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Remembering Black History Month Through A Professor Whos Lived It

Remembering Black History Month Through A Professor Who’s Lived It

Valerie Lopez, Associate Editor February 28, 2019

"I have a dream that one day my four little children will live in nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but on the context of their character," echoed Martin Luther King, Jr. These...

Women of the World Poetry Slam Champion FreeQuency Takes On Mercy College

Women of the World Poetry Slam Champion “FreeQuency” Takes On Mercy College

Valerie Lopez, Associate Editor February 28, 2019

Fingers snap in admiration for Women the World Poetry Slam Champion, "FreeQuency," aka Mewende Katwiwa, uttered her first poem at the Slam Poetry evening in Lecture Hall. "A poem is a protest," she...

Food For Thought Poster Controversy Creates Confusion In Hudson Hall

‘Food For Thought’ Poster Controversy Creates Confusion In Hudson Hall

Valerie Lopez and Jared Naut February 21, 2019

If you live in Hudson or happen to have walked in the residents building to visit a friend, one might get greeted with a big orange sign saying "Thoughts? Speak English! We're in America!" in big bold...

The Top Five Black Artists Right Now

The Top Five Black Artists Right Now

Valerie Lopez, Associate Editor February 21, 2019
To kick off Black History Month, here are the top black artists of today!
My Obsession With Being Skinny

My Obsession With Being Skinny

Valerie Lopez, Associate Editor February 14, 2019
Body Dysmorphia Disorder becomes more prevalent in this day in age because of social media and the constant comparison one has with other peoples bodies.
An Open Letter To Victims Of Abusive Relationships

An Open Letter To Victims Of Abusive Relationships

Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff December 15, 2018

It's easy to make excuses for the people you love. You can be easily blinded when you so deeply invested in the relationship. We often think, "That could never be me" or "if he ever hits me. I'm leaving." Then...

My Week in the Mental Hospital

My Week in the Mental Hospital

Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff December 13, 2018

"I want to kill myself." Four words young people use so commonly when they are overwhelmed, followed by a soft chuckle. There was a point in my life where I meant those words, and even attempted to...

Mercy College Passport Day Promotes Adventure And Travel

Mercy College Passport Day Promotes Adventure And Travel

Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff December 6, 2018

The thought of vacationing some place warm and relaxing is probably not in students to do list at the moment. However, with the help of the Study Abroad Program and Passport Day, students will be able...

Searching for Home

Searching for Home

Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff November 22, 2018

He goes to the grocery store where he must wait in line for hours just to get a gallon milk three times the regular price.The shelves are packed with little to no food.He is no longer the boy sneaking...

Mercy College Women Takes On The First Annual ENVSN Fest

Mercy College Women Takes On The First Annual ENVSN Fest

Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff November 8, 2018

The first annual ENVSN Festival was held on Oct. 20 in Industry City , Brooklyn. ENVSN Fest is a festival dedicated to helping woman gain access to network with likeminded people like them, in order to...

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