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The Award Winning News Publication of Mercy College

The Impact

The Award Winning News Publication of Mercy College

The Impact

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It Only Takes One Decision To Make A Change

Elizabeth Berlin, Impact Staff May 15, 2015

“If you think you are too small to make an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito,” a quote by Anita Reddick, and a statement that has not only changed my life, but my outlook on so many things. One...

But I Am Not A Lesbian!

But I Am Not A Lesbian!

Elizabeth Berlin, Impact Staff February 25, 2015

My entire life, I never looked like the typical little girl. You all know that I am really short, I already explained that. I have never looked like the pretty blonde Barbie girl. I have wanted to, and...

Plot Twist: Short Girls Rule The World!

Plot Twist: Short Girls Rule The World!

Elizabeth Berlin, Impact Staff February 16, 2015

Many people think that being short is such a disadvantage. I get made fun of all the time for being short and not being able to do certain things because of my height. Have you ever stopped to wonder all...

Let's Put An End To Sexism

Let’s Put An End To Sexism

Elizabeth Berlin, Impact Staff February 9, 2015

Today I read a tweet that said, “I really hate when girls think they know about football, that shit pisses me off.” Why? Why is it that a woman can’t comment about a football game? Why can't a woman...

The Importance of Being Involved

The Importance of Being Involved

Elizabeth Berlin, Impact Staff February 5, 2015

My entire life has been based around being apart of a sport. My parents where the type of parents who had their kid involved in everything. My mom had put me in dance classes when I was three years old....

Can I Have My Body Back Now?

Can I Have My Body Back Now?

Elizabeth Berlin, Impact Staff January 29, 2015

I have never had to worry, never the less, think about maintaining my weight or being healthy for that matter. Doing gymnastics for almost sixteen years of my life and working out twenty to twenty four...

They Don't Call It Winter "Recess" For No Reason

They Don’t Call It Winter “Recess” For No Reason

Elizabeth Berlin, Impact Staff January 16, 2015

As the winter recess comes to an end, I thought it would be a good time to soak in all of the great things that I did with having so much time off. Celebrating Hanukah wasn’t as much fun as it was...

Lean On Me

Lean On Me

Elizabeth Berlin, Impact Staff January 15, 2015

“Lean on me, when you’re not strong, And ill be your friend, Ill help you carry on. For it wont be long, ‘Til im gonna need somebody to lean on” –Bill Withers Having a friend is very important...

What Am I Doing With My Life ?!?!

What Am I Doing With My Life ?!?!

Elizabeth Berlin, Impact Staff January 15, 2015

If someone were to ask you, “What do you want to do when you get out of college,” would you be able to answer? I know I don’t. For years I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do, but now I am...

Stand Up For Breast Cancer!

Stand Up For Breast Cancer!

Elizabeth Berlin, Impact Staff October 17, 2014

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month! About 1 in 8 women born today will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime.Thankfully, breast cancer is treatable if detected at an early...

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