with a small blurb...

QSA hosts Black History Month movie night

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor • February 13, 2023

Iona’s Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) held its first event of the spring semester – a screening of “Moonlight” directed by Barry Jenkins – on Feb. 7. The event was held at McGrath at 7 P.M. as...

Iona given 2023 BCW Hall of Fame Award

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor • February 13, 2023

Iona University has once again received an award for its excellence in the business world. The university received the 2023 Business Council of Westchester (BCW) Hall of Fame Award of Corporate Citizenship....