Saving A Little Life Counts
Adriana Saad-Vinza, Staff Writter
December 5, 2019
About a month ago, we save a little dog from suffering. He will turn two years old at the end of December. He is a shih tzu, and he is the sweetest happy dog. I am always thinking about all those animals are in shelters centers or in need of adoption. However, if you think about it, there are a lot...
Dreams Will Come True
Adriana Saad-Vinza, Staff Writter
October 11, 2019
I always imagined myself working on a TV studio, radio, or anything that involves media. Out of all my decisions, pursuing my dreams was one of the best ones. Now that I am about to graduate, I can see my payouts. All these years wishing for something, and now I am about to complete one of my goals. I’ve...
Where Have Our Manners Gone?
Adriana Saad-Vinza, Staff Writter
October 2, 2019
Recently, I have been noticing how people are losing their manners. Is like technology is taking over humans for bad, instead of making us better. But is it really technology or is just an excuse to not be polite? According to research about technology, these new generations are way too much interested...
The Art of Camping: Part Two
Adriana Saad-Vinza, Impact Staff
February 27, 2019
Sometimes, plans don't go the way you anticipated.
The Art of Camping
Adriana Saad-Vinza, Staff Writter
February 12, 2019
Camping is an activity that everyone wants to do it but not everyone knows what it means. It‘s supposed to be a time where you reconnect with nature with your inner self. However, much of the time, people go camping without leaving behind the amenities. On the surface, it may seem simple. You take...
The Nightmare of Working in Retail Stores
Adriana Saad-Vinza, Staff Writter
February 6, 2019
Working in a retail store can be a fun experience. You will learn a lot about customer service, how to communicate with people and how to be self-efficient. They‘re also the easiest to find. With 3.8 million retail establishments in the United States, few would admit to wanting a job like this. But...
Holidays Can Be Stressful
Adriana Saad-Vinza, Staff writter
January 29, 2019
You know you are an adult when you think that no one can’t understand your problems. But during the holiday season, it’s true.
Hey mommy write something about us!
Adriana Saad-Vinza, Staff Writter
December 13, 2018
Writing is not one of my strength but when I share my feelings, I think I can write a lot in minutes. Writing for the college newspaper have been a challenge for me. But at the same time, its been rewarding. Why? Because my husband is proud of me, the girl that used to be afraid to write an essay of...
I want to give up, but I can’t!
Adriana Saad-VInza, Staff Writter
December 13, 2018
This year is been one of the toughest one for me. I’ve learned a lot, I’ve learned many things that I wish I knew before. Going from Psychology to Media studies was the best decision I made. Before I transferred to Mercy, I went to a media study teacher in my old school. I told him that I was a...
Professors and the importance of it
Adriana Saad-Vinza, Staff Writer
November 29, 2018
When you go to college, you always expect to enjoy the class and learn from it. It becomes difficult when the one who is supposed to love that class can’t even explain it. Professors are supposed to teach you to love their classes or at least to make the classes understandable. I think all students...
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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...
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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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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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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...
Julianna Ilise is a 21 year-old. She grew up in Monroe, New York with her mother, father, sister, step-father and step-brother. She is currently attending Mercy college studying Radio and television production....
Maya Wiggins is currently a senior at Mercy College studying Media Studies. I love writing whether it is a song or a poem. Writing is my safe haven. She writes a column titled The Loner Galaxy
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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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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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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...
Andrew Kim is a junior majoring in Journalism. Transferring and switching majors a few years ago was a big risk but it has been well worth it so far. Andrew is from Glen Rock and loves writing about his...