The Joys Of A Down Syndrome Sibling
Brittany Hoobraj, Impact Staff
November 6, 2016
Staff Writer Brittany Hoobraj shares her touching story of her brother, who was born with Down's Syndrome, and how love conquers all. Edited by Alejandra Naranjo. ...
Nothing Wrong With Being A Mall Rat
Sarai Acevedo-Charon, Impact Staff
October 6, 2016
Sarai Acevedo-Charon shares her love of the Ridge Hill Mall in Westchester. Edited by Alejandra Naranjo
Kiki’s Five Steps To Success
Kimberly Franco, Impact Staff
September 30, 2016
Kimberly Franco shares her five secrets of success that can be applied to anything. Edited by Alejandra Naranjo.
Fifteen Years Later, 9/11 Victims Still Surviving
Laine Griffin, Associate Editor
September 11, 2016
January 2002, he went on his first flight since surviving Sept. 11. Brian and his wife, Cyndi, were scheduled to take a vacation to Puerto Rico. The night before their flight, Brian attempted to back down. “If you don’t get on that plane tomorrow, you’ll never fly again,” Cyndi warned. “Or ...
The Challenges Of Black Hair
T. Parisha, Staff Writter
May 6, 2016
Black women in America have been brain washed for years into thinking that their natural hair is not beautiful because it is not straight like other race's hair. Feeling that they have bad hair, black women has permed their hair to make it straight. A perm is a hairstyle produced by setting the...
Anxiety and Depression Is a Real Issue
Christine Cassolino and Faith Rodriguez
May 5, 2016
It’s growing deep within the pit of your stomach. Clawing its way up, constricting around airways, consuming every nerve. Your chest tightens, leaving no room for your lungs to expand. Your heart slams repeatedly back and forth into the walls of your ribcage. Your skin is cool one second then uncomforta...
Plus Size Modeling Controversy
Brittany Lee, Impact Staff
April 30, 2016
Listen to Britney Lee discuss her take on the plus size modeling controversy, and how body image is changing. Edited by Alejandra Naranjo. ...
It’s OK To Breakup With Your Old Major
Christine Cassolino and Faith Rodriguez
April 29, 2016
Listen to Christine Cassolino and Faith Rodriguez discuss their future after college. Edited by Alejandra Naranjo....
Teen Pregnancy: From Shame to Success
Shantal Marshall and Tanasia Patterson
April 18, 2016
“You will never amount to anything,” her mother yelled. “How could you be so stupid?” her father asked. “You think you are ready to be a parent, Chrissy? You think it is easy caring for another human being?" her mother’s voice boomed. She continued, " You still live in my house with...
Feds Want a Bite Out of Apple
Ihsani Jackson and Naomi Osuji
April 17, 2016
Apple, known for it’s air-tight encryption and making some of the most secure technical devices on the planet. Apple users have been known to store personal information their phones from everything like daily appointments to reminders. The tech giant and the FBI have been in a turbulent debate after...
