Voice of Civil Rights Movement Speaks at Mercy
John Ceravino
November 30, 2012
Filed under Archives 2009
By John Ceravino He stood shoulder to shoulder with a king. He helped the nation have a dream. His words and actions have helped change American culture. And he's not done yet. On the verge of Black History Month, Mercy... Read more »
Mercy College To Introduce First of its kind PACT Program
Sean Faye
November 30, 2012
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By Sean Faye The winter recess brought a bit more along with it than the renovated hallways as Mercy College introduced the PACT Program. This program, described by officials as "groundbreaking" is designed to help students... Read more »
The Decisions of the Past Enhance a Better Future for Professor
Shedeiky Hamilton
November 30, 2012
Filed under Archives 2009
By Shedeiky Hamilton She sits at her usual table in the Learning Center, sandwiching an interview between tutoring sessions. Instead of teaching, for a few moments, she is the one being interviewed, the center of attention. Jo... Read more »
Groundhog Day is Biting Back This Year
Ashley Neff
November 30, 2012
Filed under Archives 2009
By Ashley Neff Luckily for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, his tetanus shot was up to date when he was bitten by Staten Island's own Charles G. Hogg, on Feb. 2. The annual event of greeting Charles, also known... Read more »
So You Want To Be A…MMA Fighter?
Mike Bloom
November 30, 2012
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By Mike Bloom "Squeeze until he taps!" That's what Fernando was telling an MMA student as he pinned me to the ground, awaiting my trembling hand to motion for the count. I was allowed to do the same, and as I hovered over... Read more »
All Systems Go as Astronauts Turn Urine Into Drinking Water
Erin Wynne
November 30, 2012
Filed under Archives 2009
Erin Wynne Have you ever wondered what your urine tastes like? nWell lucky for astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS), they will soon find out. After several attempts to fix this new operating system,... Read more »
Proposed Rate Hikes Hurt Commuters’ Pockets
Kendra Jackson
November 30, 2012
Filed under Archives 2009
By Kendra Jackson Proposed fare hikes by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority could cost Westchester residents and Mercy College commuters to pay more money for the Metro North and Westchester's Bee-Line bus service. ... Read more »
Unclaimed Money Awaits Many On Web
Paul Bousche
November 30, 2012
Filed under Archives 2009
By Paul Bousche There is a little known secret out there, lurking on the internet, where unclaimed property can be found and claimed by its rightful owner. Some states have billions of dollars to give away because... Read more »
Mavs Raise Funds For Pink Zone
Kristina Dillon
November 30, 2012
Filed under Archives 2009
By Kristina Dillon Members of the Mercy College women and men's basketball team hosted their second annual Women's Basketball Coaches Association Pink Zone on Feb. 19. The WBCA Pink Zone is a global unified effort made... Read more »
Relationships In The Classroom Not Always The Wisest
Ashley Neff
November 30, 2012
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By Ashley Neff Boy meets girl. Boy pursues girl. Girl falls head over heels for boy. It takes work to make it work. Relationships are among one of the most difficult things to develop and maintain. Each relationship... Read more »