The Impact

Mercy Welcomes Nearly 2000 Students Following CNR Partnership

Steven Keehner, Managing Editor • September 26, 2019

Mercy College has welcomed around 1,800 new students and following the College of New Rochelle’s closure, according to Kevin Joyce, the Vice President of Student Affairs. Joyce clarified...

We Move Forward.

Steven Keehner, Managing Editor • September 15, 2019

Future I can't see, I'm trying to find my own two feet. I was leaning on something, I was leaning on nothing. Didn't know 'til I came.

Where Do We Go From Here?

Steven Keehner, Associate Editor • May 21, 2019

It comes in waves and I'm pulled below. It's not subjective, it's clinical. Drown myself in the undertow of all my imbalanced chemicals. And the cycle comes full circle again.

Union Vote Results in Historic Victory for Adjuncts

Steven Keehner, Associate Editor • May 14, 2019

In a historical landmark victory for Mercy’s adjunct professors, a union will be formed following the recent referendum, which saw a 400:100 margin of victory.

A Horse with No Name: The Secret History of Mercy’s Mascot

Steven Keehner, Associate Editor • May 1, 2019

What does Snoopy, the University of Dayton, and an Eagle all have in common? It reveals the story of Mercy's old nickname.

Adjunct Union Election Set for Apr. 17; Part-Time Faculty Set to Receive Pay Raise

Steven Keehner, Associate Editor • April 11, 2019

In a nine-minute statement from President Tim Hall, he goes into detail about the adjunct unionization situation.

How to Eat Ramen With a Plastic Knife

Steven Keehner, Associate Editor • April 11, 2019

I'm free to be whatever I, whatever I choose, and I'll sing the blues if I want.

OP/ED: An Open Letter to Anti-PC Culture

Steven Keehner, Associate Editor • April 4, 2019

From #MeToo to a slur in a song, American culture is seeing the results of an effort to change the way we view and speak about various groups throughout our country. While not unique to the USA, I can only speak and say political correctness has played a massive role in the reshaping and redefining of our society.

Health Sciences Enrollment Set for Significant Increase Following CNR-Mercy Deal

Steven Keehner, Associate Editor • March 24, 2019

Dating back to August of 2017, the two sides have been in negotiation. Now, a deal is in place.

Mercy Adjuncts Seek to Hold Election to Determine Union Status in near Future

Steven Keehner, Associate Editor • March 20, 2019

Following the Jan. 31 announcement to seek unionization, the adjuncts of Mercy may be one step closer to their goal.