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Why are internships important?

Why are internships important?

Kayla Rivera, Impact Staff December 18, 2013

As college students, we have a lot on our plate. From school to work and studying, sometimes we cannot bear to add anything else on our list. However, what if it’ll increase our chances of getting...

Do you have strict parents?

Do you have “strict” parents?

Kayla Rivera, Impact Staff December 17, 2013

Having parents or someone to unconditionally love you is an amazing feeling. They take care for us and can be our biggest fans at times. However, what happens when they are too strict? Growing up...

Tips on how to get through Finals Week

Tips on how to get through Finals Week

Kayla Rivera, Impact Staff December 11, 2013

The end of the semester is quickly approaching and we are finally in the week every college students dreads, Finals Week! Now is when students take their classes serious and attempt to salvage their...

Being A Mother In College Doesn’t Mean Education Isn’t Possible

Kayla Rivera, Impact Staff December 2, 2013

Being a mother is a beautiful experience. As women, we get the chance to not only bond with our child before they are born, but we also get to protect them until it is time for them to come into the world....

Who uses Social Media more?

Kayla Rivera, Impact Staff December 2, 2013

The amount of adults using social media websites has more than doubled, according to new studies. Five years ago, just 29 percent of online adults used social networking sites. Today, that figure has ballooned...

How to detect deception and lies

How to detect deception and lies

Kayla Rivera, Impact Staff November 14, 2013

“Don’t lie to me, I know when you’re lying to me.” A phrase we often use when we know someone is lying to us. We typically know this because we either have evidence or we use reverse psychology...

A lesson learned from Stealing

A lesson learned from Stealing

Kayla Rivera, Impact Staff November 14, 2013

“I’ll just take this candy bar, it’s not a big deal.” How many of us can confess to doing this? Most people can say they have experienced this at least one time in their life. Whether it...

Time to start saving for Christmas

Time to start saving for Christmas

Kayla Rivera, Impact Staff November 13, 2013

It’s that time of year again! As we approach the end of 2013, we cannot end the year without two of the best holidays. Aside from our birthdays, people generally look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas....

Would you like a tour?

Would you like a tour?

Kayla Rivera, Impact Staff November 7, 2013

Drake blessed the stage at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn on Monday. It had to have been one of the most amazing concerts I’ve attended. I’ve been a big fan for years so it was great seeing how...

Hipanic Heritage Day at Mercy College

Hipanic Heritage Day at Mercy College

Kayla Rivera, Impact Staff November 5, 2013

Oct. 15 was Hispanic Heritage Day at the Mercy College Bronx campus, where students were encouraged to experience the Latin culture. Faculty, students, and friends gathered around as writer and community...

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