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EY Americas Recruiting Leader Speaks to Business Students

EY Americas Recruiting Leader Speaks to Business Students

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

About 40 students and Mercy College staff gathered in the Victory Hall trading room to listen to guest lecturer Dan Black on Feb. 2; however, this isn’t just a story about someone who was commissioned...

Circles, Change and Cleansing

Circles, Change and Cleansing

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer January 25, 2017

“When ego is lost, limit is lost. You become infinite, kind and beautiful.” - Yogi Bhajan Over three weeks ago, confetti rained down declaring a new year in order. Finally, the new year hangover...

The Arid Arctic

The Arid Arctic

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer December 12, 2016

You call it global climate change, I call it an indian summer. Regardless, the Arctic is changing and not in a good way. And either way, I hope you’ve been enjoying your days. Unusually high air and...

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Religion In Education – Is There A Place For It?

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer November 29, 2016

Other countries have intertwined their politics, culture, and religion to ensure a common belief among their people. Who is to say what is right or wrong? Some things may work for another person, group...

UN Ambassador Speaks About Mexico’s Role In the Global Landscape

UN Ambassador Speaks About Mexico’s Role In the Global Landscape

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer November 27, 2016

“He thinks he is an American from Texas, but what he really doesn’t know is he is a Mexican from Texas.” The permanent representative of Mexico to the UN spoke to a large group of students in...

Allegories and Imperfections

Allegories and Imperfections

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

What do, Cleopatra’s Needle in Central Park, the Worth Monument Obelisk and the Emmett Obelisk in St. Paul’s Chapel all have in common? They’re obelisks in Manhattan. An obelisk is the word for...

7 Facts That Will Make You Love Polar Bears

7 Facts That Will Make You Love Polar Bears

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer November 2, 2016

1.Polar bears are solitary animals. With the exception of females with cubs. Polar bears are intrepid travelers. Their “home” territory can range from 20,000 to 100,000 square miles. 2. The polar...

Annual Ferry Fest Brings In Crowd

Annual Ferry Fest Brings In Crowd

Abigail Smith and Photos by Justin de la Garza October 27, 2016

Where can you find more hand made dog outfits than human clothes while dancing, eating and shopping? These were all simple components of a well-oiled grease machine that is an authentic community event,...

Mercy Leaves Its Mark At Childrens Village Collaboration

Mercy Leaves Its Mark At Children’s Village Collaboration

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer October 26, 2016

A collection of muddy sneakers with unraveling shoe laces line the hallway in the foyer that leads to the front door. Posters encouraging a healthy, drug-free life and adolescence cover up the blandness...

Birthday Blues

Birthday Blues

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer October 26, 2016

Confetti, balloons and cake. These are probably the top three emoji’s used when its someone’s birthday. And if restaurant employees don’t horrendously and embarrassingly sing you happy birthday –...

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