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Committing to the Portal

Committing to the Portal

Zack Higgins, Impact Staff September 15, 2022

  Imagine the feeling of being a freshman.  Imagine walking into a new situation in a very new area, where nobody knows your name and every person seems like an alien.  Think about all the times...

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens catches a touchdown against the Seahawks on Aug. 13. Justin Berl/Getty Images

Could a Pittsburgh Steeler be the favorite for offensive rookie of the year?

Andrew Kim, Columnist September 8, 2022

Out of all the rookie offensive skill positions, George Pickens has a great shot at winning this award at the end of the season, even if he was the 11th receiver taken in the 2022 NFL Draft this past year. Pittsburgh...

Jimi Hendrix; a Performance of a Lifetime

Jimi Hendrix; a Performance of a Lifetime

Ariana Ricci May 14, 2022

Aug. 18, 1969.  The biggest show Upstate New York had ever seen. Woodstock.  Teens from all over the country gathered and camped in tents in the pouring rain to see some of the most legendary...

Street Haunting

Street Haunting

Diannah Plaisir, Impact Staff Writer May 10, 2022

No one is ever more invisible than when on the streets of Manhattan. It’s the perfect place to truly disappear. There is never a dull moment. The streets are always filled around every corner you...

Nosedive: An In-Depth Analysis of Being Voted Down In Life

Nosedive: An In-Depth Analysis of Being Voted Down In Life

Diannah Plaisir, Impact Staff Writer May 5, 2022

Imagine living in a world where you rated every single action you do. And I know, that is already realistic, but what if you were literally rated? What if when you accidentally run into someone coming...

Abbott Elementary: Importance of Black Media

Abbott Elementary: Importance of Black Media

Diannah Plaisir, Impact Staff Writer May 5, 2022

If you’ve used any type of social media for the past couple of months, you undeniably have come across a scene from the hit tv show Abbott Elementary. Since its premiere in December of 2021, the show...

Bring Back Girl Groups

Bring Back Girl Groups

Diannah Plaisir, Impact Staff Writer May 5, 2022

Two days ago, the girl group “Flo” released their debut song, “Cardboard Box”. Today, the song is already at the top of my Spotify On Repeat playlist. It’s safe to say I’m a little obsessed. The...

New York... We Have A Problem

New York… We Have A Problem

Britney Guzman, Impact Staff Writer May 4, 2022

A couple of months ago I released a story on the Harlem police killings and how it is a reminder of the dangers of being in law enforcement is.  Now it’s time to flip the script  If you...

Lets Talk About Toxic Masculinity

Lets Talk About Toxic Masculinity

Britney Guzman, Impact Staff Writer April 22, 2022

For many years, the definition of how much of a man you are was dependent on how much physical and emotional toughness you had. Many of these traits have been taught through societal norms and have been...

The Next Chapter

The Next Chapter

Katelyn Turner, Staff Writer April 19, 2022

I’ve noticed the purpose of my column has changed I originally wanted my column to center around women’s empowerment but now, I’ve noticed it’s taken the form of my personal diary. Sincerely,...

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