Dear Iona Community, The Music Program of the Fine and Performing Arts Department is excited to announce our First Annual CONDUCTING COMPETITION on Monday, November 25th, 2019 at 5pm. I want to...

It’s a Wednesday just after 9 p.m. and the fire alarm has gone off in the North Avenue Residence Hall for the umpteenth time. As I throw myself back onto my bed after having been forced out into the...

With the holidays coming up, many students are prickled at the thought of having to spend time with their family, whether immediate or extended. While I am blessed to have a good relationship with my parents,...

The term “cancel culture” has been coined in recent years as people publicly shame or boycott someone, usually a celebrity, who does or says something unpopular or problematic. While the public’s...

For years, dating shows have been a staple in the television landscape. Series such as “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” keep the masses entertained as they capture lucky singles’ incredible...

Actress Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison on Friday for paying to inflate the scores of her daughter’s university entrance exams. Huffman is accused of paying $15,000 to William “Rick”...

My boyfriend and I keep arguing about singer Billie Eilish. We can never seem to agree whether or not she is doing a lot of damage to her fan base because of the references to the devil she has used in...

College students struggle in a myriad of ways. These four years are usually the time when you experience some of the hardships of everyday life, but you don’t really realize it yet. Now you have to budget...

I’m a sucker for romantic comedies. Whenever I pick a movie to watch, I always go for the humorous, light-hearted genre so many fail to appreciate. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good action movie and...

There is a sign in Resident Hall Director Alanna Perez’s office that says, “Your vibe attracts your tribe.” The first time I saw this hanging in her office, I didn’t think much of it. I liked its...

A common joke between college students today is what would happen if tragedy befell us. We tend to laugh and play along, trying to see who can come up with the craziest idea. Is it really that funny? What...

I have had both positive and negative educational experiences at Iona that will forever stick with me for incredibly different reasons. Some courses I’ve taken during my four years here have left me...