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The Ionian
Adrian Vazquez

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor

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December 10, 2024
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Outside Iona

Adrian Vazquez, Contributing Writer
December 10, 2024

Mock Trial Team Makes their Case at UPenn Quaker Classic

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
November 18, 2024

Puerto Rican election opens new possibility for the island’s future

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
November 18, 2024

Voters turnout during Election Day in historic election

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
November 18, 2024

U.S. ramps up pressure on Israel to allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
November 18, 2024

Mock Trial Team Makes their Case at UPenn Quaker Classic

Adrian Vazquez, News editor
November 5, 2024

U.S. ramps up pressure on Israel

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
November 5, 2024
The CEO Club hosts pop-up shops every semester to highlight student entrepreneurship on campus from all backgrounds.

CEO Club Empowers Student Entrepreneurs with Fall Fest Pop-Up Shop

Adrian Vazquez, news editor
November 5, 2024

Model UN Club Explores Avenues Toward Peace in Russia-Ukraine War

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
October 23, 2024

CEO Club student entrepreneur pop-up shops attracts crowds of interested Gaels

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
May 2, 2024

G.I.V.E. Grant Column: How to stand in solidarity against sexual assault

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
May 2, 2024

Outside Iona: May 2

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
May 2, 2024

Self-acceptance is a lived practice, not just a belief

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
May 1, 2024
Photo by Paul O'Connell. I interviewed Professor Paul O'Connell to share his life story and his 30-year experience at Iona University before he retires.

Faculty Spotlight: Professor Paul O’Connell

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
May 1, 2024

Outside Iona Articles: Apr. 18

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
April 18, 2024

The search for meaning in multiple faith traditions

Jack Allen and Adrian Vazquez
April 18, 2024
Photo by Chyanne Blakey. The G.I.V.E. Grant "What Were You Wearing?" event was a powerful refutation of the victim blaming myth that clothing somehow invites sexual assault.

G.I.V.E. Grant Column: Exploring what consent means during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Leonora Campbell and Adrian Vazquez
April 18, 2024
Photo courtesy of Connor Murray. Students from the Iona Criminal Justice Club visit the Capitol subway in Washington D.C. during a club trip.

Criminal Justice Club visits exclusive areas in Washington D.C. trip

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
April 18, 2024

Finding your literary taste is about knowing yourself

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
March 21, 2024
Graphic courtesy of www.nsvrc.org. The theme of SAAM 2024 is Building Connected Communities, acknowledging the community wide impact of sexual violence.

G.I.V.E. Grant Column: Get ready to kickoff Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Leonora Campbell and Adrian Vazquez
March 21, 2024
Photo courtesy of Haitham ImadEPA, via Shutterstock. Displaced Palestinians waited to receive donated food on Mar. 12, the second day of Ramadan.

Outside Iona: Mar. 21

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
March 21, 2024
Hynes Institute Designer-in-Residence Lisa Yokana teaches students how to curate a business idea story that appeals to target audience demographics.

Students design persuasive business idea stories at the Storytelling Workshop

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
March 7, 2024
At the 2nd Annual Serbian Day, Aleksandar Slavkovic '26 performs as the lead singer for a Serbian student concert.

2nd Annual Serbian Day showcases the vibrancy of Serbian culture

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
March 7, 2024
Neurodivergent Club President Ethan Moskowitz '24 helps run the #LOVELIKETHAT info table, raising awareness about dating violence.

G.I.V.E. Grant Column: Evaluating dating relationships during Dating Violence Awareness Month

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
February 22, 2024
GaelVentures Program Manager Rob Kissner explains the importance of refining your ideas based on prior research.

Bringing an idea to life at the Idea Generation Workshop with Rob Kissner

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
February 22, 2024
Assistant Director of Student & Alumni Engagement at the LaPenta School of Business, Kyle Byrne moderates a panel of Iona alumni.

Iona alumni panelists outline the multilayered college to career transition

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
February 8, 2024
(Furthest left) RA Mayerli Barzola '24 and a group of students enthusiastically design a visual board showcasing the goals they have for 2024.

