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Old Croton Aqueduct: Why Mercy Students Should Care

Old Croton Aqueduct: Why Mercy Students Should Care

Carla Gradiz, Impact Staff December 12, 2023

The Old Croton Aqueduct graced Dobbs Ferry long before Mercy University came into existence. Lesley Yu Walter, a Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct board member, passionately conveyed the trail's significance...

First Generation Student Advice

First Generation Student Advice

Nate Singleton, Impact Staff December 7, 2023

“There are no conversations at home about college growing up. We don’t know who or what to ask about things we must look out for and what we might encounter going to college as a first-generation student,”...

Students Take Issue With Mercy Shuttle System During Storms

Students Take Issue With Mercy Shuttle System During Storms

Kris Torres, Impact Staff December 7, 2023

On Sept. 29, there was a torrential downpour in Westchester County which resulted in major flooding. Roads were closed, cars were submerged under water, and people were stuck in traffic for hours...

Americans Care About Who Has Their Data

Americans Care About Who Has Their Data

Jaime Rivas, Impact Staff December 5, 2023

As this new technology age leaps in and A.I. develops further, the old-fashioned ideals of every America may be falling behind. But just like how many are unaware of how the meat industry once were canning...

Uniting Israelis and Palestinians for Peace

Uniting Israelis and Palestinians for Peace

Carla Gradiz, Impact Staff December 3, 2023

Beth Schuman, a heart-motivated long-time activist, spoke to Mercy’s community about the longstanding humanitarian crisis between Israel and Palestine in December in Dobbs Ferry. To comprehend the complexity...

College Degree Numbers Decrease Nationwide

College Degree Numbers Decrease Nationwide

Jaime Rivas, Impact Staff December 1, 2023

A recent study from Pew Research Center has given new statistics about college and what are some of the factor that goes into the decision of whether would would enroll. "College enrollment among young...

A Time for Joy, Maxum Overdrive for Toys

A Time for Joy, Maxum Overdrive for Toys

Jaime Rivas, Impact Staff November 29, 2023

It is the season of giving and celebrating. But while many are passing the time preparing for the big man in red, others like college students and residential assistants are hard at work trying to raise...

World Toilet Day Educates Community About Worlds Challenges

World Toilet Day Educates Community About World’s Challenges

Jaime Rivas, Staff Writer November 19, 2023

The place where you go to let everything go. It is a sanctuary to many when all internal and emotional pain can be relieved. Many have waited, run, and even attempted to bash the door down to have served...

Veterans voices page

Warriors in Transition

Carla Gradiz, Impact Staff November 12, 2023

Nearly five percent of undergraduate students countrywide are proud veterans. According to the Postsecondary National Policy Institute, 6.4 percent of Americans over 18 have served in the military. Nearly...

Caffeines Relationship with Students Academic Performances

Caffeine’s Relationship with Students’ Academic Performances

Cam'ron Mundy, Impact Staff November 3, 2023

Tired, drained, worn out. Students juggling their semesters. Working for a degree and a career is not easy, but it is not unreachable. Instead, it is what you create for yourself to succeed as a student....

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