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Colleges May Start To Ask About Orientation

Colleges May Start To Ask About ‘Orientation’

Jasmine Williams, Managing Editor January 31, 2012

They seem to want to know everything. Race. Sex. Family’s financial background. But not that. They would never ask that. Until now. Sexual orientation. Elmurst College, a private liberal arts...

Colin Senior drives to the basket against Chestnut Hill in a losing effort on Nov. 30.

Men’s Bball Wins, Youthful Team Maturing

Chayim Tauber, Sports Editor January 31, 2012

It took them more than three months to accomplish the feat that the Mavericks men’s basketball team pulled off last Saturday. Victory. The Men’s basketball squad got their first win of the season...

Power forward Jasmine Williams and the Lady Mavs will attempt to avenge two season losses to Bridgeport on Dec. 17 on the road.

Lady Mavs Still Feel Playoffs Are Possible

Chayim Tauber, Sports Editor January 31, 2012

"Here we go again.” How else could a team react to an 0-6 start on the heels of consecutive 20+ loss seasons? Worse yet has been the manner in which they’ve lost. Whereas last season’s team were...

Looking The Role Of The Athlete At Mercy

Looking The Role Of The Athlete At Mercy

Vincent Roszkowski, Impact Staff January 31, 2012

Professional sport teams have their own set of unwritten rules that have to be abided by on and off the field. Many may remember when left fielder Johnny Damon jumped ship from the Boston Red Sox to the...

Mercy Writer Publishes Her First Book Of Poetry

Mercy Writer Publishes Her First Book Of Poetry

Joe Torres, Impact Staff January 31, 2012

Every writer’s goal is to one day have his or her work published. Many attend college in order to hone their skills in preparation for making that leap from personal to public. Meeting an individual...

Heba Hasan (second from left) and Prof. Habiba Boumlik (left) say their Arabic class is making great strides.

Fulbright Scholar Having An Impact On Her Students At Mercy

Krista Summerville, Impact Staff January 31, 2012

She has left behind her family, her friends, and her home to advance her career in teaching. Yet she is no stranger to taking chances and showing courage. The School of Liberal Arts has welcomed Heba...

Mercy Freshman Volleyball Star Keeping Her Head In The Game

Mercy Freshman Volleyball Star Keeping Her Head In The Game

Jasmine Williams, Managing Editor January 31, 2012

With anxiety flowing through her veins after her last kill, she makes eye contact with the head official, waiting for him to signal that it’s okay for her to serve. Dribble. Slap. Dribble. Slap. Dribble....

NY Abandons Eye Exams For Driver’s License; Money An Issue In Decision

Krista Summerville, Impact Staff January 31, 2012

On October 5, 2011, the New York Department of Motor Vehicles enacted a new policy in which drivers do not need to prove that they can see. Instead, State Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner,...

Mercy Colleges Occupational Therapy students helped senior drivers this semester through CarFit.

CarFit Helps Mature Drivers Avoid Crashes

Krista Summerville, Impact Staff January 31, 2012

Research on age-related driving concerns has shown that at around the age of 65, drivers face an increased risk of being involved in a vehicle crash. According to smartmotorist.com, there are three...

Students Flock to New Mercy Weight Room

Vincent Roszkowski, Impact Staff January 31, 2012

Last year, students at Mercy College who decided to commit themselves to the gym had difficulties with its size, lack of equipment, and gym hours. Yet this semester, Mercy College has displayed the new...

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