It’s Time to Get AB the Help He Needs!
Ellis Joshua, Impact Staff
September 21, 2019
NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been in the news for all the wrong reasons over the past six months. It started back in March when Brown was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Oakland Raiders after reportedly requesting a trade because he was unhappy with his role on the team and was...
Stand By Me
Jillian Simmons, Impact Staff
September 21, 2019
I talk about three of the most important and influential people in my life.
Dear Empath
September 19, 2019
Walking into work on labor day weekend was the worst. I felt the thick tension walking into the doors of the department store the minute I walked in. My heartbeat speed up, watching the stress on the customers face. Looking at them pacing back and forth, aching for attention like the cries of a baby. My...
The Future is Now in NY. Jones in, Manning Out
Dan Rebain, Impact Staff
September 19, 2019
"Eli worked as hard as you could ask of anybody to get ready for this season. This move is more about Daniel moving forward than about Eli."
Social Media; Harmful Yet Addicting
Amber Perez, Impact Staff
September 19, 2019
Every teenager is a member of one or more social media platforms. Whether it is Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat or any other platform, social media forms an integral part of their lives. It's fun to use but can later on get addicting and harmful. It seems natural, though. Today’s youth has...
A Taste of the Garcia’s
Estefania Salinas, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2019
Did you ever wonder that cooking brings the best memories with our loved ones? In the beginning, when I heard such a thing from my mother, I really did not put much thought into it. Me cooking? That’s crazy, my mother can do all the cooking and I can help with the tasting part, then washing the d...
A Little ASMR to Brighten Your Day
Francesca Simone, Impact Staff
September 18, 2019
That satisfying tingle starts on the top of your head and ends up in the tips of your toes making your hair stand up, your skin get goosebumps, and your eyes roll back to a close.
Tears in Heaven
Jillian Simmons, Impact Staff
September 18, 2019
I came up with the name for this column from the movie “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” which is one of my favorite movies. It’s about erasing the memories of people from your brain, instead of moving on from them in the normal way. That’s not what I want, though. I want to heal from...
Who Can Stop the New England Patriots?
Michael Panteleo, Impact Staff
September 18, 2019
Coming off their sixth Super Bowl win, the New England Patriots have somehow gotten better. Aside from having one of the best Quarterbacks, Head Coaches, along with a plethora of skilled players, the Patriots have gained Wide Receiver Antonio Brown. Brown has been a top-three wideout since he entered...
Pete Davidson Ruined Stand-Up for Me
Alexis Lynch, Impact Staff
September 18, 2019
I went to my first stand-up comedy show and ended up getting yelled at by no one other than, Pete Davidson.
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Adriana Saad is from Ecuador. Her grandmother brought her over when she was 15 years-old for a better future. She jokes that her plan did not go as she wished because she became pregnant two years later....
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Prof. Michael Perrota began teaching at Mercy College in 2005. Previously, he was a full-time reporter for North Jersey Media Group in the sports and news sections. After he began teaching, he worked in...
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Michael Panteleo is a media studies major at Mercy College. He enjoys writing, watching, and playing football and basketball. He is a member of the Collegiate Scholars program at Mercy College and is...
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Ellis is a junior Media Studies major who is looking to become either a sports writer or sports broadcaster after he graduates. He believes writing for the Impact will help him achieve his goals and give...
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Amber Perez is a Journalist major here at Mercy College. She is currently residing at The Bronx, New York and enjoys listening to music and reading books about romance. Her current favorite writing...
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