Today I Quit My Job… Well One Of Em’
Maritza Velasco, Staff Writer
January 7, 2016
I woke up this morning, hit the snooze button twice and rolled over three or four times before dragging myself out of bed. As I walked barefoot into the cold bathroom to turn on the shower, thoughts of how the rest of my day was going to go began to circulate through my mind. Once the steam from the...
Dear Dad
Maritza Velasco, Feature Editor
May 27, 2015
Many people are unaware of the unique relationship I have with my dad, so when he showed up at my college graduation it surprised a lot of you. Read More »...
Everyone Should Experience College, Or Something Like It
Maritza Velasco, Features Editor
April 30, 2015
Lately, my friends and I have found ourselves sitting around and reminiscing about the past four years of our lives. Read More »...
Dealing With the Identity of More Than One Race
Maritza Velasco, Feature Editor
April 22, 2015
In the second grade, a young and self-conscious Sabrina Burton begged her mother to assist her in straightening her naturally curly hair in hopes of fitting in with her peers. Burton’s mother gave in and began relaxing her hair, which is the process of adding harsh chemicals to coiled hair in order...
Dealing With My Insecurities
Maritza Velasco, Feature Editor
April 9, 2015
You ever just stand in the mirror, staring at your reflection wishing you could see yourself through the eyes of others? Read More »...
Society Taking Strides Towards Acceptance
Maritza Velasco, Feature Editor
March 11, 2015
As time progresses, so do cultures, lifestyles and traditions. They all seem to evolve, but there are some things that tend to stay the same, such as the need for individuals to seek acceptance. Homosexuality has caused controversy for many people; however, as generations mature, society as a whole...
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
Maritza Velasco, Impact Staff
March 5, 2015
I have a friend named Maegan that I’ve only known for about two and a half years, yet I feel like I’ve known her for so much longer and I consider her to be my best friend. Read More »...
#LikeAGirl
Maritza Velasco, Impact Staff
February 19, 2015
The Super Bowl brings in millions of viewers each year to watch something other than the actual football game – the commercials. Read More »...
OP/ED: Time To Embrace America’s College Promise Program
Maritza Velasco, Impact Staff
February 12, 2015
Last month, President Barack Obama made a proposal that may eliminate a major factor in holding high school graduates back from enrolling into college, community college that is. The President's proposal for The America’s College Promise program offers little to no cost college tuition for two years...
We Are First, Mercy College First Generation Students
Maritza Velasco, Impact Staff
February 9, 2015
There are many notable accomplishments that one experiences throughout his or her life and receiving a college education is prominently one of them. Read More »...
