Mercy Reacts to First Presidential Debate
Amber Perez, Impact Staff
October 26, 2020
Many people in America have panned the first debate between President Donald J. Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden as a complete disaster and the worst debate in history.
New York Taxes and COVID-19 Inflict Similar Fear
Nicole Alarcon, Impact Staff
October 22, 2020
The pandemic and high taxes in New York are causing residents to seek out homes in different states across the country. It is no secret that New York has been losing its residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. New York has seen a decrease in population since 2016. However, according to residents,...
Opening a Business During the Pandemic
James Tiedemann, Impact Staff
October 21, 2020
Just like with the rest of the world, the entire process from the legal work involved to the physical space of the business had to be adapted to accommodate the “new normal” for the time being.
Travel Restrictions During COVID-19
Daniel Johnston, Impact Staff
October 20, 2020
Travel restrictions within the United States were unheard of and perhaps even unfathomable before the COVID-19 pandemic. But now they are a norm, especially in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. On June 24, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 205, which required travelers coming...
Mercy Continues to Enforce COVID Testing
Alexis Lynch, Francesca Simone, and James Tiedemann
October 19, 2020
Students who live on campus are contacted by Residential Life to get tested for COVID-19. Recently, students have been asked to take the test more than once, even if they already provided proof to the health office that they had taken one.
Lifelong Drug User Graduates at 51
Daniela Baptista Haros, Impact Staff
October 15, 2020
She has joy in her heart, but her exterior has been damaged by her substance abuse.
Out of Style: Are Books Going Extinct?
Britney Guzman, Impact Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
It's hard to believe that in the past, reading books was considered to be a vital source of entertainment. Now in the 21st century, watching television, browsing on social media and Facetiming your beau are considered to be the main sources of entertainment for the young generation. According to the...
Mercy College Aids International Students
Renae Morgan, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
Talk about a Maverick welcome!
Student Clubs Transition to An Online Campus Experience
October 4, 2020
Clubs at Mercy have been working to keep the college experience alive for students, as all activities moved virtually last semester. Mercy is attempting to keep its student organizations busy despite being apart physically. Many groups are hosting virtual meetings and staying active on social me...
Living On Campus Amidst a Pandemic
Daniel Johnston, Impact Staff
October 3, 2020
Living on campus can be one of the best experiences of going away to college. For many young college students, it’s their first time away from home, it’s their first time living alone, and it’s their first time to prove that they can be independent adults. Unfortunately, for the people who lived...
