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OP/ED: Mayor Adams Vs. NYC Rats

OP/ED: Mayor Adams Vs. NYC Rats

Laura Medina , Impact Staff May 7, 2023

Is it true - that there is one rat per person in NYC? Or is that a myth? The current estimate of the rat population in New York City is around 2 million rats and there are about 8 million New Yorkers....

OP/ED: Cleopatra - We Know Her Name, But Do We Know Her Race?

OP/ED: Cleopatra – We Know Her Name, But Do We Know Her Race?

Maleek Munroe, Senior Editor April 13, 2023

In the annals of history, her name has become synonymous with true and unrivaled power.  When one hears her name, a fierce sharp image materializes in their mind. A cunning and clever woman who...

OP/ED: The Riddle of Modern Masculinity

OP/ED: The Riddle of Modern Masculinity

Maleek Munroe, Senior Editor March 8, 2023

“I can't become clinically depressed because I don't believe in it. I can't be haunted by ghosts if I don't believe in ghosts.” Comparing ghosts to serious mental health issues isn’t the...

OP/ED: The Rightful Fall of Camelot

OP/ED: The Rightful Fall of Camelot

Maleek Munroe, Senior Editor March 7, 2023

The steady decline of independent thought in this country and the rise of a groupthink mentality is the frightening result of Americans idolizing the ones in power.  The act of worshiping politicians...

18: Are You Really An Adult?

18: Are You Really An Adult?

Diannah Plaisir, Managing Editor February 16, 2023

Every day online, there is a new debate with men crying about being perceived as weird for pursuing 18-year-olds. Grown men in their 30s, 40s, 50s, saying they're not abnormal for wanting a teenager. Their...

OP/ED: The Dangers Of Social Media For College Students

OP/ED: The Dangers Of Social Media For College Students

Joshua Ochoa Diaz, Impact Staff December 19, 2022

College students across Mercy College use social media on a daily basis. Although social media has connected us more than ever, have we brushed past the potential detriment it's had on us?  Platforms...

OP/ED: The Arguments Surrounding a Childs Education on Modern Issues

OP/ED: The Arguments Surrounding a Child’s Education on Modern Issues

Maleek Munroe, Managing Editor December 8, 2022

A child’s education is inarguably a sacred part of their development as individuals. So, why is there such a great discourse among parents when it comes to the idea of topics being too serious to the...

OP/ED: Kanye Is A Problem We Created

OP/ED: Kanye Is A Problem We Created

Maleek Munroe, Managing Editor October 28, 2022

Kanye West is a problem we created a long time ago. The moment we allowed him the title of “genius” and “free thinker” as a shield to guard him against accountability for his harmful and ignorant...

OP/ED: Oh No! Black People are Elves!

OP/ED: Oh No! Black People are Elves!

Diannah Plaisir, Associate Editor October 13, 2022

As a longtime fan of the fantasy genre, I’m hyper-aware of the current wave of fantasy projects coming out right now. Growing up with a mother who is a huge Lord of the Rings fan, I was more than prepared...

OP/ED: Even Before The Supreme Court Leak, Access To Abortion Has Been Dying For Decades

OP/ED: Even Before The Supreme Court Leak, Access To Abortion Has Been Dying For Decades

Britney Guzman, Impact Staff Writer May 13, 2022

When she rested her head on her pillow every night, she prayed that her son would die inside of her so that she wouldn’t have to make the decision.  When she was finally able to close her eyes...

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