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My Life Story

Laura Medina, Impact Staff May 10, 2023

During my teenage years, I got my first wig in October of 2014. While all the girls my age were trying to dress like cute cats and flirty foxes, I was really trying to be Dora the Explorer. I thought it...

A Binge-Watching Obsession

A Binge-Watching Obsession

Laura Medina, Impact Staff May 10, 2023

Everyone has a weird obsession. It’s okay and totally normal. My weird obsession is rewatching shows over and over and over and over and over again.  I remember my freshman year of Highschool when...

Stronger Than Ever: Muscle Mommies

Stronger Than Ever: Muscle Mommies

Laura Medina, Impact Staff May 10, 2023

https://www.tiktok.com/@hunlynfit/video/7107357959088278827 Have you heard about the new muscle mommy trend? Women are no longer doing diets or doing pilates they lifting heavy weights and and drinking...

The Illusion of Fit: How Vanity Sizing Distorts Body Image and Self-Perception

The Illusion of Fit: How Vanity Sizing Distorts Body Image and Self-Perception

Laura Medina, Impact Staff May 10, 2023

Do you know that feeling when you’re shopping for clothes but you can’t find your size on the rack? That’s how I’ve been feeling lately.  Shopping for clothes is stressful and exhausting I...

OP/ED: Mayor Adams Vs. NYC Rats

OP/ED: Mayor Adams Vs. NYC Rats

Laura Medina, Impact Staff May 7, 2023

Is it true - that there is one rat per person in NYC? Or is that a myth? The current estimate of the rat population in New York City is around 2 million rats and there are about 8 million New Yorkers....

Breakups: What to Know and Avoid

Breakups: What to Know and Avoid

Laura Medina, Impact Staff May 7, 2023

Why are breakups so hard? What should you avoid after a breakup? Studies show that breakups can have the same feeling as death even though your ex hasn’t actually died. This is because you will have...

Top 10 Best Children Movies From 2000 - 2010

Top 10 Best Children Movies From 2000 – 2010

Laura Medina, Impact Staff May 4, 2023

There have been many good children's movies throughout the years, and it’s quite difficult to only narrow it down to ten out of all of these amazing movies in the cinematic world. Since we have so many...

Mercy College 5th Annual Period Power Event

Mercy College 5th Annual Period Power Event

Laura Medina, Impact Staff May 3, 2023

Give power to the period! And yes, I am talking about the actual menstrual cycle! Did you know that your menstrual cycle says a lot about your body and health? You should pay attention to your little...

Dr. Russell Tobe Lectures On Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dr. Russell Tobe Lectures On Autism Spectrum Disorder

Laura Medina, Impact Staff April 27, 2023

“If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism,” said Dr. Stephen Shore, an autism advocate who is on the spectrum.  Russell Tobe, M.D., is the Director of the...

Mercy Professor Reads to Immigrant Children For The Love of Storytelling

Mercy Professor Reads to Immigrant Children For The Love of Storytelling

Laura Medina, Impact Staff April 13, 2023

Professor Wendy Mages, Ed.D. has led several events for the Cabrini Immigrant Service’s StoryTelling, Art, Reading, and Socialization (STARS) program. This program is designated to promote literacy and...

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