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Hes Phony, Shes Fake, Thats the Type of TV I Hate

He’s Phony, She’s Fake, That’s the Type of TV I Hate

Melissa Nappi, Entertainment Editor January 28, 2014

Remember when reality TV meant watching your various family members yell random letters at the TV during Wheel of Fortune? In light of the upcoming The Bachelor Wedding Live, whose promos have dominated...

Evolution vs. Creationism: A Mercy College Perspective

Evolution vs. Creationism: A Mercy College Perspective

Maria Elena Perez and Sasha Majette November 23, 2013

The age old battle of evolution versus creationism continues to be an ongoing debate in higher education. The college experience can cause a person to change immensely; however, can the experience change...

The Gutless Generation

The Gutless Generation

Maria Elena Perez, Associate Editor November 19, 2013

Sitting in class a couple of weeks ago, our professor started off by talking about a meeting he had with his peers about how their classes are going (which basically meant that they talked behind our backs...

It All Started With A Pig Fetus

It All Started With A Pig Fetus

Maria Elena Perez, Associate Editor November 14, 2013

An octopus, a pig fetus and a sea horse are Gabrielle Gunther’s prized possessions. No, they aren’t alive. They are preserved animals owned by 20 year old Gunther, a vet technology major at Mercy...

Are you a Jerk? Lets find out!

Are you a Jerk? Let’s find out!

Maria Elena Perez, Associate Editor November 11, 2013

Have you ever thought of yourself as an inconsiderate, thoughtless person? There’s nothing wrong with admitting it, some people go through life thinking they’re a gift to the world. But, they’re...

Facebook Ranting Can Cause Trouble

Facebook Ranting Can Cause Trouble

Maria Elena Perez, Associate Editor November 7, 2013

My own personal frustration usually isn’t posted on social media sites, but something made me so angry recently that I couldn’t help myself. So, I Facebook ranted. It’s probably one of the...

Kids say the Darndest, and most Insightful things

Kids say the Darndest, and most Insightful things

Maria Elena Perez, Associate Editor November 4, 2013

The world is slowly changing, and so are the next generation about same-sex marriage. A new video on YouTube from The Fine Brothers called “Kids React to Gay Marriage” have children from the ages...

OP/ED: Can a cup and straw save a life?

OP/ED: Can a cup and straw save a life?

Maria Elena Perez, Associate Editor October 31, 2013

“Would you know if an odorless, colorless and tasteless rape drug were put in your drink? What if your cup, straw or glass could tell you?” This is a pitch that comes from a group of people who’ve...

Devins Race to Brazil

Devin’s Race to Brazil

Maria Elena Perez, Associate Editor October 24, 2013

The Devin Marrero sitting before his friends as he laughs among them and enjoys his lunch isn’t the same person he was a year ago. Marrero has been training and swimming his way for a spot with the...

The Weeknd comes to New York City

The Weeknd comes to New York City

Kayla Rivera, Impact Staff October 11, 2013

The Weeknd kicked off his first official “Kissland” tour on Sept. 06. He is scheduled to perform in over 15 cities around the world. From Canada to England, the Weeknd will be singing his heart out...

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