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The Impact

The Award Winning News Publication of Mercy College

The Impact

The Award Winning News Publication of Mercy College

The Impact

Trendsetter

Trendsetter

Mia Tindel, Impact Staff December 18, 2024

I am a black girl  A blueprint for others to copy And claim as theirs Being black can sometimes be unfair   A blueprint for others to copy  Goes way far and beyond me Like names...

My Favorite Poem

My Favorite Poem

Mia Tindel, Impact Staff May 1, 2023

Is unwritten as it is told by a stand up poet at a poetry slam. ‘ If I was A Love Poet’ by Rudy Francisco. He recites and tells the audience how he feels towards a starbucks barista, whom he saw while...

Put Down Your John Hancock

Put Down Your John Hancock

Kelly Sisco, Staff Writer, Entertainment Editor January 24, 2013

That letter will be signed from you, each copy with your John Hancock. The stamp that people will know whom it’s from. Say it how you like, Best regards, Best wishes, Sincerely yours, Respectfully...

I Want To Write A Poem

I Want To Write A Poem

September 26, 2012

I Want To Write A Poem   I want to write a poem that will make you smile. Flirt with your mind, twinkle your eyes. Play with your head, make you recline. Now mentally please visualize. My...

 More Stressed Out Than Me. I Never Thought I'd Know Such a Person.

More Stressed Out Than Me. I Never Thought I’d Know Such a Person.

Kelly Sisco, Staff Writer September 20, 2012

Changing moods but mostly in an uneasy state. Hyper with nothing but my own thoughts, which keep racing. Is this the state that God intended for me? I surely hope not.  I wouldn’t want this...

Very Lucky You!

Very Lucky You!

Kelly Sisco, Staff Writer September 16, 2012

The bright lights, the music, the noise, and all the crowds of people. She wants to win too. She takes out a $20 bill to start but not putting too much in at the beginning. She hears people...

Two People

Two People

Kelly Sisco, Staff Writer September 16, 2012

Please forgive me for this fight, which we are about to have. Please understand that fighting sometimes is just what we do. No need to get all upset cause this to shall pass. Pass away like every one of...

Not Really Dead (Essay)

Kelly Sisco, Staff Writer September 16, 2012

I was his sunshine and he was mine. It’s been a little over 1 year since he passed, time goes by too fast. I think about him everyday but I’m shocked my grandmother does not talk more about him. I...

Did You Find Me Yet?

Did You Find Me Yet?

Kelly Sisco, Staff Writer September 16, 2012

Can you find me in that book? Look close, carefully and really good because I am there. I am there a few times just on that page. It’s like playing Where’s Waldo? You surely remember that famous game...

Mr., Sir., Madman, Miss.  What Do You See? Who are you? Do you Hear a Change? Who will you be by the End of the Year?

Mr., Sir., Madman, Miss. What Do You See? Who are you? Do you Hear a Change? Who will you be by the End of the Year?

Kelly Sisco, Staff Writer September 16, 2012

Lipstick, makeup, heals, a bra, dyed hair and a dress is what I see now when I look at him. Yes, him I repeat. This may startle you but like I have learned and grown to accept what is, you may choice hopefully...

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