A Pre-Concert Culinary Experience in Koreatown
Daniel Lederer, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
I've taken two trips to Asia before, so this isn't my first time experiencing its authentic flavors. When I was in Tokyo four years ago, I got to experience great teppanyaki, sushi and dumplings. Going to Hong Kong this past summer reaffirmed my love for this great cuisine. Trust me, this ain't the Asian...
Phil Collins: Not Dead Yet?
Daniel Lederer, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
On Saturday October 13, I had the wonderful pleasure of seeing one of my favorite musicians in the world live in concert. Phil Collins brought his “Not Dead Yet” concert tour to the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Ever since the legend announced his U.S tour back in May 2018, I have been as cra...
Eating Healthy In A World Surrounded By Temptation
Daniel Lederer, Staff Writer
September 16, 2018
Greasy fast food? Sweetening treats? Over-the-top portions? A desire to taste the latest food trends on Instagram? It can be very difficult to eat healthy when surrounded by temptation. Thankfully, there are ways to cut carbs, avoid high carbohydrates and enjoy foods without having to worry about eating th...
Impact Staff
Randi Rooney is a person. "I enjoy long walks on the beach!" "6:30, eating dinner with myself; Seven o'clock wrestle with my self-loathing." I live in Rockland County and I've been encouraged to...
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Valerie Lopez is the Associate Editor of the greatest publication on the Hudson. From upstate New York, Val enjoys expressing herself through singing and dancing. Along with this, comes a love for music...
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Jack Seda-Schreiber is the music columnist 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 only...
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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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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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Jess Brandt is a Media Studies major specializing in Journalism. She is from the wholesome town of Folsom located in beautiful Northern California. She is a member of the Mercy College Women's soccer team...
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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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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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Jillian Simmons is a junior studying Television and Radio Broadcasting, with a secondary concentration in journalism. She has a passion for video editing and writing, and after graduating hopes to get...
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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...