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Masters of Film: Orson Welles

Michael Dunnings • November 19, 2018

Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther" (2016) was hailed as a landmark film in its thematic, visual, and artistic presentation of African culture. The film, the first solo film for Marvel's African Prince Avenger,...

Horror Lit in Westchester

Brian Pineiro, Impact Staff • November 7, 2018

What about in literature? Can that same fear, dread, or dismay be replicated through text? The short answer? Yes.

One Year Later, Fortnite: Battle Royale Continues to Thrive

Steven Keehner, Impact Staff • November 1, 2018

Thirteen months after Epic Games released their Battle Royale mode, they continue to break down walls. But how do they continue to dominate? Two experts helped to answer that question.

Bands FC: Bands as Soccer Clubs, Soccer Clubs as Bands

Steven Keehner, Impact Staff • October 4, 2018

If you like two things enough, why not just put them together? For Founder Nick Fraser, he took that thinking to heart.

Parting Words From The Impact’s Senior Staff Members

Nora-Grayce Orosz, Liv Meier, Matt Reich, Chelsea Renay, Dani Sarasky, Kritsin Millard, Tanisha Esprit, Mark McCarthy, Sandra Romero, Impact Staff • May 15, 2018

As the class of 2018 pushes onward towards the final moments of their undergraduate careers, The Impact's own senior staff members reflect on the experiences, friendships and challenges they have faced...

Greetings From The Sunken Place: Has Kanye Lost His Mind?

Chelsea Renay, Social Media Editor • May 6, 2018

“When you hear about slavery for 400 years — for 400 years?” he said. “That sounds like a choice. You was there for 400 years and it’s all of y’all? We’re mentally in prison.”

Defining Moments: The 19th Mercy College International Film Festival

Michael Dunnings, Staff Writer • April 29, 2018

The stars were aligned, the stage was set, the bright lights had begun to shine down upon Mercy College for its 19th annual International Film Festival. The committee of Mercy faculty is chaired by...

Wess Meets West Breaks Borders As They Sign With UK Label

Kristin Millard, Impact Staff • April 2, 2018

Mercy-made post-rock band signs to Hassle Records UK leading up to their newest album, A Light Within The Fracture.

Just Press Play: The Art of Podcasting with the Guys from Final Guys

Michael Dunnings, Staff Writer • March 15, 2018

There is a place, a place where producers and consumers, friends and fans, and like-minded people from all walks of life converge to express themselves and their passion. This place is not a place, rather...

Brewing up Successful Spirits at Westchester Craft Breweries

Stephen Lyons, Staff Writer • February 15, 2018

"Beer, the cause of and solution to all of life's problems."—Homer J. Simpson