Kids say the Darndest, and most Insightful things
Maria Elena Perez, Associate Editor
November 3, 2013
The world is slowly changing, and so are the next generation about same-sex marriage. A new video on YouTube from The Fine Brothers called “Kids React to Gay Marriage” have children from the ages of 5-13 discuss their beliefs on gay marriage. Their answers were remarkably insightful and inspirational. The...
Tips on Maintaining a Vegan Diet in College
Maria Elena Perez, Associate Editor
October 3, 2013
Completely changing something in your life to benefit yourself is a huge and difficult task. So, when my good friend explained to me that she was considering going vegan, I was a little shocked. Why the sudden change? She had valid reasons for wanting to change her diet, but her main reasoning...
Seven helpful tips for Mercy freshmen
Maria Elena Perez, Senior Editor
September 19, 2013
Hey there, freshmen! I hope your first two weeks of school weren’t as confusing as my first two weeks of Mercy College. Three years ago, I was in the exact same place as you: ready to experience college life for the very first time. Although I’m only a couple of years older than you, allow me to...
Stressed Out: Last minute tips dealing with Financial Aid
Maria Elena Perez, Staff Writer
May 3, 2013
It’s the most stressful time of the year: finals week. You’re only two weeks away from summer vacation, and all you need to do is just study for those exams and finish up those final projects. Then, you get an email from a financial aid counselor saying that you have unpaid balance, and you have no idea w...
5 Must See Summer Concerts
Maria Elena Perez, Impact Staff
April 26, 2013
Before February 16, I have never been to a concert. My parents never liked the idea of my sister and I traveling to the city by ourselves to see a band with a bunch of strange people they didn’t know. Now that I’m almost 20 years old and my sister Samantha is going off to college, they figured ...
Guns and Glee: ‘Shooting Star’ episode causes Controversy
Maria Elena Perez, Staff Writer
April 17, 2013
Glee has done it again. The Fox musical drama is known for raising controversy through their episodes, but on Thursday April 11, the episode ‘Shooting Star’ depicted a school shooting. In this powerful episode, two gun shots were heard while the McKinley High School glee club was practicing inside ...
Shuttle Bus Horror
Maria Elena Perez, Staff Writer
February 9, 2013
Mercy College students that get the pleasure of dorming in a hotel love all the perks that come along with it. A private bathroom, maid service every Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and a comfy hotel bed to sleep in every night. And then there are the shuttle buses. While they are very convenient for us to get to ...
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Ellis is a Senior Media Studies major who is looking to become either a sports writer or sports broadcaster after he graduates. He has a passion for writing and loves watching basketball, baseball and...
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Three jobs, five college courses, a huge family, a binge-watching addiction, a deep-rooted passion for Halloween, a never-ending hunger for literally every edible thing in sight (bottomless pit, for sure),...
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Dan is a VERY TALL person, a sports enthusiast that can't stop talking about FOOTBALL, HOCKEY, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, and MMA. Also, he's making jokes on anything 24/7. He is a junior Media Studies major...
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Steven Keehner is the Managing Editor of the greatest publication on the Hudson. Hailing from the mediocre Town of Oyster Bay, New York, he enjoys going to gigs, playing his guitar, and pizza. He...
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Estefania Salinas is a senior majoring in Media Studies: Radio & TV Production with a secondary concentration in Journalism. She is a passionate news reporter. She loves to get out in the field interviewing...
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Adriana Saad is from Ecuador. Her grandmother brought her over when she was 15 years-old for a better future. She jokes that her plan did not go as she wished because she became pregnant two years later....
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Amber Perez is a Journalist major here at Mercy College. She is currently residing at The Bronx, New York and enjoys listening to music and reading books about romance. Her current favorite writing...
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Jack Seda-Schreiber is the entertainment editor for The Impact News. Born in New Jersey, Jack has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of music and a wide and diverse range of musical tastes. Jack not...
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Jared Naut is a junior majoring in journalism hailing from the town of Parlin, New Jersey. When Jared is not writing, you can catch him listening to his favorite acapella group, Pentatonix, or binge-watching...
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Prof. Michael Perrota began teaching at Mercy College in 2005. Previously, he was a full-time reporter for North Jersey Media Group in the sports and news sections. After he began teaching, he worked in...