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OP/ED: Sexual Consent Is Everything

OP/ED: Sexual Consent Is Everything

Brittany Lee, Staff Writer March 20, 2016

The laws of consent vary by state and by situation. Which can make the topic confusing, but you don’t have to be a legal expert to understand how consent plays out in real life. The concept of consent...

OP/ED: Election 2016, Im Suffocating

OP/ED: Election 2016, I’m Suffocating

Naomi Osuji, Managing Editor March 16, 2016

Every day, I turn on my television, and the first image that pops up on the screen is the race for the White House. Ever since last year, the amount of coverage this election season has been getting has...

OP/ED: Harper Lees Contributions Go Far Beyond Her Literary Accomplishments

OP/ED: Harper Lee’s Contributions Go Far Beyond Her Literary Accomplishments

Hellena Rodriguez, Impact Contributor February 22, 2016

Close your eyes, and think long and hard. How many of your favorite authors are still living? Step into any literature course taught countrywide and tell me, how many living authors are studied? The...

OP/ED: #Formation Is In Order

OP/ED: #Formation Is In Order

Ihsani Jackson, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

Beyonce is the only woman I know of that can wear cut out booty shorts in her ***Flawless music video one day and then perform for the President the next. She has done a crazy job at mastering both sides...

OP/ED: Hollywood, You Have a Diversity Problem

OP/ED: Hollywood, You Have a Diversity Problem

Naomi Osuji, Managing Editor January 30, 2016

At the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards last September, actress Viola Davis made a significant statement during her acceptance speech: “The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else...

OP/ED: Janet Cookes Scandal- 35 Years Later

OP/ED: Janet Cooke’s Scandal- 35 Years Later

Shantal Marshall, Staff Writer November 12, 2015

This past October marked the 35th anniversary of journalist Janet Cooke's story "Jimmy's World," which won a Pulitzer Prize. Days later, The Washington Post was forced to give back the award because the...

OP/ED: At Risk - The Uninsured in America

OP/ED: At Risk – The Uninsured in America

Miguel Gonzalez, Staff Writter November 2, 2015

Everyday more and more Americans become uninsured due to financial problems, holding them to receive the medical attention that can potentially safe their lives. Sounds a bit scary to believe but nonetheless...

OP/ED: Sexual Abstinence For A New Generation

OP/ED: Sexual Abstinence For A New Generation

Miguel Gonzalez, Staff Writer November 1, 2015

The health and well-being of our nation's young people should be the highest priority for society. Sexual abstinence is the act of refraining from all aspects involving sexual activity with another individual.Sexual...

OP/ED: Take Action Against Domestic Violence

OP/ED: Take Action Against Domestic Violence

Kayla Simas, Staff Writer October 31, 2015

Ever since Johnny Manziel announced he was entering the 2014 NFL draft, he’s made major media headlines. Whether it was for his countless of partying, rehab, or to the way he plays on the field, the...

OP/ED: Students Need To Accept Responsibility For Event Cancellation

Tiffany Cordero, Impact Staff October 11, 2015

It is Hispanic Heritage month and Mercy College is truly celebrating. Now whether students are attending is another story. The college, which has been known through its history for helping provide...

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