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The Award Winning News Publication of Mercy College

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The Award Winning News Publication of Mercy College

The Impact

America's Obsession with Mystery and Mayhem

America’s Obsession with Mystery and Mayhem

Brianna Nicotina, Impact Staff March 19, 2025

Digital media is dominating the world, and podcasts have emerged as one of its elements. True crime as a topic has taken the United States by storm, making up 24 percent of top-ranked podcasts, according...

Get Your Free Tax Preparation at Mercy

Get Your Free Tax Preparation at Mercy

Connor Abrahall, Impact Staff March 6, 2025

Everyone around the country struggles with managing their taxes. No matter the age, filing taxes can be very confusing. Being unfamiliar with tax preparation is entirely okay as well. A tax preparation...

Connecting Students to the Ocean

Connecting Students to the Ocean

Gabriela Jimenez, Impact Staff March 6, 2025

When we think about the ocean, we often picture a peaceful beach or a vast blue sea stretching beyond the horizon. But how often do we consider how connected we are to it? Dr. Meghan Marrero, an advocate...

The Side Hustle Generation一How Gen Z Reinvents the Idea of Work

The Side Hustle Generation一How Gen Z Reinvents the Idea of Work

Danielle Knight, Staff Writer February 27, 2025

It all starts with a laptop lit up in the dark, a phone vibrating with new orders, a young entrepreneur packing up products in the short hours of the night. This isn’t just for fun anymore, it’s a...

Shape the Future of Campus Mental Health

Shape the Future of Campus Mental Health

Brianna Nicotina, Impact Staff February 18, 2025

The mental health of college students has become a focal point over the last few years and The Healthy Minds Network is working towards a goal of promoting student well-being within higher education. The...

The World's Favorite App Goes Silent

The World’s Favorite App Goes Silent

Connor Abrahall, Impact Staff February 13, 2025

The world seemed to have panicked as U.S. citizens were unable to get into the TikTok app just a month ago. There was much speculation about why the app was banned in the first place. It was then reported...

Students Try Their Luck On Casino Night

Students Try Their Luck On Casino Night

Gabriela Jimenez, Impact Staff February 13, 2025

Casinos have been a source of entertainment for centuries, dating back to 1638, when the first one opened in Italy. Today, the industry attracts around 122 million visitors in the U.S. alone, according...

Mercy University Celebrates Black History Month with a Series of Influencing Events

Mercy University Celebrates Black History Month with a Series of Influencing Events

Danielle Knight, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

"Black history is the foundation of resilience, innovation, and progress. This month is not just about remembrance but about recognizing the strength and contributions of Black individuals who continue...

World Religions offer Prayer

World Religions offer Prayer

Thomas Melvin, Impact Staff February 9, 2025

The 21st Annual Interreligious Prayer Service for Peace and Justice hosted by Pro. Charles Chesnavage welcomed all world religions for a special day of prayer in early February to celebrate World Interfaith...

Facing the Truth About Human Trafficking

Facing the Truth About Human Trafficking

Gabriela Jimenez, Impact Staff February 6, 2025

Human trafficking, often referred to as modern-day slavery, remains an issue in the United States, with over 18,000 active cases looming. As reported by humantraffickinghotline.org since its launch in...

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