The Impact

Mercy Adjuncts Seek to Hold Election to Determine Union Status in near Future

Steven Keehner, Associate Editor • March 20, 2019

Following the Jan. 31 announcement to seek unionization, the adjuncts of Mercy may be one step closer to their goal.

Mercy College’s Mav Market Aims To Help End Hunger Across Campus

Jared Naut, Impact Staff • March 20, 2019

Do you ever sit in class and can’t concentrate because you are hungry, or do you ever skip meals because you can’t afford a meal? Well that is exactly what the Mav Market is for on the Dobbs...

Mercy’s Manhattan Campus Hosts Diversity and Gender Inclusion Workshop

Ellis Joshua, Impact Staff • March 20, 2019

It’s a topic that gets discussed fairly often -- diversity and gender inclusion. This comes in many different areas of life whether that’s in the workforce, in school or any type of public setting. Despite...

Remembering Black History Month Through A Professor Who’s Lived It

Valerie Lopez, Associate Editor • February 28, 2019

"I have a dream that one day my four little children will live in nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but on the context of their character," echoed Martin Luther King, Jr. These...

Mercy College Working on Landmark Deal With College of New Rochelle

Steven Keehner, Associate Editor • February 28, 2019

In what can become a massive moment for both schools, a potential deal may see both colleges work together.

Black NY Knicks Legends, Staff Come Together to Share Business Wisdom

Steven Keehner and Mike Panteleo • February 28, 2019

As Black History Month reached a conclusion, the New York Knicks celebrated with panels of important personnel to discuss the role of the black businessman off the court.

Women of the World Poetry Slam Champion “FreeQuency” Takes On Mercy College

Valerie Lopez, Associate Editor • February 28, 2019

Fingers snap in admiration for Women the World Poetry Slam Champion, "FreeQuency," aka Mewende Katwiwa, uttered her first poem at the Slam Poetry evening in Lecture Hall. "A poem is a protest," she...

Mercy College Still Fighting Lawsuit Against Former Dean and LIU; Outcome Slated for Early Summer

Nicole Acosta, Managing Editor • February 26, 2019

An update on Mercy College's lawsuit against former dean of the School of Business, Edward Weis, and Long Island University.

Furry Therapy Is Good For The Heart and Soul

Adriana Saad-Vinza, Staff Writter • February 25, 2019

We live in a world where we are surrounded by animals. Every morning we can see birds flying around us, squirrels climbing up trees and most of the time, we see people walking with their pets, which they...

Planned Parenthood Educates on Reproductive Health, Tests for HIV

Daniel Johnston, Impact Staff • February 23, 2019

Mercy College Residential Life, along with the Department of Health and Wellness, collaborated with Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic to help educate students and staff about preventive measures...