Studying Abroad During a Pandemic
Andrew Kim, Impact Staff
June 1, 2020
When Coronavirus started to spread out of China, many people did not think much of it until it slowly crept up into the daily lives of everyone everywhere. Unlike some countries still dealing with the influx of COVID-19 cases months later, South Korea has handled it better than most countries and has...
Mercy STEM Defies COVID-19 Limitations Through Educational Video Showcase
Francesca Simone, Copy Editor
May 27, 2020
Despite the trying times and difficult circumstances that 2020 has presented thus far, a great deal of positivity continues to endure. Associate professor and co-director of the Mercy College Center for STEM Education (CSE), Dr. Amanda M. Gunning continues to highlight the importance of STEM Educatio...
Coronavirus Testing Effects on Adolescents
Alexis Lynch and Michael Panteleo
May 15, 2020
As the month’s pass and lockdowns in states extend, the United States still hasn’t seen more testing for coronavirus being available.
Vacation at the Start of a Pandemic
Julianna Ilise, Impact Staff
May 15, 2020
Every spring semester college students across the United States buy plane tickets, book hotel rooms and pack their backs in preparation for the best week of the year. Spring break is a time where students get to take off and party. It allows students to release all of the stress they have been deali...
Experts Split on Whether Diamox Could be Used to Cure COVID-19
Jillian Simmons, Impact Staff
May 9, 2020
E.R. and Critical Care doctor in New York City, Dr. Cameron Kyle-Sidell, posted a video on March 31 on Vimeo.com titled ‘FROM NYC ICU: IS COVID REALLY ARDS?!!!' Nearly 100,000 views later and the public is unsure whether to support his message. “Nine days ago, I opened an intensive care unit...
Baby Boom vs Divorce Doom! Statistics Uncertain of Future
Maya Wiggins, Impact Staff
May 8, 2020
Quarantine has really brought people together, but with all this family time is it really a good thing? Being that everyone is at home with their kids, partners maybe more, there could be a lot of disagreements. There could also be a lot of love being shared. People do not that have a lot of options...
COVID-19: Transformation of Westchester County Center into Temporary Hospital
Estefania Salinas, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2020
The Westchester County Center known as the home of the Westchester Knicks, expositions, trade shows, and graduation ceremonies is expected to become a temporary hospital site for COVID-19 patients. The increase of overflowing hospitals have been taken to the next level. There are no more sufficient space...
Show Me The Money: Qualifying For A Stimulus Check
Maya Wiggins, Impact Staff
May 7, 2020
Due to the shut down of many businesses, non-essential people find themselves in a finical crisis. Although many people are out of work, there are still bills that have to be paid. This is where the economic impact payment comes in. Many people know this as a stimulus check. The CARES Act makes this...
Brush Up On Your Skills With These Free Digital Courses
Jillian Simmons, Impact Staff
May 2, 2020
While everyone is quarantined in their homes, many people have found themselves being bored with the same routine day in and day out as they wait for the world to open up again. While all this free time can be overwhelming to many, some colleges and companies are offering free courses to learn new skills...
How the Mav Market Continues to Help
Chevaughn Hurst, Impact Staff
May 2, 2020
The Mercy College Mav Market is a food and resource pantry that is dedicated to making a difference during this difficult time. The pantries are located at the Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan and Bronx campuses, but it has shifted to a virtually based setup because of the current coronavirus pandemic. The Bronx...
