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The Call: A Horror Short Story

Alexis Lynch, Social Media Editor

May 23, 2020 • No Comments

A short horror story about how one call changed a life.

The American Redhead

Steven Keehner, Managing Editor

May 21, 2020 • No Comments

Goodbye, old love. Hello, new friend. This is where it ends and then begins again

The Ending: A Short Story

Alexis Lynch, Social Media Editor

May 18, 2020 • No Comments

A short story about love and a relationship ruined.

Being Bilingual Is Best

May 17, 2020 • No Comments

Being raised in a Guatemalan household, Spanish was my first language. My parents...

Outer Banks is Millennials Goonies

Alexis Lynch, Social Media Editor

May 13, 2020 • No Comments

Outer Banks gives me “Goonies” vibes for anyone who has seen that movie.

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Entertainment

Outer Banks is Millennials Goonies
May 13, 2020
Alexis Lynch, Social Media Editor
Outer Banks gives me “Goonies” vibes for anyone who has seen that movie.
Alkaline Is Dancehall Main Protagonist
May 1, 2020
Chevaughn Hurst, Impact Staff
When we see greatness, we should just pay homage and respect the person talents and accomplishments. At the age of 26 years old, Alkaline has quickly emerged as the man...
A Look Back At The “Merrie Land” The Good, The Bad & The Queen Brought To Us
April 30, 2020
Jack Seda-Schreiber and Thomas Hintton
We gather here today to mourn the loss of Tony Allen. As legendary producer Brian Eno once put it, Tony is one of the greatest musicians of the last century. Tony Allen is...
Ana Frango Elétrico Has a Little Bit of Heart to Share
April 19, 2020
Jack Seda-Schreiber, Entertainment Editor
Ana Frango Elétrico is an amazing young talent. Having just released her second album, "Little Electric Chicken Heart," she is slowly but surely making her way into being...
What’s Frank Ocean Up To?
April 12, 2020
Jack Seda-Schreiber, Entertainment Editor
What's Frank Ocean up to right now? Is he planning something? Well, as always, nobody knows for sure. Frank Ocean, if you don't know, is an R&B singer who started...

Opinion

Op/Ed: Let’s Wake Up In Regard To Racism, Oppression and Discrimination
May 11, 2020
Julianna Ilise, Impact Staff
Racism is a prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior. You can...
OP/ED: If You Want Change, Don’t Vote Biden
April 20, 2020
Steven Keehner, Managing Editor
With the recent announcement that will see Bernie Sanders suspend his campaign for the Democratic nomination, it is impossible to ignore the similar narratives that plagued...
OP/ED: ‘We’ Not ‘Me’
March 17, 2020
Steven Keehner, Managing Editor
In my brief life, I can not recall living through such a surreal time. Within the COVID-19 crisis, it has left humanity vulnerable and bare. Perhaps it is growing up and...
OP/ED: Why Are We Still Buying Sports Video Games?
February 13, 2020
Steven Keehner, Managing Editor
Sports video games were a vital part of my childhood. Emulating my personal heroes, such as Donovan McNabb, Amar’e Stoudemire, or Mariano Rivera, was just as important to...
OP/ED: Why Doesn’t Anyone Talk About How Depression Causes Memory Loss?
December 10, 2019
Valerie Lopez, Associate Editor
"Why doesn't anyone talk about how depression causes memory loss?" This tweet has been recycled dozens of times, phrased in different ways and even liked as much as 97.2...

