The Impact

Basketball and Volleyball Leagues Expands Intramural At Mercy

Daniel Johnston, Impact Staff • February 23, 2019

Thanks to the success of the flag football intramural league here at Mercy College, the college has decided to invest more in the intramural sports program. This will give both commuter and residential...

‘Food For Thought’ Poster Controversy Creates Confusion In Hudson Hall

Valerie Lopez and Jared Naut • February 21, 2019

If you live in Hudson or happen to have walked in the residents building to visit a friend, one might get greeted with a big orange sign saying "Thoughts? Speak English! We're in America!" in big bold...

New “Animal-Free” Additions Leave Students With Mixed Opinions

Steven Keehner, Associate Editor • February 21, 2019

Despite the benefits of appealing to vegans and vegetarians, some students are upset with the changes.

MTA is Planning For Yet Another Fare Hike

Ellis Joshua, Impact Staff • February 21, 2019

Mercy College commuters brace for yet another proposed fare hike from the MTA. The MTA is expected to increase base fares on the New York City Subway from $2.75 to $3.00 and single ride tickets from...

Mercy Hosts ‘Melanin’ Event To Raise Awareness Of Black History Month

Jared Naut, Impact Staff • February 20, 2019

Carter G. Woodson is credited for creating Black History Month in 1926, honoring that Mercy College decided to hold an event celebrating Black Culture.

Mercy College Adjuncts Announce Intention to Unionize

Nicole Acosta and Steven Keehner • February 12, 2019

The adjunct professors of Mercy College have formally announced their decision to unionize following a gathering on Jan. 31 in front of Verrazano Hall in hope to receive what they consider "better working...

Survivor Recounts Terrible Experience her Family Endured During the Holocaust

Andrea Loaiza, Staff Writer • January 7, 2019

Ruth Kissel was only three years old when she and her family were forced out of Germany after the invasion of Nazis in her hometown. She would be the last Jew born in that small town of Niedermendig....

WiFi Speed Tests On Campus Prove System To Be Norm of Public Networks

Steven Keehner, Impact Staff • December 16, 2018

Through testing and an interview with some of Mercy's most important IT workers, let's break down the WiFi situation at Mercy College.

The Autism Project: FLOS Host Holiday Party for Families with the Autisum Spectrum

Andrea Loaiza, Staff Writer • December 14, 2018

Santa Claus came to Yonkers town with the help of The Autism Project-FLOS. On December 8th, a holiday party was held in the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema where families of members with special needs were invited...

Campus Safety Emphasizes Importance of ‘Mercy Alert’ System After Stabbing Incident Near Campus

Nicole Acosta and Steven Keehner • December 6, 2018

A recent Dobbs Ferry stabbing incident led Mercy College officials to appoint a temporary lockdown at its main campus. According to the Dobbs Ferry Police Department, the incident began on the Old Croton...