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Fifteen Says Goodbye

Fifteen Says Goodbye

Stephanie Lankhorst, Impact Staff April 25, 2023

For the first time in four years, I will be watching my team play from the sidelines.  For the first time in four years, I am not part of the starting lineup.  A couple of months ago, on...

That Girl

That Girl

Stephanie Lankhorst, Impact Staff Writer March 1, 2023

I look at pictures of my younger self and I apologize to her. The little girl has a grin on her face five minutes after someone painted three butterflies on her face. One on both rosy cheeks...

Solo Traveling: How To Be Alone 101

Solo Traveling: How To Be Alone 101

Stephanie Lankhorst, Impact Staff February 16, 2023

Last winter break, I went to Costa Rica by myself for two weeks. I booked a ticket during Christmas, packed all I needed in my volleyball travel backpack, and went to San Jose, Costa Rica five days later.  Some...

That Thing Called The Future

That Thing Called The Future

Stephanie Lankhorst January 23, 2023

I’m scared. I am absolutely terrified of the future.  A few days before New Year, I applied for graduation and I think I experienced a small panic attack after I filled out the form. It hit me that...

God Bless America (From Europe!)

God Bless America (From Europe!)

Stephanie Lankhorst December 1, 2022

Alright staff member Zack Higgins, I guess I will be no longer sharing my ideas for columns and stories with you anymore since you ‘stole’ one of my ideas. ; ) I am just kidding, don’t worry,...

English 24/7

English 24/7

Stephanie Lankhorst, Staff Writer September 26, 2022

I want to do everything perfectly. If I mess up during a volleyball game, I tend to get in my head and bring myself down easily. My grades have to be perfect. I am not content with a B+, it has got...

Lets Talk About Something Else

Let’s Talk About Something Else

Stephanie Lankhorst, Impact Staff April 7, 2022

Her name was Katie Meyer. She was 22-years old, championship winning soccer goalie at Stanford University. About a month ago, Meyer committed suicide in her dorm room. The reason? No one will ever know...

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Stephanie Lankhorst, Staff Writer February 5, 2022

January 17th, 2022 (First of all, a little side-note. Even though this is called Steph’s Saturday in the City, we did not go to New York City on a Saturday. Sophia and I decided to go on Martin Luther...

How To Become A Local in New York City

How To Become A Local in New York City

Stephanie Lankhorst, Staff Writer February 4, 2022

It has been over two years since I came to the United States. The fact that New York City is very close to the Dobbs Ferry Campus was definitely one of the reasons that I made the decision to attend Mercy...

A Control Freak With Aerophobia

A Control Freak With Aerophobia

Stephanie Lankhorst, Staff Writer December 14, 2021

Two days ago, I rebooked my flight back to the Netherlands for Christmas break. My parents do not know this. They think I am coming home December 23rd, but I decided I wanted to surprise them so instead...

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