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Opinion

Why the Avenue Deli has the best coffee

Alison Robles Managing Editor November 14, 2018

College students run on caffeine. Whether it’s because of midnight deadlines, projects or presentations, the work we have to do gets done, thanks to a lot of stress, some tears and usually coffee. While...

To contact The Ionian’s Brian Connors, email him at bconnors1@gaels. iona.edu.

When is it the right time to listen to Christmas music?

Brian Connors Arts and Entertainment Editor November 1, 2018

Spooky season has officially come to an end. As Halloween settles into our rearview mirrors, it is time to gear up for the next major holiday – Thanksgiving. The fall celebration that consists of abundant...

The lack of diversity in the White House

Michael Coppola Chief Copy Editor November 1, 2018

The current presidential administration is constantly making headlines for negative reasons, drawing public outrage over topics like discriminatory legislation, outlandish tweets from the president or...

Uncertainty around transgender rights in U.S.

James Shoptaugh November 1, 2018

Junior James Shoptaugh writes about the possible changes to transgender rights under the Trump administrationOn Oct. 21, the New York Times revealed the Trump administration’s plan to define gender as...

The importance of voting

Abigail Rapillo News Editor October 18, 2018

In September, I was scrolling through Instagram and a photo from one of the celebrities I follow – Jonathan Van Ness – caught my eye. Van Ness is one of the guys on “Queer Eye,” a show where five...

The pros, cons of latest NCAA changes

Ryan McFadden, Sports Editor October 18, 2018

The NCAA made major rule changes on Aug. 8, one of which was that college basketball players and elite high school players are now allowed to hire an agent who is certified by the NCAA, according to...

Discovering the benefits that come with interning

Kaitlyn Cameron Social Media Manager October 4, 2018

Iona students hear it all throughout their four years here – internships, internships, internships. It is bound to be brought up in each class you take and the emphasis placed on it never seems to diminish....

To contact The Ionian’s Alison Robles, email her at arobles1@gaels.iona.edu.

Looking to the future

Alison Robles Managing Editor October 4, 2018

As summer slowly gives way to fall, students on campus are sipping on pumpkin spice something-or-others, buckling down for midterms and counting down the days until Halloween. But for some students—myself...

Returning to my love for books

Meghan Quinn Advertising Manager October 4, 2018

I remember loving to read, from an early age up until my freshman year of high school.Growing up with bookshelves upon bookshelves filled with different mystery and horror novels ranging from James Patterson...

Why changing majors was the best choice for me

Kelly Farrell Chief Photo Editor September 20, 2018

This year has been very dynamic for me because I have completely shifted my goals and career paths. It’s been frightening, overwhelming and I have questioned my decision many times, but I am up for the...

Fears that come with senior year

I know I can’t possibly be alone in my fear of what comes next after graduation. Some people have plans—joining the military, the Peace Corps (or something similar), graduate school or work. You may...

To contact The Ionian’s Dana Ruby, email her at druby1@ gaels.iona.edu.

Comparing my home state with New York

Dana Ruby Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2018

Two questions I still get asked—even though I’m a senior—are “You’re from Colorado?” immediately followed by, “How did you find Iona?” I wish that I had a more interesting response, but...

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