The Impact

On Debates

On Debates

November 20, 2020

There are usually four debates that take place prior to a presidential election, three of which are between presidential candidates: in this case, Trump and Biden, and one between vice presidential candidates:...

On Race in America

On Race in America

November 20, 2020

Under the umbrella category of racism, the two candidates were often asked to speak directly to the families who are allegedly targeted by police and others and fear for their children solely because of...

Mercy STEM Holds Annual Conference Virtually for the First Time

Mercy STEM Holds Annual Conference Virtually for the First Time

Francesca Simone, Managing Editor November 2, 2020

Mercy's annual STEM conference brought together teachers and professionals that share the same goal: engaging all students in real-world science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts in approachable...

10 BOOzy and SPOOKtacular Autumn Treats

10 BOOzy and SPOOKtacular Autumn Treats

Francesca Simone, Managing Editor October 29, 2020
'Bone' Appetit!
My 2020 in A Nutshell

My 2020 in A Nutshell

Francesca Simone, Managing Editor October 2, 2020

2020 has quite obviously been an eventful year for the world, but we all probably don’t even know the half of what’s gone on in one another’s personal lives to make things even more insane on a less...

My Last First Day of School

My Last First Day of School

Francesca Simone, Managing Editor September 16, 2020

It’s been eight years since I graduated from high school and started my college journey, and over 20 years since I started school altogether. School didn’t ever come easy to me as it did to some...

Fall 2020: The Most Unusual Semester on Record

Fall 2020: The Most Unusual Semester on Record

Francesca Simone, Managing Editor September 8, 2020

The fall semester will officially begin on Sept. 9. in what could potentially be the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mercy College is diving faith-first into “the most unusual semester on record.” School...

Mercy STEM Defies COVID-19 Limitations Through Educational Video Showcase

Mercy STEM Defies COVID-19 Limitations Through Educational Video Showcase

Francesca Simone, Copy Editor May 27, 2020

Despite the trying times and difficult circumstances that 2020 has presented thus far, a great deal of positivity continues to endure. Associate professor and co-director of the Mercy College Center for...

Vacation at the Start of a Pandemic

Vacation at the Start of a Pandemic

Julianna Ilise, Impact Staff May 15, 2020

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 break is a time where students...

Op/Ed: Lets Wake Up In Regard To Racism, Oppression and Discrimination

Op/Ed: Let’s Wake Up In Regard To Racism, Oppression and Discrimination

Julianna Ilise, Impact Staff May 11, 2020

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 read these definitions and simply...

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