News

Vacation at the Start of a Pandemic
May 15, 2020
Julianna Ilise, Impact Staff
Every spring semester college students across the United States buy plane tickets, book hotel rooms and pack their backs in preparation for the best week of the year. Spring...
Experts Split on Whether Diamox Could be Used to Cure COVID-19
May 9, 2020
Jillian Simmons, Impact Staff
E.R. and Critical Care doctor in New York City, Dr. Cameron Kyle-Sidell, posted a video on March 31 on Vimeo.com titled ‘FROM NYC ICU: IS COVID REALLY ARDS?!!!' Nearly...
Baby Boom vs Divorce Doom! Statistics Uncertain of Future
May 8, 2020
Maya Wiggins, Impact Staff
Quarantine has really brought people together, but with all this family time is it really a good thing? Being that everyone is at home with their kids, partners maybe more,...
COVID-19: Transformation of Westchester County Center into Temporary Hospital
May 7, 2020
Estefania Salinas, Staff Reporter
The Westchester County Center known as the home of the Westchester Knicks, expositions, trade shows, and graduation ceremonies is expected to become a temporary hospital site...
Show Me The Money: Qualifying For A Stimulus Check
May 7, 2020
Maya Wiggins, Impact Staff
Due to the shut down of many businesses, non-essential people find themselves in a finical crisis. Although many people are out of work, there are still bills that have to...

Sports

The UFC is Back Baby!
May 8, 2020
Dan Rebain, Impact Staff
The UFC is back this Saturday, May 9 and it's all because of one person... Dana White (and his great team). UFC 249 was originally scheduled for April 21 in Brooklyn, but...
Sports Fans Will Not Attend Events Without A Coronavirus Vaccine
May 4, 2020
Dan Rebain, Impact Staff
While sports commissioners along with government and medical experts debate when to reopen sports leagues, a majority of Americans would stay home because of the Coronavirus...
Mercy Star Brian Griffin Is Transferring to Xavier Of The Big East
May 1, 2020
Dan Rebain, Impact Staff
With F/C Bryan Griffin transferring to a D1 school, Xavier in the Big East, the Mavericks Men's basketball team will look to fill a huge gap. Griffin took home First Team...
NCAA, Mercy College Grant Eligibility To Spring Athletes
April 6, 2020
Michael Panteleo and Ellis Joshua
Spring athletes will get an additional season to live their athletic dreams after the 2020 season was suspended. On March 30, The NCAA announced that it will...
Freshman Wall Provides Foundation for Women’s Basketball
March 24, 2020
Michael Panteleo, Sports Editor
Despite the Mavericks missing out on the East Coast Conference Women's Basketball Tournament, the rise of freshman Katie Wall may prove vital for the team going forward. Wall...

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10 Things To Do When Quarantine is Over
May 13, 2020
Maya Wiggins, Impact Staff
This pandemic has been tough for everyone. Being stuck in the house can be draining for some people, but it better to focus on the bright side. Things are probably going to...
10 Feel Good Things to Watch While You’re Quarantined
May 3, 2020
Jillian Simmons, Impact Staff
With everything going on right now, it's easy to get caught up in the negative. There are new things posted every single day about the state of the world and people can easily...
10 Ways to Decorate/De-clutter Your Room For Spring
April 30, 2020
Sedoney Henry
It is springtime, for everyone that means spring cleaning and decorating. It's out with the dark colors and in with bright colors. These are the things I do to welcome the...
Ten Awesome London Attractions
April 23, 2020
Chevaughn Hurst, Impact Staff
London is a diverse city that has a lot to offer. It's very fast-paced and has a lot of historic buildings all throughout the town. Some of the tourist attractions in the...
Top Five Bucket List Destinations
April 16, 2020
Ellis Joshua, Impact Staff
There are so many beautiful countries that the world has to offer. Each country has unique things that make it special in its own way. While I've only been out of the U.S....

Impact Now

There’s Something Out of This World in the Hudson Valley
May 11, 2020
Francesca Simone, Copy Editor
In a world full of skepticism, there are just some concepts too outlandish to discount — or at least that’s what one believer thinks. It was a chilly evening sometime...
Podheads: Vape Users Not Going Away Without A Fight
February 15, 2020
Valerie Lopez, Alexis Lynch, Amber Perez, and Francesca Simone
Once viewed as a healthy alternative to quitting smoking, the electronic e-cigarette Juul is now being viewed as a youth epidemic and health risk. The company holds between...
Alternative Education
May 17, 2019
Daniel Johnston, Impact Staff
High school can be extremely difficult and overwhelming, especially in a large school district. Students can sometimes be made to feel like they don’t matter at all. Certain...