The Impact

COVID Vaccine Research Looks Promising

Daniel Johnston, Impact Staff • November 1, 2020

Even once the vaccine is available to the general public, some may decide to wait before getting vaccinated.

The Logistics of Lethal Language with Professor Albrecht

Casey Akers, Staff Writer • October 30, 2020

The power of language is immense. Undeniable. It can not only alter the thinking of citizens, but their safety. Expert anthropologist, author, and professor at Mercy College, Eduaurdo...

Mercy College Celebrates 75th Anniversary of United Nations

James Tiedemann, Staff Writer • October 30, 2020

The event was called “Creating The World That We Want” and was aimed at highlighting the importance of the UN and its role in the future world.

Social Media May Have Influence on the Election

Britney Guzman, Impact Staff Writer • October 29, 2020

Candidates aren't having to knock on our doors in the early mornings to convince us vote for their party, they are turning to social media platforms to do so.

Mercy Makes Strides Against Breast Cancer

Daniela Baptista Haros, Impact Staff • October 28, 2020

But for breast cancer victims, the cancer does not stop, and it continues to take millions of women's lives each year.

Mercy College Cafés Cooks Up Creativity

Michael Cohen, Impact Staff • October 27, 2020

The cafeterias at Mercy College's Dobbs Ferry campus were updated prior to the 2020 fall semester to adhere to government social distancing and sanitation guidelines. The campus has food options in...

Masks Required For Most On Campus

Andrew Rodriguez, Impact staff • October 26, 2020

COVID-19 forced students and faculty into wearing masks for the foreseeable future while on campus. Mercy College handed out free masks to the students who didn’t have any for wanted to represent...

Mercy Reacts to First Presidential Debate

Amber Perez, Impact Staff • October 26, 2020

Many people in America have panned the first debate between President Donald J. Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden as a complete disaster and the worst debate in history.

Chromebooks Available on Loan Throughout Semester

Gino Alva, Impact Staff • October 23, 2020

Mercy College is loaning 500 Chromebooks to students who are in need of a computer for the fall semester. There are students who cannot afford to buy a computer due to the COVID-19 pandemic closing...

New York Taxes and COVID-19 Inflict Similar Fear

Nicole Alarcon, Impact Staff • October 22, 2020

The pandemic and high taxes in New York are causing residents to seek out homes in different states across the country. It is no secret that New York has been losing its residents, according to the...