The Ionian

New Provost starts at Iona

Alexandra Steinberg Staff Writer • September 4, 2014

“It is an honor and a privileged life to be the provost of Iona.”That was the recurring statement made by Iona’s newest Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Mark Kiselica.Kiselica...

Greek life enjoys annual events

Kristen Dooley Staff Writer • May 7, 2014

Greek life came together during the week of April 27 for the annual Greek Week and had fun with all the events, especially “Western Wednesday” and the “Lip Sync” competition.On April 30, the Iona...

Iona renews contracts

Alexandra Vinci Managing Editor • May 7, 2014

Last week, President Joseph E. Nyre announced that the College has renewed its agreements with the owners of the apartments at Eastchester and Chartwells food service. Nyre surprised the SGA legislature...

‘Operation DR’ sheds light on human rights

Alexandra Steinberg Staff Writer • May 7, 2014

Iona in Mission put on an event to showcase the work that they had accomplished in the Dominican Republic on April 30.Thirteen students, along with moderators Dr. Tricia Mulligan and Dr. Tommy Van Cleave,...

Provost announced, to start over summer

Alexandra Vinci Managing Editor • May 7, 2014

Iona named Dr. Mark Kiselica as the new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.Kiselica has spent 20 years moving up the ladder at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), holding the title of...

Gaels jam, rain or shine

Sarah Dembek Staff Writer • May 7, 2014

Iona College’s 2014 Spring Weekend opened with a powerhouse performance by Ryan Leslie and BadVerb, but it was the performances at Gael Jam by Iona’s own on April 26 that made the weekend truly memorable.From...

Taylor Swift musical invite goes viral

Julie Donato Editor-in-Chief • May 7, 2014

It’s not every day that a project you’ve been working on for years goes viral, but for senior Tyler Conroy, that day is here.Conroy, a dedicated member of the Iona College Players since his freshman...

Safety supervisor assaulted

Ian Sacks Assistant Sports Editor • May 7, 2014

An intoxicated driver interrupted a quiet night at Iona when he crashed into the campus’ main entrance and assaulted an on-duty Campus Safety Supervisor on Feb. 22.Brian L. Gerald drove a white 2011...

New core curriculum proposed

Will Nolan Staff Writer • May 7, 2014

Iona’s proposed changes to its core curriculum were presented on March 29 in Romita Auditorium. The presentation was a culmination of the efforts of faculty and staff, who have been working on the proposed...

Diversity series ends with LGBTQ athlete panel

Steven Anthony Contributing Writer • April 24, 2014

Iona College’s Mass Communication Department sponsored a program designed for athletes to discuss diversity within the media and issues dealing with the LGBTQ communities, race, and immigration.One of...

New International Center opens

Sarah Dembek Staff Writer • April 23, 2014

President Dr. Joseph Nyre cut the ribbon to the brand new International Center in Driscoll Hall and said, “Today is the day we step forward and it is a great day to be a Gael.”The ceremony held on...

Ryan Leslie to headline Spring Weekend

Megan Broderick News Editor • April 23, 2014

After two years without one, Iona finally has a headlining performer for Spring Weekend. Ryan Leslie will perform on Friday and BadVerb will open and close the show.Senior Matt Harrigan, the chair of the...