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Protection and Preparation

Protection and Preparation

Liv Meier, Michael Dunnings, and Chelsea Renay April 23, 2018
School shootings are no longer a problem but an epidemic. The United States of America has been averaging one a week thus far in 2018, and over the past decade the number of mass shootings is nearly equal to of every country in the world combined.
Periods Are Expensive. Heres What NY Is Doing About It

Periods Are Expensive. Here’s What NY Is Doing About It

Liv Meier, Associate Editor April 19, 2018

On average, a woman has her period for three to seven days, and menstruates from age 13 to age 51. The average cost for a month's supply of feminine hygiene products is between $7 and $10 which means the...

Our Boys Are Broken, So Now What?

Our Boys Are Broken, So Now What?

Nora-Grayce Orosz, Managing Editor April 12, 2018
Males are the predominant perpetrators of the violent acts that are becoming more and more commonplace in American society, but what is causing them to resort to such behavior?
Biking for a Cure

Biking for a Cure

Liv Meier, Associate Editor April 12, 2018

It was Dec. 8, 2010 when Regina Brewton-Smith’s 12-year-old son started complaining about the shooting pain in his left leg. She remembers this day so well since it was her husband’s birthday, and...

Opioids: An Epidemic Plaguing Westchester County

Opioids: An Epidemic Plaguing Westchester County

Matt Reich and Nicole Acosta April 9, 2018

"There’s no discrimination on age, race, religion, anything. Some people become addicted by getting prescribed regular medication, like pain killers. It goes into heroin," said Sean Hagan, a sergeant...

Understanding Prejudice with the Help of Psychology and Political Art

Understanding Prejudice with the Help of Psychology and Political Art

Andrea Loaiza, Staff Writer April 5, 2018

Prejudice is all around us whether we like it or not but in order to break its barriers, we must understand how it is formed. That’s when Dr. Mark Sirkin steps in. He teaches students about prejudice...

Mercy Colleges Medical Mission Heads To Haina

Mercy College’s Medical Mission Heads To Haina

Danielle Sarasky, Staff Writer April 5, 2018

In 2007, Haina, Dominican Republic was listed as the third worst polluted place in the world. Every day, the children of Haina are forced to live and play in the toxic lead dust. The harm to the children...

Without Health Answers, Vaping Trends Up For Youth

Without Health Answers, Vaping Trends Up For Youth

Stephen Lyons, Staff Writer March 22, 2018

Vaping has become one of the biggest trends in America over the past few years. Some polls have stated nearly 40 percent of high school students have tried one, which is more than cigarettes. Vape devices...

Photo taken by C. Caiati.

The Enchanting History of the Hudson Valley, as told by a Professional Storyteller

Kristin Millard, Impact Staff March 21, 2018
Expert Storyteller Jonathan Kruk shares the infamous tale of Washington Irving and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the School of Liberal Arts’ first event of the semester dealing with the concept of Time.
Help Wanted: Job Fair Needs More Jobs

Help Wanted: Job Fair Needs More Jobs

Mark McCarthy, Staff Writer March 20, 2018

The ultimate goal of college, for most people, is to get a job and begin their career. This means applying to multiple positions and hoping for the best. But for some, waiting until one obtains a degree...

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