Surviving Struggles To Graduation
Brian Pineiro, Impact Staff
March 20, 2019
Filed under Voices podcast
Staff member Brian Pineiro has been through a lot. He's not only lucky to graduate, in many ways he's lucky to have survived.
Mercy College Adjuncts Announce Intention to Unionize
Nicole Acosta and Steven Keehner
February 12, 2019
Filed under Impact Video, News
The adjunct professors of Mercy College have formally announced their decision to unionize following a gathering on Jan. 31 in front of Verrazano Hall in hope to receive what they consider "better working conditions." Over 20 faculty members came to show solidarity toward this movement in the brutal and...
Abusive Relationship Can Feed Into Your Depression
Val Lopez, Associate Editor
December 30, 2018
Filed under Voices podcast
Staff member Val Lopez opens up about depression, an abusive relationship and her "summer vacation" in a mental institution.
Adopting Is The Best Way To Find The Pet You’re Looking For
Ellis Joshua & Michael Panteleo, Impact Staff
December 13, 2018
Filed under Impact Now
Every day, more than 4,000 dogs and cats are killed in America’s shelters simply because they don't have safe places to call home. By adopting a dog or cat, it means that you truly saved a pet's life. Bringing home a pet is a very exciting moment. Although it’s more common to buy a pet from a pet stor...
My Week in the Mental Hospital
Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff
December 13, 2018
Filed under Impact Now
"I want to kill myself." Four words young people use so commonly when they are overwhelmed, followed by a soft chuckle. There was a point in my life where I meant those words, and even attempted to take my own life. I have always struggled with depression, and being in an emotionally and physically...
Immigration Under President Trump
Chevaughn Hurst, Impact Staff
December 12, 2018
Filed under Impact Now
America is a nation of immigrants. People who immigrate to this country are all coming here for one reason. They are making there way from various countries searching and trying to live the American Dream. People from South American countries are fleeing their country because they are facing oppressi...
Video Games: The Past, Present, and Future
Brian Pineiro and Steven Keehner
December 12, 2018
Filed under Impact Now
What "are" video games in 2018? From gaming addiction to eSports, The Impact tries to answer it.
Humans Of The LGBTQ Community
Jared Naut, Impact Staff
December 12, 2018
Filed under Impact Now
Did you know in 1969, it was still illegal for people of the LGBT community to meet in public places and bars and that they were regularly target by law enforcement? Back then, being homosexual was still considered a mental disorder by the American Psychological Association, which caused people in the...
A 360 Degree Lifestyle Transformation For The Better
Daniel Lederer, Staff Writer
December 8, 2018
Filed under Impact Now
Everyone wants to look good and that means trying to be as thin as possible. There’s just one big problem. We are eating more calories. Obesity ranks worldwide have skyrocketed. This has fueled what is now a nearly $70 billion dieting industry here in the United States, consisting of membership plans,...
Apple’s Live Stream Strategy is Genius Yet Deceiving
Christina Galgano, Impact Staff
December 2, 2018
Filed under Voices podcast
Staff Member Christina Galgano tips her hat to the genius of Apple marketing and the foolish consume ego.
Sports Editor
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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Impact Staff
Brian Pineiro is a senior... finally. After a brief hiatus, Brian is back and more determined than ever to pursue his degree in Media Studies. This does not mean that Brian has not been keeping busy...
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Caroline is a senior at Mercy College. Her major is Radio & Television Production. She is from the picturesque valleys of Medford, Oregon. She is a member of the production team and helps film our...
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Chevaughn Hurst is a junior majoring in media studies with a concentration in journalism. He grew up in Jamaica and migrated to the United States at the age of 6 years old. His friends and family call...
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Adviser
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...