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The Award Winning News Publication of Mercy College

The Impact

The Award Winning News Publication of Mercy College

The Impact

F*** Your Breath

F*** Your Breath

Lauren Whyte, Staff Writer April 16, 2015

It was just a few months ago that we were chanting  that “we can't breathe” in response to Eric Garner’s fight for his life while being tackled by police officers of the NYPD in Staten Island. Before...

Hillary Clinton For President?

Hillary Clinton For President?

Lauren Whyte, Staff Writer April 16, 2015

A few days ago former Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton announced her 2016 Presidential Bid. I remember being asked by a professor two years ago, if I thought the United States was ready for a Woman...

What Do You Meme?!

What Do You Meme?!

Lauren Whyte, Impact Staff February 27, 2015

Imagine walking out the house in questionable clothing or finding yourself in an awkward position in a public space. Making a bold statement of love or declaration of what you believe, which have you in...

Alive

Alive

Lauren Whyte, Impact Staff January 29, 2015

Nothing impacts life more than death. Death has been something that I feared my entire life, because it was a world of the unknown. The only people that know how it feels to die are no longer living...

We Still Can't Breath

We Still Can’t Breath

Lauren Whyte, Impact Staff writer December 18, 2014

This past weekend, the million man march took place in Washington D.C and in New York City. Protestors came together, because of the realization that the Justice system in these United States of America,...

 How I feel about #FERGUSON

How I feel about #FERGUSON

Lauren Whyte, Impact Staff November 28, 2014

This is much bigger than Mike Brown and Darren Wilson. When the verdict was reached, I must say that I was not surprised about Darren Wilson not being indicted because that is the justice system I have...

Why Am I So Lazy?

Why Am I So Lazy?

Lauren Whyte, Staff Writer November 19, 2014

If this is senioritis, then I have the full blown disease. I have never witnessed such a stressful semester like this, since the beginning of my college career. I was so excited to start this fall semester,...

First Ebola, Now Chikungunya ?!

First Ebola, Now Chikungunya ?!

Lauren Whyte, Impact Staff October 20, 2014

There are outbreaks that seem to be coming out of the abyss, because it is taking out anyone in its path.  A new war against the human race has been on the horizon and it seems to be winning the battle,...

College Is More than Four Years

College Is More than Four Years

Lauren Whyte, Impact Staff September 29, 2014

“Here is your four year plan!” This is what happens when you enter college, choose a major, and are given classes that fit your major’s curriculum: you’re determined to get through these four...

The Unspeakable Horror of Other People

The Unspeakable Horror of Other People

Lauren Whyte, Staff Writer September 22, 2014

Every year I have to face this day, this moment, and this hour. The fateful time where I come into contact with “other people.” I loathe the first day of school because I am forced to enter a room...

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