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The Impact

The Award Winning News Publication of Mercy College

The Impact

Freshman Year to Now: Realistic Advice I'd Give to a Younger Me 

Freshman Year to Now: Realistic Advice I’d Give to a Younger Me 

Danielle Knight, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Some describe freshman year of college as the “best time of your life,” but for me, it was more like a struggle to stay afloat. My first year at Stony Brook University felt like an emotional rollercoaster,...

It’s Not That Serious…Or Is It?

It’s Not That Serious…Or Is It?

Danielle Knight, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

This phrase, while short and almost effortless, has become my generation’s default defense mechanism. It’s how we deflect awkwardness, distract others from our insecurities, and downplay our or others’...

Would I Actually Survive a Solo Trip?

Would I Actually Survive a Solo Trip?

Danielle Knight, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

It's 2 a.m., and I’m supposed to be writing this column. Instead, I’m scrolling through flight deals and daydreaming, convincing myself that a solo trip to Aruba might be precisely what I need to get...

News Overload: Doomscrolling and How to Stop

News Overload: Doomscrolling and How to Stop

Danielle Knight, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

In an era where breaking news and trending reports are just a click away and social media feeds refresh every second, it’s really hard to avoid the constant bombardment of headlines. We currently live...

The Reality of Adulting

The Reality of Adulting

Danielle Knight, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

Adulting is hard and abrupt. You never really realize how fast life catches up to you when you move with the wind. You’re a kid one day, and your biggest worry is finishing your homework on time. Then...

College Records: The Struggles We Don’t Talk About

College Records: The Struggles We Don’t Talk About

Danielle Knight, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

Let’s be real—college is not just about classes, exams, and the occasional late-night study session. It feels like a never ending cycle, and some days, it feels like I’m walking on a tightrope without...

Welcome to The Knightly Take

Welcome to The Knightly Take

Danielle Knight, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

Hey, everyone, students, professors, and curious minds! I’m Danielle Knight, but you can call me Danny. So, here’s the deal: I’m still figuring out the best way to introduce The Knightly Take, but...

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