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The Layers of My Childhood

The Layers of My Childhood

Amber Perez, Impact Staff November 2, 2020
Now I see my true potential, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come. 
Mercy Reacts to First Presidential Debate

Mercy Reacts to First Presidential Debate

Amber Perez, Impact Staff October 26, 2020
Many people in America have panned the first debate between President Donald J. Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden as a complete disaster and the worst debate in history. 
Living With OCD And Panic Disorder

Living With OCD And Panic Disorder

Amber Perez, Impact Staff October 19, 2020

I am an aspiring Journalist, an honors student, I have dark brown eyes, curly hair, and mental illnesses that mess with my head constantly.  I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder,...

Amber From The Block

Amber From The Block

Amber Perez, Impact Staff October 5, 2020
Just like J Lo said, I’ll always be Amber from the block. 
Student Clubs Transition to An Online Campus Experience

Student Clubs Transition to An Online Campus Experience

Amber Perez and Valerie Lopez October 4, 2020

Clubs at Mercy have been working to keep the college experience alive for students, as all activities moved virtually last semester.  Mercy is attempting to keep its student organizations busy despite...

New COVID Policies Rise Up Seniors Mental Health

New COVID Policies Rise Up Senior’s Mental Health

Amber Perez, Impact Staff September 30, 2020

Seniors are preparing themselves for their last year at Mercy while experiencing one of their weirdest semesters yet. The COVID pandemic has resulted in increased loneliness, stress, anxiety, and depression. While...

10 Costumes You Should NOT Wear On Halloween

10 Costumes You Should NOT Wear On Halloween

Amber Perez, Impact Staff September 24, 2020
Cultural appropriation is an ongoing issue in today's society, especially on Halloween, and since Halloween is around the corner, here are 10 costumes you should NOT wear on Halloween this year.
Trust Is Hard To Earn, But So Easy To Lose

Trust Is Hard To Earn, But So Easy To Lose

Amber Perez, Impact Staff September 21, 2020
It becomes very hard to trust people when all your life you’ve watched your father, your step-father, your adopted sister, your aunts, and your cousins give up on you without explanation. 
For The Love Of An Uncle

For The Love Of An Uncle

Amber Perez, Impact Staff May 9, 2020

In a perfect life, every family would have two parents, usually a mother and father. The backbones of our lives. They teach us right from wrong, we’d be told to learn from their mistakes but it would...

Sister, Sister - How I Love Three

Sister, Sister – How I Love Three

Amber Perez, Impact Staff May 2, 2020

My sister is five years older than me and I idolized her growing up. I always thought she was the most beautiful human being on this earth. When I was young, I would always beg our mother to let me...

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