Gaels look ahead by building their 2024 vision boards with RA Mayerli

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
February 8, 2024

Outside Iona: Mar. 7

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
March 7, 2024

G.I.V.E. Grant Column: Resources available to those affected by dating violence

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
March 7, 2024
Photo taken by Eileen Cordero. A panel of past IIC participants and Hynes Institute staff speak about the value of the Iona Innovation Challenge for transforming a business idea into reality.

The entrepreneurial spirit soars at the 2024 Iona Innovation Challenge Kickoff

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
February 22, 2024

Outside Iona: Feb. 22

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
February 22, 2024
Photo from “Turn the Lights Back On” official music video. The music video made use of AI de-aging to show the various stages of Joel’s music career and life. Billy Joel returns from a 17-year hiatus with the debut of his new single “Turn the Lights Back On”.

Billy Joel makes a sentimental return to music at the 2024 Grammys

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
February 22, 2024

In a culture of productivity, value your health even more

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
February 8, 2024

G.I.V.E. Grant Column: Addressing the Various Dimensions of Dating Violence

Leonora Campbell and Adrian Vazquez
February 8, 2024

Outside Iona: Feb. 8

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
February 8, 2024

You don’t need to be a writer to enjoy writing

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
January 25, 2024

North Korea abandons possibility of national reconciliation with South Korea

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
January 25, 2024

South Africa brings genocide case against Israel before the International Court of Justice

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
January 25, 2024

Facing the threat of a government shutdown, Congress votes to keep the government funded until March 

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
January 25, 2024
Students walk around tables set up in the Mulcahy Gym for the 2024 Spring Involvement Fair to learn more about clubs and organizations they can get involved with.

Boundless interest at the 2024 Spring Involvement fair

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
January 25, 2024
Iona Queer-Straight Alliance President Parker Hankla 25' explains the link between various music genres and the growth of queer pride.

Exploring the importance of music to queer history with Iona QSA

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
January 25, 2024
(Left to right) Iona University G.I.V.E. Grant Director Leonora Campbell and WestCOP Central Violence Prevention Educator Kevin Landino hosting a stalking information table at LaPenta Student Union.

G.I.V.E. Grant Column: Raising awareness for stalking on college campuses

Adrian Vazquez, News Editor
January 25, 2024
Alan Badey gave students insight based on his successful career in accounting.

Citrin Cooperman CEO on ‘Life Lessons from the Accounting World’

Adrian Vazquez, Assistant News Editor
December 7, 2023
Model U.N.'s executive board hosted Israel-Crisis Information Table.

Iona University’s Model U.N. Team discusses the Israel-Palestine Crisis and avenues toward peace

Adrian Vazquez, Assistant News Editor
December 7, 2023

Outside Iona

Adrian Vazquez, Assistant News Editor
December 7, 2023

Outside Iona

Adrian Vazquez, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2023
Gaels learn more about what it means to be creative and how it relates to entrepreneurship.

E-Talk with Gary Kris and Lydia Kris: Reflections on using an entrepreneurial mindset to succeed

Adrian Vazquez, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2023
Indulge into reading from a new perspective with these four tips.

Getting the Most Out of Reading How to Read with Immersion Robin Waldun

Adrian Vazquez, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2023
CEO Club, Marketing Club and Fashion collaborate to celebrate creativity and positivity.

‘Affirm with a Tee’ Fashion Show Finale: A Night of Glamour and Pizzazz

Adrian Vazquez, Assistant News Editor
November 2, 2023

Outside Iona 11/2/23

Adrian Vazquez and Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza
November 2, 2023
Writing a poem can be difficult, but with these tips it’ll be a breeze.

Natural writing: How to create authentic poetry 

Adrian Vazquez, Contributing Writer
October 19, 2023
Christopher Nolan explodes back into the box office with a summer blockbuster.

‘Oppenheimer’ tackles the enigmatic life of the American Prometheus

Adrian Vazquez, Contributing Writer
September 21, 2023
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