Author Archives: Isidore

About Isidore

Adrian Martinez, writing as Isidore, is a contributor and editor for Ave Maria News. He is an undergrad student with three majors, and he is also an off-campus resident of Ave Maria. Adrian has a background in journalism, webdesign, and photography. The alias Isidore comes from St. Isidore of Seville. St. Isidore was Archbishop of Seville for more than three decades and is considered, as the historian Montalembert put it, "the last scholar of the ancient world." All the later medieval history-writing of Hispania was based on his histories. St. Isidore is the proposed patron saint of the internet. You can reach Adrian here: Isidore@AveMariaNews.com

The Lemonade Stand Entrepreneurs

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Isidore

The Ave Maria Lemonade Stand entrepreneurs opened for business earlier today, February 25th. The stand is operated by Luciano Marsalli, Rose Kelly and Ayden Kelly.

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Founder Of Ave Maria Mutual Funds Speaks At Ave Maria University

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Isidore

George P. Schwartz, founder of the Ave Mutual Funds family, spoke today as part of the Regent Speaker Series to a audience which had a good mix of students, faculty and residents.

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Paul McHugh Gives Talk @ AMU

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Isidore

Paul R. McHugh, a distinguished professor of  Professor of Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, gave a talk at Ave Maria University Tuesday evening, February 15th, as part of series of talks about his field. He discussed the limitations … Continue reading →

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New President For Ave Maria University [Pics & Video]

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Isidore

James Towey is the new president of Ave Maria University, taking the place of President Nicholas Healy starting July 1st. Towey is also assuming the role of CEO, in the place of Mr. Monaghan, who will continue as just the … Continue reading →

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Beer Instead of Genes

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Isidore

Barron Collier Companies withdrew the 50-acre land donation for Jackson Laboratory to build a biomedical research facility near Ave Maria Friday, Janaury 14th. This ends the Jackson Labs rollercoaster for Ave Maria. However, as that story ends, another begins. Ernest … Continue reading →

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The 2011 Spring Formal Academic Convocation [Pictures + Video]

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Isidore

The students and faculty of Ave Maria University gathered yesterday, January 14th, to recognize students with academic honors and to hear Professor Hadley Arkes answer “What are the Limits of a Limited Government?”

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Sculpture Progress: The Face of Mary [Pictures & Video]

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Isidore

A large group of people gathered on the South side of the Oratory lawns to watch the face of Mary being installed this past Friday, January 7th. There are only a two pieces left to be installed, but it appears … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Wuerl Celebrates Mass At Ave Maria [Pictures & Video]

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Isidore

His Eminence the Cardinal Donald William Wuerl Archbishop of Washington celebrated Mass at Ave Maria the 6th of Januery. Cardinal Wuerl is the sixth and current Archbishop of Washington and was elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope Benedict … Continue reading →

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The Annunciation Sculpture Going Up

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Isidore

The first piece of the annunciation sculpture by Marton Varo was placed on the face of the Oratory late in the work day on Saturday, December 11. This is the first of 15 pieces that are scheduled to be up … Continue reading →

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Tropical Tuesday + Christmas + Texts = Tropical Smoothie Now

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Isidore

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has decorated for Christmas, introduced a discount for Tropical Tuesday and is giving away prizes. The Trop, as it is known around town, is now housing a Christmas tree and crèche. Tropical Tuesday is in full swing … Continue reading →

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