OP/ED Get Active, You Lazy Bums
Sasha Majette, Online Editor
April 16, 2013
Filed under Opinion
There's one constant complaint heard around campus - “There is nothing to do here!” Students are constantly complaining that our school doesn't have enough activities. The truth of the matter is that Mercy has plenty of weekly activities for students to do, and plenty of clubs to join. So what... Read more »
OP/ED: Stress, Study, Sleep
Erminia Errante, Staff Writer
March 11, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Just like lack of sleep or too much sleep, stress affects the way a student learns and the way they perform in class. Sleep isn’t a word in every college students vocabulary, but stress definitely is. According to wedmd.com “stress is the body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment... Read more »
Safe Sex in Mercy College
Erminia Errante, Staff Writer
February 8, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Let’s talk about sex baby! You are in college and whether you are single or taken, there is a high possibility that you are or will be in a position to be having sex. College is one of the few times young adults have to test their sexuality because of his or her independence. Mercy College,... Read more »
OP/ED: Love – It’s Just a Click Away
Molly Stazzone, News Editor
February 8, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Even though online dating is still a new way for people to connect with each other. It is now surpassing relationships that are created at work, at school and through mutual friendships. According to Mashable.com, “The industry has doubled since 2007. In the year 2012 40 million people used a dating... Read more »
Nice Try, Sandy…But They Are Jersey Strong
Larry Curtis Jr., Managing Editor
December 6, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Nice Try Sandy, But We are Jersey Strong Super Storm Sandy inflicted tremendous damage on the eastern region of the country, particularly the Jersey coast. So taking a road trip to the boardwalk in Atlantic City may not the first place that comes to mind for a lot of folks as a destination spot, especially... Read more »
OP/ED: Could this be the end?
Erminia Errante, writer
December 2, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Dec. 21, 2012, is the day that the world is supposed to end and the world turns to flames and swallows itself. A year ago, everyone was so anxious about the world ending in 2012. It is less than a month away and I haven’t heard a word about it. Everyone just stopped worrying and decided to live... Read more »
OP/ED: United We Stand But Divided We Fall
Molly Stazzone, Staff Writer
October 16, 2012
Filed under Opinion
“We the people, by the people, for the people.” The opening statement in our Constitution created by our founding fathers. These men made sure the people of the United States of America were the top priority when dealt with passing laws, fighting wars, and the making this nation's independence. Today... Read more »
OP/ED: Dormers And The Landing Residents Still Battling Over Noise
Erminia Errante, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2012
Filed under Opinion
The Landing, the private housing unit beside Mercy College, has made numerous complaints about the residents being too loud and disruptive during all hours of the night. “As long as I’ve been an R.A there has been a problem, but never a confrontational issue,” said third year residential advisor... Read more »
OP/ED: Pick Up A Copy Of The Impact If You Can Find It
Rocco DeRose, Staff Writer
September 27, 2012
Filed under Opinion
So last semester, I transferred to Mercy College from WCC. One of the first items on my list was to find the college newspaper. I wrote for my high school paper, so I wanted to check out The Impact. If I could only find it. Where was it? Is this a joke? At WCC, The Viking was everywhere, as... Read more »
OP/ED: I’ll Say What I Want
Larry Curtis Jr, Managing Editor
September 27, 2012
Filed under Opinion
What is freedom of speech? It is my right to express how much I think you are a total piece of filth. It is my right to express that I believe a person of Christian or Jewish faith has it wrong in their religious following. Even still, it is my right if I am a white man to say that I feel a... Read more »