The Ionian

Iona welcomes Institute for Thomas Paine Studies

Giuliana Trivella Contributing Writer • October 16, 2013

Iona College established the first and only Institute for Thomas Paine Studies (ITPS) program at an academic institution this past July.The announcement followed the recent approval by the New York State...

Making a difference

Thomas McNulty Staff Writer • October 2, 2013

Make a Difference Week is in full swing.On Sept. 28, Dr. Nyre rolled out the first pitch at the Week’s opening event, the Success Center & Best Buddies Kickball game. Few events could better encapsulate...

Iona to purchase new property

William Nolan Staff Writer • October 2, 2013

Iona informed the Gael community that the school has agreed to purchase the property at 654 North Avenue, better known as Cannone’s or Campus Wings.The transaction will be completed by Oct. 23 according...

New Coffee House location draws large audience

Jaromir Francois Contributing Writer • October 2, 2013

Coffee House’s new location in Vitanza Commons didn’t change the fact that this event was the place to be to see students perform on Sept. 19.The new setting for the event was welcome by the students...

Hollywood takes over campus

Chelsea Champion Staff Writer • October 2, 2013

Iona campus turned into a film set as crews set up to shoot for an upcoming movie.Filming began on Sept. 19 and lasted for three days, shooting scenes for “Listen Up Philip,” an independent feature...

Office of Campus Safety and Security reports sharp increase in violations statistics

Julie Donato Editor-in-Chief • October 2, 2013

The Iona College Department for Campus Safety & Security released their Annual Security & Fire Safety Report on Monday, revealing some surprising campus incident statistics.The report, also referred...

Website redesign showcases achievement

Alexandra Steinberg Staff Writer • October 2, 2013

Iona College has undertaken major renovations to the college’s website that aim to make the user experience easier and to show prospective students the opportunities they will have at Iona.The new website,...

Pope refocuses conversation

Giuliana Trivella Staff Writer • October 2, 2013

Pope Francis has made controversial remarks regarding the moral teachings of the Church in a recent interview with the Jesuit magazine La Civilta Cattolica.Pope Francis said that he felt the church needs...

Complain away

James Ramaley Contributing Writer • October 2, 2013

Iona introduced a new Student Grievance and Complaint Policy this semester that offers students an additional way to voice their complaints.The Student Government Association, along with all other areas...

Rowing remembers Will Falk

John Boyd '04 Iona College Rowing Varsity Men's Coach • September 23, 2013

One year ago today former Gael oarsman Will Falk tragically took his own life. It was a trying time for Iona crew and still is today.On Sept. 21, 2013, the Men's Varsity Eight Oared crew rowed 2000 meters...

Cardinal Dolan to speak at commencement ceremony

Megan Broderick News Editor • September 18, 2013

Iona has announced the keynote speaker for this year’s undergraduate commencement. His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan will address the graduates at the ceremony to be held on May 17. The location...

LIRIC open house opens doors for retirees

Thomas Severin Staff Writer • September 18, 2013

The open house on Sept. 8 marked the start of a new year for Learning In Retirement At Iona College, known to its members as LIRIC.Attended by Dr. Sibdas Ghosh, dean of the School of Arts and Science,...