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Amber Perez, Impact Staff

February 16, 2020 • No Comments

It all started in middle school, a normal age for teenagers to have feelings...

Jack Seda-Schreiber, Entertainment Editor

February 14, 2020 • No Comments

Tame Impala has always been a tricky thing for me. Sometimes I'll absolutely...

February 13, 2020 • No Comments

Who ever said that Valentine’s Day was solely a couple’s holiday?

Andrew Kim, Impact Staff

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The Baltimore Ravens lock up a key piece in their defense, as Chuck Clark signs...

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Antonio Brown was one of the most prolific wide receivers in this era of football....

Tame Impala’s “The Slow Rush” Stays True to Its Title
February 14, 2020
Jack Seda-Schreiber, Entertainment Editor
Tame Impala has always been a tricky thing for me. Sometimes I'll absolutely fall into their soundscapes, and there are other times where I find Kevin Parker's voice grating...
“He Asked Me to Be His Valentine, How Could I Say No?”
February 14, 2020
Francesca Simone, Copy Editor
There are about a million clichés used to describe love, and they all sound so cheesy until it happens upon you.
THE SCENE: Kayla Joe
January 31, 2020
Jack Seda-Schreiber, Entertainment Editor
Every month, Mercy College holds an open mic in the Victory Hall Cafe. At these open mic events, you can find many usual suspects, most of whom have been covered in The...
Birthday Celebration Sing Off At ‘Karaoke Night’
December 24, 2019
Estefania Salinas, Staff Reporter
Jillian Simmons, a junior at Mercy College, is a dedicated student and Resident Assistant. Simmons loves bonding with residents and other students who attend her programs....
The Streaming Wars
December 24, 2019
Jillian Simmons, Impact Staff
It’s a competitive time to be a streaming platform right now, and a great time to be a media consumer as the Streaming Wars heats up. With new streaming platforms...

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...
OP/ED: Rock Isn’t Popular Anymore, and That’s a Great Thing
November 6, 2019
Steven Keehner, Managing Editor
Who listens to Imagine Dragons, anyway?
OP/ED: They Love Me, They Love Me Not
October 5, 2019
Steven Keehner, Managing Editor
It's time to accept the singular they for what it is.
OP/ED: Are Your Eyes Open?
September 26, 2019
Valerie Lopez, Associate Editor
“Submit, Obey and Buy!” These are all subliminal messages embedded in advertisements to get people to buy their products. A subliminal message is a message to the subconscious...
The Impact Says Farewell to its 2019 Seniors
May 8, 2019
Nicole Acosta, Brian Pineiro, Caroline Newman, Michael Dunnings, and Stephen Lyons
As the last "Impact Thursday" of the 2018-19 year arrives, our senior staff members reflect on their time with The Impact. Though our seniors' journeys are coming...

“He Asked Me to Be His Valentine, How Could I Say No?”
February 14, 2020
Francesca Simone, Copy Editor
There are about a million clichés used to describe love, and they all sound so cheesy until it happens upon you.
Progressive Issues Dominate NY-CD17 Forum at Mercy College
January 29, 2020
Steven Keehner, Managing Editor
Democratic candidates took the stage at Mercy's Rotunda in late January to discuss the issues and attempt to sway the voters of New York's 17th congressional district. Following...
Mercy Plunges Right Into Winter
December 11, 2019
Alexis Lynch, Social Media Editor
Mercy College students attended the 50th annual Polar Plunge event on Glen Island in New Rochelle, New York to help support the New York Special Olympics.
You Better Cuff Your Chick, Cause Santa Clause Is Comin’ To Town
December 8, 2019
Francesca Simone and Steven Keehner
It's complicated...
Thanksgiving Dinner Allows Mercy ‘Family’ To Dine Together
December 5, 2019
Valerie Lopez, Associate Editor
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful. A time to share a good meal with dear family and friends. A time to count your blesses over a lovely meal of turkey, mashed potatoes...

Mercy Softball Team Gets Ready to Bounce Back
February 12, 2020
Dan Rebain, Impact Staff
The Maverick's last season finished with a (24-26) record and fell just one game shy of qualifying for the ECC Tournament. The Mavericks are looking to make the ECC Tournament...
A One-on-One with Mavs’ Skipper
February 11, 2020
Alex Wendling, Impact Staff
Just before Mercy's baseball team takes the diamond on Feb. 15 in Wilson, North Carolina, The Impact had the opportunity to sit down with head coach, Chris Schoen,...
Men’s Lacrosse Looks to Repeat as Conference Champs
February 9, 2020
Michael Panteleo, Sports Editor
The Mavericks are coming off their best season ever, and for the first time, won an ECC championship. They broke their record in wins and finished the season with an (18-2)...
Expectations Remain High for Women’s Lax
February 9, 2020
Ellis Joshua, Impact Staff
The 2019 season was nothing short of spectacular for the Mercy Maverick's women's lacrosse team. The lady Mavericks finished with a record of (15-5) en route to their first-ever...
Men’s Basketball Loses Back-and-Fourth Battle Down in D.C.
February 6, 2020
Ellis Joshua, Impact Staff
The Mercy Mavericks Men's basketball team came up just short against the University of the District of Columbia. The Mavericks put up a good fight on the road down in D.C.,...

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10 Ways to Enjoy Your Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2020
Francesca Simone, Copy Editor
Who ever said that Valentine’s Day was solely a couple’s holiday?
Top 10 Albums of 2019
December 19, 2019
Jack Seda-Schreiber, Impact Staff
This has been a great year for music. The musical world of 2019 bustled with new sounds, rediscovered gems and artists finding their sound after many years of searching. Here...
6 Underappreciated Alternative Artists
December 16, 2019
Randi Rooney, Impact Staff
Motion City Soundtrack A five member American rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They formed in 1997 and have been making music since. Their music is relatable...
7 Reasons Disney is a Break From Reality
December 12, 2019
Alexis Lynch, Social Media Editor
“Here You Leave Today And Enter The World Of Yesterday, Tomorrow And Fantasy.”
6 Tips to Put Aside the Winter Blues
December 5, 2019
Steven Keehner, Managing Editor
The leaves have fallen off the trees. Short sleeves are no longer socially acceptable to wear. Starbucks has stopped serving pumpkin spice. Winter is coming. Unlike Game...

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...
FTK the Label Take On The Rap Scene
May 10, 2019
Valerie Lopez and Jared Naut, Impact Staff
The colorful lights shine throughout the stage and the beat drops, the crowd sings and raps along to lyrics of a piano beat they seem to know like the back of their hand....
Make a Difference and Volunteer with Feeding Westchester
May 9, 2019
Michael Panteleo and Ellis Joshua
The county of Westchester has about 200,000 residents that are food insecure and about 60,000 children who are food insecure Hunger has an effect on a large amount of...