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(dis)Abilities Awareness Week Breaks The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

(dis)Abilities Awareness Week Breaks The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

Shantal Marshall, Staff Writer November 8, 2015

Sasha Baranov wakes up every morning ready to tackle the long yet productive day ahead of him. Within the first semester of his freshman year, Baranov has become heavily involved on and off campus. At...

The Travels of a Maverick

The Travels of a Maverick

Rodney Jones, Impact Staff November 5, 2015

When traveling the world, anything can happen. Catrine Thorrud went to Greece with her mother, and didn’t expect what would happen while they were there. A woman stopped the two of them and claimed they...

Beauty and the Breasts At NY Cancer Walk

Beauty and the Breasts At NY Cancer Walk

November 5, 2015

On Oct. 18, Central Park hosted its annual Breast Cancer Walk. Everyone was dressed in pink for the event. Men and women alike, who were breast cancer survivors, made the five mile walk. Before one...

Carlton’s Cancer: Trials and Testimonies

Carlton’s Cancer: Trials and Testimonies

Shalekiah Barton, Feature Editor November 5, 2015

Nightmares are only supposed to occur while you’re sleeping. However, while Mercy faculty and students were preparing to end the spring semester of 2011, Carlton Spruill Jr. was wide awake, as he was...

The new dorm on campus is nearing completion.

Residence Halls To Be Named In December

Kayla Simas, Staff Writer October 30, 2015

As Mercy is preparing to celebrate the upcoming opening of its new residence hall on the Dobbs Ferry campus, help with name selection was requested from students, faculty, staff, and alumni. We know...

Circle Of Sisters Offers A Unique Female Experience

Circle Of Sisters Offers A Unique Female Experience

Tanasia Patterson, Impact Staff October 29, 2015

Circle of Sisters is the largest expo for women of color in New York City, and is the premiere event for the sharing of thoughts, inspirations and prayers amongst them. It is hosted by HOT 97 and was...

New Members Celebrate NSCS Induction Ceremony

New Members Celebrate NSCS Induction Ceremony

Naomi Osuji, Staff Writer October 22, 2015

The NSCS Chapter at Mercy College held its annual New Member Induction Ceremony this month in the Rotunda. The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, or NSCS, is an organization that dates back to...

National Coming Out Day: Celebrate Being Yourself

National Coming Out Day: Celebrate Being Yourself

Naomi Osuji, News Editor October 15, 2015

Students can stand up and not be afraid to be who they are because friends and family will standup with them. Oct. 11 marked the 27th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. One of the reasons why...

Mercy College Library: The Center for Innovation

Mercy College Library: The Center for Innovation

Brittany Lee, Impact Staff October 14, 2015

When it comes to Mercy College, traditional libraries are a thing of the past. With our high-tech library databases and the new addition of 3D printers, it’s clear to see that Mercy values its students...

History in the Making: Traditional Major Getting Facelift

History in the Making: Traditional Major Getting Facelift

Ihsani Jackson, Impact Staff October 8, 2015

If you’ve been on campus for more than two years, the recent changes are easy to see. There’s a new dorm being built, walkways have been paved over, and new computers in some classrooms in Main Hall....

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