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Aliyah Rodriguez

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor

Contact email: [email protected]

Hey! I’m Aliyah Rodriguez. I’m in the class of 2021 and a double major in english and MSC with a concentration in journalism. I’m the features & lifestyle editor. The place I love to spend the most time outdoors is Central Park!

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Seniors are looking forward to celebrating their academic success at their graduation ceremony.

Farewell to Seniors

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
May 6, 2021
Even the smallest of hobbies, such as crafting, can become an at-home business.

Five ways to make money from home

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
May 6, 2021
The Roman Colosseum makes Rome an ideal destination for art and architecture.

8 places to visit in your 20s

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
April 22, 2021
Baked feta pasta and whipped coffee are two of TikTok’s most viral recipes.

The best TikTok recipes

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
April 8, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in more stressors and less ways for students to deal with them.

Stress Awareness Month during a pandemic

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
April 8, 2021
Iona's Gael Connect will allow students to easily make connections on campus.

Iona College develops Gaels-only dating app

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
April 8, 2021
Attack on Titan's final season wows fans with its explosive action and heart-wrenching story.

‘Attack on Titan’: Final season takes America by storm

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
April 8, 2021
Getting to know New Age Spirituality

Getting to know New Age Spirituality

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
March 25, 2021
Preparing for course selections

Preparing for course selections

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
March 22, 2021
D’Amelio’s influencer status has led her to a partnership with Dunkin Donuts.

What is the ‘influencer effect’?

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
March 11, 2021
Black people to watch in the 2020s

Black people to watch in the 2020s

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
February 25, 2021
To Be Young, Gifted and Black

To Be Young, Gifted and Black

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
February 25, 2021

Gaels chat about self-love

Maria Desir and Aliyah Rodriguez
February 25, 2021
Ways to limit screen time

Ways to limit screen time

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
February 22, 2021
The Song of Achilles, Love, and These Violent Delights are some books to read for Valentine’s day. | Photo from Aliyah Rodriguez.

10 books to read for Valentine’s Day

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
February 11, 2021
The Bluest Eye and Their Eyes Were Watching God are some books to read for Black History Month. | Photo from Aliyah Rodriguez.

10 Books to read for Black History Month

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
February 11, 2021
Rewriting your notes is one way to help you study for finals. / Photo from scholar_witch on Instagram

Tips for finals  season

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza and Aliyah Rodriguez
November 2, 2020
In his campaign Joe Biden has been calling for voters to vote early this election season / Photo from Joebiden on Instagram

Get to know Joe

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
November 2, 2020
Selena Gomez, the brand’s founder, designed the products to be more inclusive of people with arthritis like herself. / Photo from rarebeauty on Instagram

Rare Beauty Product Review

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
October 16, 2020

How simulation games help me deal with anxiety

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
October 16, 2020
The brand’s features product is a blue,doubles sided beauty blender that is priced at $20.20./ Photo from bidenbeauty on Instagram

What’s up with BIDEN Beauty?

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
October 16, 2020
Members of the fashion club demonstrated how to achieve an everyday makeup look for the participants watching through Zoom.

Fashion club hosts virtual makeup masterclass

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
October 1, 2020
Saying goodbye to TikTok, or are we really?

Saying goodbye to TikTok, or are we really?

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
October 1, 2020
Discord, an instant messaging app used mostly by the gaming community, provides the opportunity for large friend groups to keep in touch and share video games and music. / Photo courtesy of Aliyah Rodriguez.

Balancing academic and social lives with a hybrid schedule

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
September 18, 2020

Students and staff respond to Iona’s early reopening

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
September 1, 2020

Don’t make us write your obituaries

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
September 1, 2020

Supplies to help you tackle the semester

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
August 20, 2020

The Say Her Name Movement puts the spotlight on black women

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features & Lifestyle Editor
August 19, 2020

Student Spotlight

Aliyah Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020

Dr. Cosby re ects on life, career, Black History Month

Aliyah Rodriguez, Features Assistant
February 27, 2020

Making the best of winter break

Aliyah Rodriguez, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019

Making the best of winter break

Aliyah Rodriguez, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019

Why course evaluations are more crucial thank you think

Aliyah Rodriguez, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Students celebrate LGBTQ pride on National Coming Out Day

Students celebrate LGBTQ pride on National Coming Out Day

Aliyah Rodriguez, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
Trends are always changing and this spring is no exception. Styles to look out for this season include bike shorts, floral prints and pastel colors.

Spring fashion highlights neutral tones, color-blocking

Aliyah Rodriguez, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019

New Netflix documentary thrilling but frustrating

Aliyah Rodriguez, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
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