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Psychology Professor Conditions Students About Cell Phone Use

Psychology Professor Conditions Students About Cell Phone Use

Sarai Acevedo-Charon, Staff Writer November 4, 2016

Cellphones, tablets, laptops and other electronic devices are being used everywhere from home to school to work. As more students become dependent on electronic devices each year, there is more to debate...

Taking Strides Against Breast Cancer

Taking Strides Against Breast Cancer

Laine Griffin, Associate Editor November 2, 2016

We shuffled around through 19,000 participants, desperately searching for someone special. The color pink was everywhere - pink tutus, sparkly pink bows sitting on top of every little girl’s high ponytail,...

The Future of Textbook Renting on Amazon

The Future of Textbook Renting on Amazon

Sarai Acevedo-Charon, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

Amazon’s future is changing into the past norms of businesses. Businesses have transitioned from physical to online with some businesses maintaining both components together. Unlike these businesses,...

Mercy Educates About DisAbility Awareness

Mercy Educates About DisAbility Awareness

Britney Hoobraj, Staff Writer October 29, 2016

October was the month of Breast Cancer, everyone’s favorite holiday, Halloween, the beginning of Fall, and also celebration of Disability Awareness. Mercy College celebrated DisAbility Awareness...

Clown Takeover Blows Over Halloween

Clown Takeover Blows Over Halloween

Amanda Depew, Staff Writer October 27, 2016

Monkey see, monkey do. Is that what’s going on with clowns?  Clowns have popped up all along the east coast the past month or two following the first sighting back in August from South Carolina....

Donating Blood Saves Lives

Donating Blood Saves Lives

Amanda Depew, Staff Writer October 27, 2016

Mercy College’s Student Life Organization and the Student Nursing Association held a blood drive this semester hoping to help save lives of many in need. The blood drive drew over 89 people and collected...

International Students Share Input on Presidential Election

International Students Share Input on Presidential Election

Christian Arriaga-Flores, Impact Staff October 27, 2016

This year's Presidential election hasn't failed to make headlines throughout the world. Now that the final debates are over, it’s time for the U.S. citizens to express their opinions one last time before...

Its Cuffing Season! Find Someone to Squeeze

It’s Cuffing Season! Find Someone to Squeeze

Shaunte Young, Staff Writer October 27, 2016

It is officially cuffing season and love is in the air. Well, for some. As the cold and gloomy weather is streaming in, the sunny single days filled with freedom, fun and parties are over. The sadness,...

Mercy Leaves Its Mark At Childrens Village Collaboration

Mercy Leaves Its Mark At Children’s Village Collaboration

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer October 26, 2016

A collection of muddy sneakers with unraveling shoe laces line the hallway in the foyer that leads to the front door. Posters encouraging a healthy, drug-free life and adolescence cover up the blandness...

Student Opens Up About Borderline Personality Disorder

Student Opens Up About Borderline Personality Disorder

Kayla Simas, Managing Editor October 24, 2016

Sitting frantically on her bed, "Alexis" turns to the next page in her text book. She looks down at the words that seem so unfamiliar and worries what her future will hold. With the sudden mixture...

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